Crossbow (Dawnguard weapon)

The Crossbow is an archery weapon found in.

This weapon is primarily used by the Dawnguard, an ancient order of vampire hunters.

Usage
The crossbow is a powerful weapon, and faster reload than most bows. All crossbows have 50% stagger chance, 100% if deep impact is unlocked. Crossbows also make much more sound than bows when firing. For this reason, the crossbow is not suited to be used in conjunction with Sneak. If done with the correct stealth and aim,a crossbow can kill a giant in 3 bolts. With Legendary improvements and the correct enchantments Dragons can be killed in a few shots.

Acquisition
During the quest "Dawnguard", Durak, an Orc Vampire Hunter, is outside Fort Dawnguard practicing with his crossbow. When asked about the weapon, he will give the Dragonborn one, along with 45 steel bolts. If Durak is not conversed with, then at the end of the quest, Isran will reward the Dragonborn with a normal crossbow and 45 steel bolts. If the Dragonborn chooses the Vampire pathway, a crossbow will be lootable from one of the Dawnguard.

Fixed locations
Several can be found in Fort Dawnguard:


 * Lobby, atop a crate.
 * Rooftops, on a table.

Smithing
A crossbow can only be created after the quest A New Order and asking Sorine Jurard how to create them, at which point both a crossbow and steel bolts will be available for smithing. It may be smithed with the steel smithing perk and can only be crafted at the forge in Fort Dawnguard with the following components:


 * 1 x Firewood
 * 1 x Steel Ingot

It can be upgraded with a steel ingot at a grindstone and benefits from the steel smithing perk which doubles the improvement.

Variants

 * Enhanced Crossbow

Appearances


Crossbow (Dawnguard)