Hand Crossbows - Revision history

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 The hand crossbow is a class-specific item that can only be used by the [[Demon Hunter]].
-Unlike other [[crossbows]], the hand crossbow is a one-handed item. This means Hand Crossbows may be wielded in combination with a shield or quiver if the player so chooses, but it is likely the best DPS output will come from dual wielding these items.  Hand crossbows have the fastest firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but they do less damage than other [[bows]] or crossbows to compensate.
+Unlike the normal two-handed [[crossbow]], the hand crossbow is a one-handed item which the Demon Hunter can dual wield, or equip with a [[shield]] or [[quiver]]. Hand crossbows have the fastest inherent firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but slightly lower damage per shot in compensation.
-==Hand Crossbows==
+Many Demon Hunters prefer hand xbows due to their faster firing rate. Shooting more quickly allows for more damage output in a short time, and also means that [[Hatred Generator]] skills will restore more resource in the same amount of time.
-<item type="list">Hand Crossbow</item>
+That said, not all Demon Hunter builds desire [[IAS]]. Some play styles rely on big hitting attacks with a heavy [[Hatred]] cost, and pay for them with Hatred regen or other means of resource regeneration other than Hatred generating skills.
-==Dual Wield Only?==
+==Legendary Hand Crossbows==
-[[File:Pistol-xbow-mockup.jpg|frame|Just pretend he's a Demon Hunter.]]
+There are a variety of legendary and set versions of Hand Crossbows, all of which can be viable for the [[end game]] since [[D3v2]] and [[RoS]] introduced item scaling so all gear scales up to the level of the character who finds the item (assuming monsters in the game are around that character's level). Thus Demon Hunters tend to use whichever bow, xbow, or hand xbow the yfind with the best damage, the best stats, and especially the best [[legendary affix]].
-At Blizzcon 2010, hand xbows could <u>only</u> be dual wielded. The bows came in a pair, and looked something like you see in the paperdoll mock-up to the right. A Demon Hunter could only equip both at once, or neither; it was not possible to equip just one hand xbow with a one-handed a weapon or a shield.
 This was thought to be a balance issue; the hand xbow was the fastest firing ranged weapon in the game, but as a trade off they had to be used two at a time, trading defense for offense. This may not be the case in the final game though, as [[Bashiok]] explained while answering some forum questions in November 2010. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-pistol-crossbow-changes/]
-::''[Can the Demon Hunter use] two separate and unique one hand crossbows w/ different stats on them?''
+<blue>
-::'''Bashiok: '''Yes, that is in. A lot of work is being done right now on demon hunter weapons so some things are still up in the air, but dual-wielding one handed crossbows in each hand, each with their own unique enchants and gems, etc. is now in the game.
-::''So, one could now wield a one-handed crossbow in one hand, and a shield in the other?''
+<font color="#FFFFFF">I do wonder what other classes will be able to use 1 handed crossbows.</font><br>
-::'''Bashiok: '''Potentially, but some things are still up in the air
+Bashiok: No other class is planned to use one-handed crossbows. It’s a demon hunter thing. There are two handed crossbows that the witch doctor and wizard can use.</blue>
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 The Demon Hunter makes extensive use of dual hand crossbows in her introductory cinematic, devastating a horde of demons with the weapons.
-[[File:Dh-cinematic4.jpg|center|thumb|500px|Demon Hunter using both xbows at once with multishot, in her cinematic.]]
+<youtube>oK2TIPe2nIE</youtube>

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 ==Hand Crossbows==
-{{Initiate's Hand Crossbow}}
-{{Simple Hand Crossbow}}
+<item type="list">Hand Crossbow</item>
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-[[category:Demon Hunter]]
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−	~~{{Template~~:Items ~~navbox}}~~	+	[[category:Demon Hunter]]
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 Unlike other [[crossbows]], the hand crossbow is a double item. The item graphic shows two small crossbows together; there are no single hand crossbows, so it's not possible to use one with a shield or melee weapon.  hand crossbows have the fastest firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but they do less damage than other [[bows]] or crossbows to compensate.
-==Hand Crossbow==
+==Hand Crossbows==
 ===Normal===
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	Unlike other [[crossbows]], the hand crossbow is a double item. The item graphic shows two small crossbows together; there are no single hand crossbows, so it's not possible to use one with a shield or melee weapon. hand crossbows have the fastest firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but they do less damage than other [[bows]] or crossbows to compensate.		Unlike other [[crossbows]], the hand crossbow is a double item. The item graphic shows two small crossbows together; there are no single hand crossbows, so it's not possible to use one with a shield or melee weapon. hand crossbows have the fastest firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but they do less damage than other [[bows]] or crossbows to compensate.
		+
		+	==Hand Crossbow==
		+	===Normal===
		+	{\| width="100%"
		+	! style="width:64px"\|
		+	! Name
		+	! Properties
		+	! Rq Lvl
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowInitiate'sHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Initiate's Hand Crossbow'''
		+	\| 3.0–4.2 Damage Per Second<br>(2–3) to (3–4) Damage<br>1.20 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|-}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSimpleHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Simple Hand Crossbow'''
		+	\| 4.5 Damage Per Second<br>1 to 4 Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|-}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowLightHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Light Hand Crossbow'''
		+	\| 5.4–9.0 Damage Per Second<br>(1–2) to (5–8) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|-}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Stake Thrower'''
		+	\| 9.0–13.5 Damage Per Second<br>(2–3) to (8–12) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|-}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Hand Crossbow'''
		+	\| 11.7–17.1 Damage Per Second<br>(2–3) to (11–16) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|5}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSlinglock.png]]
		+	\| '''Slinglock'''
		+	\| 14.4–21.6 Damage Per Second<br>(2–4) to (14–20) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|9}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowQuillshot.png]]
		+	\| '''Quillshot'''
		+	\| 18.9–26.1 Damage Per Second<br>(3–5) to (18–24) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|13}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowNailSpitter.png]]
		+	\| '''Nail Spitter'''
		+	\| 19.8–28.8 Damage Per Second<br>(2–5) to (20–27) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|17}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHeavyStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Heavy Stake Thrower'''
		+	\| 23.4–34.2 Damage Per Second<br>(2–6) to (24–32) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|21}}
		+	\|}
		+
		+
		+	===Nightmare===
		+	{\| width="100%"
		+	! style="width:64px"\|
		+	! Name
		+	! Properties
		+	! Rq Lvl
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSimpleHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Sling Pistol'''
		+	\| 25.2–38.7 Damage Per Second<br>(2–7) to (26–36) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|27}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowLightHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Crosslock'''
		+	\| 31.5–45.0 Damage Per Second<br>(3–8) to (32–42) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|30}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Siege Lock'''
		+	\| 36.0–49.5 Damage Per Second<br>(4–9) to (36–46) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|32}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Arcus'''
		+	\| 45.0–58.5 Damage Per Second<br>(5–10) to (45–55) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|36}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSlinglock.png]]
		+	\| '''Cranequin'''
		+	\| 48.6–64.8 Damage Per Second<br>(5–11) to (49–61) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|38}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowQuillshot.png]]
		+	\| '''Spine Thrower'''
		+	\| 59.4–75.6 Damage Per Second<br>(7–13) to (59–71) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|41}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowNailSpitter.png]]
		+	\| '''Heavy Arcus'''
		+	\| 66.6–82.8 Damage Per Second<br>(8–14) to (66–78) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|43}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHeavyStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Bolt Rack'''
		+	\| 79.2–95.4 Damage Per Second<br>(10–16) to (78–90) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|45}}
		+	\|}
		+
		+
		+	===Hell===
		+	{\| width="100%"
		+	! style="width:64px"\|
		+	! Name
		+	! Properties
		+	! Rq Lvl
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSimpleHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Runic Sling Pistol'''
		+	\| 92.7–111.6 Damage Per Second<br>(12–19) to (91–105) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|50}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowLightHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Splinter Shot'''
		+	\| 103.5–122.4 Damage Per Second<br>(14–21) to (101–115) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|52}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Windlash'''
		+	\| 116.1–135.0 Damage Per Second<br>(16–23) to (113–127) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|54}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHandCrossbow.png]]
		+	\| '''Blade Spitter'''
		+	\| 126.9–148.5 Damage Per Second<br>(17–25) to (124–140) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|56}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowSlinglock.png]]
		+	\| '''Heavy Cranequin'''
		+	\| 143.1–164.7 Damage Per Second<br>(20–28) to (139–155) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|58}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowQuillshot.png]]
		+	\| '''Runic Arcus'''
		+	\| 150.3–171.9 Damage Per Second<br>(21–29) to (146–162) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|60}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowNailSpitter.png]]
		+	\| '''Impellor'''
		+	\| 160.2–181.8 Damage Per Second<br>(23–31) to (155–171) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|60}}
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:ItemHXbowHeavyStakeThrower.png]]
		+	\| '''Exorcist'''
		+	\| 168.3–189.9 Damage Per Second<br>(24–32) to (163–179) Damage<br>1.80 Attacks Per Second
		+	\| {{center\|60}}
		+	\|}