Gabett's Hand Crossbows
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #145 of 247 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Gabett's Hand Crossbows V2 is out!
Update: Optional file added: Sheathe your hand crossbows on your hips!
Welcome, fellow hand crossbow enthusiasts! I'm excited to present to you Gabett's Hand Crossbows V2, an overhaul and expansion of the originally published mod. Get ready to discover brand new varieties of hand crossbows across all three acts, ranging from Uncommon to Legendary! Some can be found at different vendors, but for others, you might need to put in a little more legwork.
What's new:
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[]12 brand new hand crossbows: Tribute, Tinkertop Bolt Blaster 1000, Ne'er Misser Deluxe and Ultradeluxe, Arcane Blaster, Soulthief, Twinshot Hand Crossbow, Stingtail, Phasestrike, Charming, Wise, and Intelligent Hand Crossbows
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]Different rarities: both new and existing crossbows have been categorized into different rarities[]All across the realm: crossbows now turn up at different places across all three acts, with rarer crossbows only appearing later in the story
What got updated:
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[]The Right Tool for the Job: expanded elemental options and elemental effects
[]Bolt of Some Trades: adjusted damage die
[]Rarity retroactively applied, various price adjustments
Custom weapon skills are considered ranged weapon attacks and work with sneak attacks.
Where to get them
If you don't see the new items in a trader's inventory, long rest and check again!
Most crossbows will be sold by various traders. Rarer weapons will only appear in later acts.
Act 1 traders:
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[]Arron
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]DammonAct 2 traders:
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[]Dammon
[]Lann Tarv
Act 3 traders:
- []Dammon
- Helsik
However, some of the crossbows won't be found on store shelves. They have been left in some thematically appropriate places all across the acts. Sweep the map to discover them, or simply look at the spoilers below. :)
Stingtail:
Phasestrike:
Arcane Blaster:
Soulthief:
Tinkertop Bolt Blaster 1000: Given by Barcus Wroot as an additional reward for freeing Wulbren in
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[]Dammon
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[]Arron
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[]The Right Tool for the Job: expanded elemental options and elemental effects
Gabett's Hand Crossbows adds a collection of hand crossbows to Skyrim, designed for dual-wielding ranged combat. With over 1,000 endorsements and 62,000 downloads, it's a popular equipment mod for players seeking new weapon options. Last updated in October 2023, it offers a straightforward addition to the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,076 endorsements and 62k downloads
- Perfect for stealth or spellsword builds that want to dual-wield ranged weapons
- Simple concept executed well—just adds hand crossbows, no bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches
- Only adds hand crossbows—if you wanted new animations or perks, this isn't it
For Skyrim players who want to live out their dual-wielding ranged fantasy, especially stealth archers or spellswords looking for a sidearm. Skip if you're after major gameplay overhauls—this is a focused weapon pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily
- Check if the mod requires a specific Skyrim version (SE/AE) and ensure compatibility with your game
- Test dual-wielding in combat to see how the hand crossbows perform with your build
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Gabett
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 62,225
- Endorsements
- 1,076
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 9/13/2023
- Updated
- 10/4/2023
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