The Enhanced variety ignores 50% of enemy armor.Ĭrossbows are loud, and can alert enemies at close range, making close-up assassinations difficult if surrounded.Ĭrossbows reload slower than most bows (even though game-data, speed of 1, suggests crossbows are faster, the reload speed uses different formulae).

If combined with the Power Shot Perk, it will stagger 75% of the time.

Walking speed is not affected while the crossbow is readied.Ĭrossbows fire projectiles at a higher velocity than most bows, making them better for hitting moving targets.Īmmunition varieties also include exploding bolts in each of the 3 elements.Ĭrossbows are more powerful than most bows, with the regular crossbow having the same base damage as a Daedric Bow.Ĭrossbows have a built-in 50% chance to stagger opponents. I keep trying to 'draw' them like a bow with the other button because I've used bows so long, and wind up making a bunch of noise and giving my location away though. They're the best thing since whoopidedodaday. Which do you prefer? Since getting the DLCs, I'm loving the Xbows.

Skyrim crossbow materials