In this guide, you will learn how to find and get Hand Crossbows while playing Baldur’s Gate 3.
How to Get Hand Crossbows in Baldur’s Gate 3
Hand Crossbows are one of the best ways to attack enemies from a distance. They are one-handed which makes them function differently from bows and arrows. There are 6 Hand Crossbows in the game to choose from.
Hand Crossbow

- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing
- Location: Found by looting bodies around the beach.
Firestoker
- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing (also deals 1d4 damage to burning enemies).
- Location: Found in Grymforge in a chest on the upper level.
Hand Crossbow + 1

- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing (also deals 1d4 damage to burning enemies).
- Location: Found in Grymforge in a chest on the upper level.
Ne’er Misser

- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing, Weapon Enchantment + 1, Magic Missile
- Location: Purchase from Roah Moonglow at Moonrise Towers in Act 2 for 589 Gold.
Hand Crossbow + 2

- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing, Weapon Enchantment + 2
- Location: In a Strongbox at Lady Jannath’s Estate in Act 3. Must have lockpicking to loot.
Hellfire Hand Crossbow

- Stats: 1d6 + Piercing, Weapon Enchantment + 2, Scorching Ray Shot
- Location: Dropped by Yurgir in Act 2 at Shar’s Temple.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larion Studios and released in 2023 for PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.