Mano a Mano:Archery

Archery and Marksmanship

Keeping a Bow Drawn

The strength and concentration required to keep a bow drawn prevents a character from performing any other actions until the bow is fired. (A character can perform other actions while holding a crossbow, just like a loaded firearm.)

Drawing a Crossbow

Drawing a crossbow without a lever or crank is the same as drawing other bows. A simple lever can replace one powerful action with two quick actions. A crank requires an extra turn for each extra point of power it gives. For example a crank that takes 5 turns can allow you to draw a crossbow that requires 5 more power than a character has.