Loading is a weapon property in Baldur’s Gate 3, which means you need to reload the weapon to use it after it has been fired once. This category involves all classes of Crossbows in the game which includes Hand, Heavy, and Light ones. The following are some of the best crossbows falling under the Loading weapons category.
1. Hand Crossbow +1
This rare Hand Crossbow can be purchased from the merchants Roah Moonglow (Goblin Camp) and Dammon (Emerald Grove) during Act 1. This loading weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3 deals 2~7 piercing damage to enemies within a range of 15m and has the following weapon properties.
- +1 Weapon Enchantment.
- Light Weapon.
- Piercing Shot: Inflicts Gaping Wounds on the enemies.
- Mobile Shot: Allows you to make a ranged attack while moving.
- Sale Value: 65 gold.
2. Firestoker
To get your hands on this uncommon weapon, you must visit Grymforge. There, it can be found resting inside a chest at the coordinates (X: -580, Y: 380). Firestoker hand crossbow with a range of 15m can inflict 1~6 Piercing damage to opponents and has the following weapon properties.
- Burned Alive: You deal an additional 1~4 piercing damage to the burning enemies.
- Light Weapon.
- Piercing Shot: Inflicts Gaping Wounds on the enemies.
- Mobile Shot: Allows you to make a ranged attack while moving.
- Sale Value: 100 gold.
- Requires Martial Proficiency to be wielded.
3. Githyanki Crossbow
This two-handed crossbow can be obtained by killing and looting a Githyanki patrol in the Mountain Pass area near the Risen Road or by killing Githyanki warriors inside Creche Y’llek. Githyanki Crossbow deals 2~11 piercing damage to enemies within an 18m range and has the following weapon properties.
- +1 weapon Enchantment.
- Heavy Weapon.
- Piercing Shot: Inflicts Gaping Wounds on the enemies.
- Brace: At the cost of 6m movement speed, you gain the ability to roll your damage dice twice and select the highest number.
- Sale Value: 130 gold.
4. Giantbreaker
Giantbreaker is another two-handed rare crossbow that you can purchase from Merchant Brem inside Zhentarim Hideout. However, he won’t sell it to you unless you help him in finding the Missing Shipment to increase his inventory. This crossbow can deal 3~12 piercing damage to enemies with a range of 18m and has the following weapon properties.
- +1 Weapon Enchantment.
- Heavy Weapon.
- Heavy Hitter: Any attack will send the enemy Reeling for the next two turns.
- Piercing Shot: Inflicts Gaping Wounds on the enemies.
- Brace: At the cost of 6m movement speed, you gain the ability to roll your damage dice twice and select the highest number.
- Sale Value: 380 gold.
5. Light Crossbow +1
Light Crossbow +1 can be obtained from a chest inside the Grymforge at the coordinates (X: -660, Y: 410). You can also purchase it from the merchants Dammon in Druid Grove and Roah Moonglow in Goblin Camp. It deals 6~13 piercing damage to enemies present in a range of 18m and has the following weapon properties.
- +1 weapon Enchantment.
- Light Weapon.
- Piercing Shot: Inflicts Gaping Wounds on the enemies.
- Sale Value: 40 gold.
