| "The new "it weapon" for all you zombie slayers" In-game description
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The Compound Crossbow is a weapon obtained in the The Following expansion for Dying Light. Crane is given an inferior version of this weapon by The Faceless after assisting the survivors in the Countryside; the Compound Crossbow upgrade is received when he has further gained their trust.
Overview[]
The crossbow is a fairly powerful weapon in normal mode, especially devastating if the player aims for the head of the enemy. Regular Bolts are simple to craft, requiring only 1 nail and 1 plastic, and produce 15 per action. Other ammunition requires additional materials such as chemicals, aerosols, and herbs though they may offer more powerful or useful effects. The ability to craft ammunition in and of itself is a useful ability in case the player runs out of bullets in a firefight.
Its main weakness is that it only has capacity for one bolt at a time and its slow reload animation, making it a poor weapon to use in close quarters, against large hordes, or against enemies with the ability to dodge attacks.
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12 February 2016
30 January 2015
Blueprint[]
| Blueprint | Requirement | Effects/Usage |
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| Compound Crossbow |
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Creates a brand new Compound Crossbow in case the player loses their previous one |
Trivia[]
- The compound crossbow was originally found in a train car in review copies of The Following. The original owner is found clutching the weapon while being surrounded by infected corpses with bolts sticking out of him.
- In real life, crossbows are a ranged weapon which uses an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly, mounted horizontally on a main frame, which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long firearm. It is a famous weapon more commonly known from the Middle Ages.
See also[]
- Upgraded Crossbow - A superior crossbow
- Gust of Wind - a craftable crossbow only available with the Shu Warrior Bundle.