Originally Posted by RagnarokCzD
Originally Posted by Solarian
Now why would you chose to use a short bow instead of a longbow then?
Shortbow is starting equipment ...
Yes, it is weaker ... it is supposed to be weaker, so your gear can get better easily.

Better question is when you compare Longbow (1d8) and Heavy Crossbow (1d10) ...
Since neither of those is starting equipment ... and just the fact that one is better in every aspect (there is no Loading property in BG-3) kinda excludes means for the other to exist.

Same comparsion is for Shortbow (1d6) and Light Crossbow (1d8) ...
Why even bother with Shortbow, when Light Crossbow have same proficiency requirements and do all things exactly the same ... only up to two points stronger? laugh

Yeah thats a problem right there. The only difference right now is the 'Hamstring Shot' vs 'Piercing Shot', and I'd say the latter is much more tempting for use in the game where almost all of the fights are about the highest damage.