Derringer Crossbow (3.5e Equipment)

Derringer crossbows resemble hand crossbows for their small size and weight, and pack an extreme punch for their small size. This power comes at a price, for the simple mechanics are made of cheap wood and iron, and the stress of firing the crossbow breaks it in the process. Derringer crossbows are designed only to fire a single powerful shot before needing to be repaired, and loading a derringer crossbow is a full round action. Once loaded, it cannot be unloaded.

Due to its fragile design, opponents get a +2 on Sunder checks against it to destroy it. In addition there is little point to enhancing the crossbow itself. The bolts may still be worth enhancing. You can fire a derringer crossbow one handed with no penalty.

Derringer crossbows count as hand crossbows, and share proficiency and any feats which apply (such as Weapon Focus (hand crossbow)).

You gain a +2 bonus on Sleight of Hand checks made to conceal a derringer crossbow on your body.