Crossbow

Crossbow (クロスボウ Kurosubō) is a Gunner weapon that combines the mobility of Light Bowgun, the power of Heavy Bowgun, and some of elements of Bow. Crossbows use a type of ammunition called "bolts". There are many different types of bolts, each one having its own special trait.

Advantages

 * Crossbow users can rely on either raw or elemental damage.
 * Being able to aim allows you to hit more difficult to reach weak points on a monster.
 * Excellent mobility when drawn.
 * Different bolt types allow for unique strategizing.
 * Noticeably less deviation and recoil than either Bowgun types.

Disadvantages

 * Finite ammo.
 * You have to reload after each shot.
 * Reloading takes a while if you don't have the appropriate skill(s).
 * Crossbows cannot be modified like Bowguns can.
 * Cannot be used to guard.

Sheathed

 * Triangle or Y while stationary = Draw
 * Triangle or Y while moving = Crossbow Strike
 * Triangle and Circle or Y and B while holding R = Instant Draw

Unsheathed

 * Triangle or Y = Shoot
 * Circle or B = Crossbow Strike
 * Hold L = Change Bolt Type
 * R = Reload

Bolt Types

 * Normal Bolt: The standard bolt type. Has no added characteristics and simply inflicts raw damage.
 * Heavy Bolt: This bolt is capable of stunning monsters if it hits the head enough.
 * Pierce Bolt: This bolt pierces through a monster's body, dealing multiple hits.
 * Split Bolt: This bolt splits apart in midair when fired, dealing multiple hits across a monster's body.
 * Blade Bolt: This bolt deals cutting damage to a monster upon impact. Can be used to cut off a monster's tail if possible.
 * Flame Bolt: A bolt that inflicts Fire Element damage.
 * Splash Bolt: A bolt that inflicts Water Element damage.
 * Spark Bolt: A bolt that inflicts Thunder Element damage.
 * Freeze Bolt: A bolt that inflicts Ice Element damage.
 * Drake Bolt: A bolt that inflicts Dragon Element damage.
 * Toxic Bolt: This bolt is capable of poisoning monsters.
 * Neuro Bolt: This bolt is capable of paralyzing monsters.
 * Snooze Bolt: This bolt is capable of putting monsters to sleep.
 * Bomb Bolt: This bolt attaches itself to the monster's body and explodes after a few seconds.
 * Whistling Bolt: This bolt produces a loud whistling sound as it flies through the air, replicating the effects of a Sonic Bomb.
 * Health Bolt: This bolt restores a moderate amount of Health to an ally upon impact.
 * Attack Bolt: This bolt slightly increases an ally's Attack upon impact.
 * Defense Bolt: This bolt slightly increases an ally's Defense upon impact.
 * Affinity Bolt: This bolt slightly increases an ally's Affinity upon impact.