The Ruby Crossbow is a masterwork ranged weapon combining dwarven engineering with magical ruby enchantments. It represents the pinnacle of crossbow technology.

• Tier: 6
• Damage: 6 (1d6+6 base)
• Speed: 1.1x (Slower than normal)
• Accuracy: 1.6x (High accuracy)
• Required Strength: 20
• Range: 7 tiles

The Ruby Crossbow is a heavy crossbow with a ruby-embedded mechanism that enhances its power and accuracy. Its bolts hit with devastating force, making it one of the most damaging ranged weapons in the game. However, its weight and slow reload time require careful positioning.

• Projectile: Bolts (uses \[\[\1:bolt_item|Bolts]] as ammunition)
• Attack Range: 7 tiles
• Damage Type: Physical (piercing)
• Upgradeable: Can be upgraded with \[\[\1:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
• Enchantments: Compatible with \[\[\1:enchantments|weapon enchantments]]

• High Accuracy: 1.6x accuracy multiplier makes it very reliable
• High Damage: Tier 6 damage output
• Slow Reload: 1.1x delay between shots

• Excellent for sniping high-value targets from a distance
• High accuracy makes it reliable even at max range
• Slow fire rate means positioning is critical
• Best used by characters with high strength (20+)
• Synergizes well with \[\[\1:ring_of_accuracy_item|Ring of Accuracy]]

• Rarely found in shops on later floors
• Can be found in treasure rooms
• Occasionally dropped by ranged enemies

• Java Class: RubyCrossbow.java
• Parent Class: Crossbow.java
• Registration: ItemFactory.java

• \[\[\1:ranged_weapon|Ranged Weapons]]
• \[\[\1:crossbow_item|Crossbow]]
• \[\[\1:composite_crossbow_item|Composite Crossbow]]
• \[\[\1:bolt_item|Bolts]]