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Bladed crossbow

(Magic Item Compendium, page 47)

Price (Item Level): 4,660 gp (9th)
Body Slot: — (held)
Caster Level: 11th
Aura: Moderate; (DC 20) evocation
Activation:
Weight: 12 lb.

The front of this heavy crossbow is fitted with a pair of curved, sharp blades. The gap between them is perfectly positioned to allow the unhindered passage of a crossbow bolt.

This crossbow has an exceptionally strong stock, which is shaped so that you can grip and swing it as a melee weapon. You can use a bladed crossbow as either a +1 heavy crossbow for ranged attacks, or as a +1 battleaxe for melee attacks.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, blade barrier.
Cost to Create: 2,000 gp (plus 660 gp for base item), 160 XP, 4 days.