The Hellfire Engine Crossbow is a Very Rare Two-Handed +2 Heavy Crossbow found in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Trundling, mashing, mincing, crushing, grinding, blasting, biting! Hear their peeling thunder, their roaring flames, their clicking, whirring, metallic melody, and know that the hellfire engines of Avernus are on the move!' - Edict in Elturel

Weapons are a type of equipment that can be used to deal Melee or Ranged damage. Users that are proficient with weapons will gain access to additional abilities. They can be One-Handed, Two-Handed, or Versatile (either One or Two-Handed).

Where to Find the Hellfire Engine Crossbow

You can find the Hellfire Engine Crossbow in the following locations:

  • You can craft this by combining the Watcher Crossbow Blueprint, Targeting Module, and Steel Watcher Arm at the Steel Watch Foundry, specifically at the table in the Security Office.

Hellfire Engine Crossbow Abilities

  • Piercing Shot - Shoot an enemy for +2 piercing damage with the chance to inflict Gaping Wounds (does not affect Undead/Constructs)
  • Brace (Ranged) - Spends 6m/20ft of Movement, and for the rest of your turn, ranged damage is rolled twice, and the highest result is used.
  • Lightning Arrow - Cast as a level 4 spell (recharges on a Long Rest)
  • Reposition Malefactor - Pulls the creature 9 m / 30 ft closer to you if it fails a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw.