Bessy Mauler
| Bessy Mauler | |
|---|---|
| Creators | The Observer |
| Information | |
| Item Type | Weapon |
| Slot | Primary |
| Weapon Class | 2H (Heavy) |
| Class Type | Ranged |
| Price | 320 |
| Has Special Effect? | No |
| Is Unique? | Yes |
| Stack Limit | 1 |
| Version Added | 0.2.8 |
| Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | 5 | Armor Penetration | 45 |
| Evasion | -15 | Ward | - |
| Accuracy | 10 | Critical Chance | -10 |
| Focus | -5 | Initiative | - |
| Damage & Resistances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Damage Category | PHYSICAL | |
| Damage | Type | Resistances |
| 40 | Penetrating | - |
| 5 | Crushing | - |
| “ | It's a bessy mauler. They were made back in the days when lupines were better friends with minotaurs... or at least, the best ones were made then. We've tried to copy their engineering ever since, make our own, and while they've turned out better than what we'd manage by ourselves they still don't match up to the originals designed by the bowyers of Khor'minos. Their womenfolk have the best minds for these things.
It was designed by minotaurs? No wonder it's so massive. The originals they were based off were even bigger. Here, let me have a hold. Bessy maulers were scaled down so that lupines could actually use them. Even then, they were an ass to hold steady, but absolutely amazing when they did manage to hit anything. |
” |
—Conversation between Garret and the Champion | ||
Appearance
This model of crossbow has been the stuff of legends amongst lupine mercenaries for centuries. Originally adapted from those wielded by Khor'minos' shock troops, the average lupine, lacking a minotaur's raw strength, found the weapon impossible to set barehanded. They thus resorted to using a specialised lever known as a ramsfoot to span its deadly draw, which eventually became part of the crossbow proper.
Once loosed, the immense, forearm-length bolts reputedly punch through everything — armor, walls, people, trees, palisades, what have you; it's been a point of argument amongst some enthusiasts about whether the mauler can be properly classified as a siege weapon or not.
Acquisition
Found within the Footlockers in Fort Marrok during the events of Shades of the Past.
Quest Related
Kalysea's Offerings
The Bessy Mauler is one of the unique items that can be gifted to Kalysea.
Used By
Currently not used by any character.
Trivia
- There is a brief community reference during the events of The Ring of Fate if the Champion has lost to the Tomb Raiders, and their name is Mag or has the Bessy Mauler equipped.