Unlike other [[crossbows]], the hand crossbow is a double one-handed item. The item graphic shows two small crossbows together; there are no single hand crossbows, so it's not possible to use one This means Hand Crossbows may be wielded in combination with a shield or melee weaponquiver if the player so chooses, but it is likely the best DPS output will come from dual wielding these items. hand Hand crossbows have the fastest firing rate of any [[ranged weapon]] in the game, but they do less damage than other [[bows]] or crossbows to compensate.