It's easy to master, and it's entirely possible to train a large number of soldiers to use crossbows in a short time.
In fact, as long as enough crossbows are manufactured, it's feasible to equip each person with a crossbow!
Secondly, crossbows can fire continuously, forming a dense stream of fire in a short time!
Since the effective range of a crossbow arrow is usually between fifty to one hundred meters.
It's more suitable for defensive and ambush operations.
Then, the crossbow relies on mechanical energy to launch the arrows.
The arrows are usually shorter and thicker, capable of producing great penetration at close range.
Though as the range increases, the penetration power gradually decreases.
But for penetrating ordinary leather armor and some light armor, it's more than sufficient!
Lastly, there's the accuracy of the crossbow.
The manufactured crossbows can have a fixed launching device and aiming system.
To a large extent, it can assist in aiming!
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