Crossbow Expert

Thanks to extensive practice with the crossbow, you gain the following benefits:

Benefits

• Ignore Loading: You ignore the loading property of crossbows with which you are proficient.
• No Disadvantage in Melee: Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls.
• Bonus Attack: When you use the Attack action and attack with a one-handed weapon, you can use a bonus action to attack with a hand crossbow you are holding.

Analysis

Crossbow Expert is one of the strongest weapon feats in the game. It allows hand crossbow builds to make a bonus action attack, effectively gaining an extra attack. The removal of disadvantage in melee is valuable for all ranged attackers, and ignoring the loading property is essential for any crossbow build.

Best For

• Fighters: Extra attacks with Action Surge and multiple attacks
• Rogues: Additional chance to land Sneak Attack
• Rangers: Consistent ranged damage
• Any ranged build: The melee benefit alone is worthwhile