When you first start A Plague Tale: Requiem, you have a sling to take down enemies but you can also get a crossbow. This is a great weapon since once it has been fully upgraded, you can retrieve bolts from dead enemies. So you get an endless supply of crossbow bolts. The weapon is also very effective against regular enemies. In this A Plague Tale: Requiem guide, we go over how you can the crossbow and crossbow bolts.
Getting The Crossbow In A Plague Tale: Requiem
The Crossbow is connected to the main storyline in A Plague Tale: Requiem. You cannot miss it. All you need to do is progress the game until you get to chapter 5. You will get the weapon in chapter 5.
Crossbow bolts can be found in the environment as you progress through the game. You can find them in planks and wooden boxes. You will not find these often and they cannot be crafted that is why we recommend upgrading the crossbow to the max and getting the reinforced arrows upgrade which allows Amecia to collect bolts that have been shot from dead bodies.
This is how you can upgrade the crossbow and get crossbow bolts in A Plague Tale: Requiem. If you are interested in learning more then you can check out our beginner’s guide for some useful tips and tricks.