Not a Malvadere DR Arena Run but an example of hand crossbows on the rogues...

[Gizmo]

You concentrate intently, focusing all your energies.
With great haste, you let loose a volley of shots against The Krolvin Captain!
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your crimson hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +422 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +45 = +193
... and hit for 29 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left arm.
Strands of red energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the crimson hand crossbow!
The bolt breaks into tiny fragments.
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your cobalt hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +422 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +79 = +227
... and hit for 33 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.

** Your crimson hand crossbow surges with power as deep sanguine radiance coalesces around it! **

... 15 points of damage!
Superheated arc of plasma traces blackened path across the Krolvin Captain's belly!
Strands of blue energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the cobalt hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in The Krolvin Captain's right leg!
You feel as if your crimson hand crossbow is guiding your offhand's strike!
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your crimson hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +422 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +88 = +236
... and hit for 40 points of damage!
Strike to the chest breaks a rib!
Strands of red energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the crimson hand crossbow!
The bolt breaks into tiny fragments.
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your cobalt hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +422 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +70 = +218
... and hit for 32 points of damage!
Awkward slash to the Krolvin Captain's stomach!
Everyone needs another belly button.

** Your crimson hand crossbow surges with power as deep sanguine radiance coalesces around it! **

... 10 points of damage!
The Krolvin Captain's hand is encased in shimmering blue flames!
Strands of blue energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the cobalt hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in The Krolvin Captain's abdomen!
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your crimson hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +422 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +19 = +167
... and hit for 22 points of damage!
Thrust glances off the Krolvin Captain's knee without a lot of effect.

** Necrotic energy from your crimson hand crossbow overflows into you! **

You feel energized!
Strands of red energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the crimson hand crossbow!
The crimson hand crossbow glows slightly as it unleashes a wave of red energy!
** Tendrils of black and red energy lash out from your crimson hand crossbow hitting The Krolvin Captain's head! **

... 10 points of damage!
Hearty smack to the head.
The bolt breaks into tiny fragments.
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your cobalt hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +556 vs DS: +412 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +28 = +191
... and hit for 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the back.

** Your crimson hand crossbow surges with power as deep sanguine radiance coalesces around it! **

... 5 points of damage!
Searing strike to back causes the Krolvin Captain to grunt in pain.
You feel the unnatural surge of necrotic power wane away.
Strands of blue energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the cobalt hand crossbow!
The cobalt hand crossbow glows slightly as it unleashes a wave of blue energy!
** Tendrils of black and blue energy lash out from your cobalt hand crossbow hitting The Krolvin Captain's chest! **

... 20 points of damage!
Whoosh! Several ribs driven into lungs.
The bolt sticks in The Krolvin Captain's back!
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your crimson hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +401 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +18 = +187
... and hit for 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.

** Your crimson hand crossbow surges with power as deep sanguine radiance coalesces around it! **

... 1 point of damage!
Stinging burn to the Krolvin Captain's hand.
Strands of red energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the crimson hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in The Krolvin Captain's right leg!
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your cobalt hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +374 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +21 = +217
... and hit for 36 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
Strands of blue energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the cobalt hand crossbow!
The buildup of blue energy surrounding the Krolvin Captain explodes!
The crimson hand crossbow glows slightly as it unleashes a wave of blue energy!
** Tendrils of black and red energy lash out from your crimson hand crossbow hitting The Krolvin Captain's left leg! **

... 20 points of damage!
Left kneecap smashed into pulp.
The bolt breaks into tiny fragments.
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your crimson hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +374 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +18 = +214
... and hit for 33 points of damage!
Glancing strike to the head!
Strands of red energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the crimson hand crossbow!
The crimson hand crossbow glows slightly as it unleashes a wave of red energy!
** Tendrils of black and red energy lash out from your crimson hand crossbow hitting The Krolvin Captain's chest! **

... 5 points of damage!
Blow leaves an imprint on the Krolvin Captain's chest!
The bolt breaks into tiny fragments.
With lightning fast reflexes, you reach toward the copper quiver strapped to your thigh and draw out a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point, pausing briefly to cock your cobalt hand crossbow before loading the bolt.
You fire a wooden bolt at The Krolvin Captain!
AS: +551 vs DS: +350 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +9 = +229
... and hit for 35 points of damage!
Weak slash to the Krolvin Captain's lower back!

** Your crimson hand crossbow surges with power as deep sanguine radiance coalesces around it! **

... 5 points of damage!
Searing strike to back causes the Krolvin Captain to grunt in pain.
Strands of blue energy lash onto the Krolvin Captain from the cobalt hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in The Krolvin Captain's back!

Your series of rapid shots and maneuvers leaves you winded and out of position.
Roundtime: 6 sec.

[Gizmo]

You concentrate intently, focusing all your energies.
With great haste, you let loose a volley of shots!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at an imposing elk!
AS: +556 vs DS: +84 with AvD: +28 + d100 roll: +69 = +569
... and hit for 159 points of damage!
Slash to the imposing elk's ribs opens a sucking chest wound!
The imposing elk collapses to the ground, emits a final sigh, and dies.
The bolt sticks in an imposing elk's chest!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a half-elven highwayman!
AS: +556 vs DS: +279 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +24 = +341
... and hit for 87 points of damage!
Strike through eye, the half-elven highwayman is lobotomized!

[You have 16 kills remaining.]
The half-elven highwayman falls to the ground and dies.

** Necrotic energy from your sleek hand crossbow overflows into you! **

You feel energized!
The bolt sticks in a half-elven highwayman's left eye!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a half-elven robber!
AS: +561 vs DS: +328 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +91 = +361
... and hit for 49 points of damage!
Beautiful head shot!
That ear will be missed!
The half-elven robber is stunned!
You feel the unnatural surge of necrotic power wane away.
Strands of blue energy lash onto the half-elven robber from the sleek hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in a half-elven robber's head!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a half-elven robber!
AS: +556 vs DS: +259 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +68 = +402
... and hit for 62 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in right arm!
Strands of red energy lash onto the half-elven robber from the sleek hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in a half-elven robber's right arm!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a gnomish thief!
AS: +556 vs DS: +338 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +58 = +320
... and hit for 74 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A gnomish thief falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
The gnomish thief is stunned!
Strands of blue energy lash onto the gnomish thief from the sleek hand crossbow!
The bolt sticks in a gnomish thief's right leg!
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a gnomish thief!
AS: +556 vs DS: +215 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +22 = +407
... and hit for 101 points of damage!
Spectacular slash!
The gnomish thief's left arm is neatly amputated!
The thief's reinforced shield falls to the ground.
Strands of red energy lash onto the gnomish thief from the sleek hand crossbow!
The sleek hand crossbow glows slightly as it unleashes a wave of red energy!
** Tendrils of black and red energy lash out from your sleek hand crossbow hitting a gnomish thief's chest! **

... 25 points of damage!
Whoosh! Several ribs driven into lungs.
The bolt sticks in a gnomish thief's left arm!
Your series of rapid shots and maneuvers leaves you off-balance and out of position.
Roundtime: 6 sec.
R>stance off
>aim right eye
>fire
You are now in an offensive stance.
>
You're now aiming at the right eye of your target when using a ranged weapon, or while ambushing.
>
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a gnomish thief!
AS: +556 vs DS: +145 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +92 = +547
... and hit for 136 points of damage!
Slash to the gnomish thief's right eye!
Vitreous fluid spews forth!
Seeya!

[You have 15 kills remaining.]
The gnomish thief rolls over and dies.
The bolt sticks in a gnomish thief's right eye!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
R>stance off
A muscular brindlecat stalks in!
>aim left eye
>fire
You are now in an offensive stance.
>
You're now aiming at the left eye of your target when using a ranged weapon, or while ambushing.
>
You cock and load your sleek hand crossbow with a wooden bolt fletched with plain white feathers and tipped with a bodkin point.
You fire a wooden bolt at a half-elven robber!
AS: +556 vs DS: +248 with AvD: +37 + d100 roll: +3 = +348
... and hit for 54 points of damage!
Attack punctures the eye and connects with something really vital!

[You have 14 kills remaining.]
The half-elven robber falls to the ground and dies.
The bolt sticks in a half-elven robber's left eye!
Roundtime: 5 sec.


Typical Bandit hunting method. Let them ambush, then open mfire, followed by aimed shots heh.