The Crossbow Expert feat lets you ignore the loading property (specific rule), thus you can operate any crossbow (that you’re proficient with) in the exact same manner that you could with a short/longbow.
Can you use crossbow expert with a longbow?
In summary, using a longbow + CQS has the same DPR and benefits as a heavy crossbow + Crossbow Expert, but also gives you more benefits for having higher DEX.
Can you use a shield with crossbow expert?
You cannot use a shield and a crossbow of any kind and still reload ammunition without editing the standard rules of DND. Crossbow Expert, PHB p. 165: You ignore the loading quality of crossbows with which you are proficient.
What are the benefits of proficiency with a crossbow?
Thanks to extensive practice with the crossbow, you gain the following benefits: You gain proficiency with all crossbows. When you use the Attack action, every attack you make with a crossbow can include loading as part of the attack. Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn’t impose disadvantage on any attack rolls.
Can you attack with two weapons in crossbow expert?
You can only attack with your bonus action if you are wielding two weapons, or if you have some special feature that allows you to attack with your bonus action such as the Monk’s Martial Arts ability. Crossbow Expert is a special feature that lets you attack with your bonus action.
Can you use a bonus action with a hand crossbow?
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. When you use the Attack action and attack with a one-handed weapon, you can use a bonus action to attack with a loaded hand crossbow you are holding.
Do you have to use both hands to load a crossbow?
The act of loading a crossbow requires the use of both hands. You can load a crossbow once per Attack action regardless of the number of attacks you are allowed to make in that action. Any round in which you do not make an attack, you can use an Attack action, or your free “interact with one object” activity to load a crossbow.
