๐Ÿ”ธ A Fighter (STR 16) Using the Ballista Alone:

  • Bonus Action โ†’ Strength check to load the ballista (succeeds on DC 13).

  • Action โ†’ Fires without aiming (at disadvantage).


๐Ÿ”ธ A Two-Person Crew (One Loader, One Shooter):

  • Person 1 (Loader) โ†’ Uses action to load the ballista.

  • Person 2 (Shooter) โ†’ Uses action to aim and fire normally (no disadvantage).


๐Ÿ”ธ A Character Who Wants to Fire Accurately Alone:

  • Turn 1: Uses action to load the ballista (unless strong enough to load as a bonus action).

  • Turn 2: Uses action to aim and fire normally.