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I've been reviewing the rules on the different kinds of specialty arrows (from Elves of Golarion and the Adventurer's Armory) and I've found specific references to "this item also exists as a bolt" on some, but not all of the arrows. So I figure, RAW, most of these specialty arrows cannot be bolts.
Am I wrong?
If I'm not wrong, would there be any real serious balance concern about letting those arrows exist as bolts?
No major balance issues. Pricing should be the same or thereabouts. A dedicated crossbow-wielder can ramp up to a decent rate of fire through Rapid Reload and other abilities. Go for it.
I created the arrows in "Elves of Golarion" and that didn't stop me from stripping out the flavor and turning a few into bolts for a crossbow using PC. Not saying I'd do that for an official supplement but I didn't have a problem in my own campaign.
I really should check them over for balance before hitting submit but I don't have the book in front of me... :)
Generally the Crossbow is considered the poorer option when given a choice between it and a bow.
If you do not have a problem with a special arrow... (with the bows FAR greater rate of fire) ... then there should be no balance issue I can see just making it a crossbow bolt instead.