Does this work? (first none firearm grappling hook launcher)

[Sir_Andrew]

so while trying to make a good investigator i stumbled across something really really cool. by combining these few items it seems a workable grappling hook launcher is possible.

steps to make it work.
1) have hand crossbow proficiency.
2) buy a heavy whist launcher.
3) use Grappling arrow/bolt. (located under Locks, Keys, Tools & Kits NOT the ammunition page for those using d20PFSRD)
4) attach silk rope to it
5) attach rope to a rope recaller from adventures armory 2
6) instant grappling hook launcher!!

so for 500-511 gp? you have a grappling hook that can shoot up to 30 ft and pull you up at a speed of 100ft (less then 200 lbs) or 50 ft (above 200 lbs)

this does work right?

[blahpers]

You still need the rope to be free to launch without snagging on anything or your bolt is going to have a short flight. Other than that, yeah, that works.

[Murdock Mudeater]

Sir_Andrew wrote:

so while trying to make a good investigator i stumbled across something really really cool. by combining these few items it seems a workable grappling hook launcher is possible.

Have you looked at the "Crank" Crossbows from Ranged Tactics Toolbox? Those are the non-firearm Grappling hook launcher options for crossbows.

You can also use the Barbed Arrow (same book) to do something similar with bows.

Don't think a hand crossbow version exists.