Many a young Dwarf Engineer has dedicated a great deal of their time to devising ingenious and effective ways to inscribe runes upon hand-held missile weapons such as crossbows and handguns. Much to their chagrin, and in affirmation of their elders' warnings, most such endeavours end in failure, but a few noted exceptions exist.
Source: Warhammer: The Old World Online Rules Index
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The following weapon runes can only be inscribed upon a crossbow or handgun. These runes follow all of the normal rules for weapon runes.
Master Rune of Slaying(Magic Weapon)50 points
The power held within this master rune has sent the likes of Giants, Trolls and even Dragons running for cover.
When making a roll To Wound against an enemy whose troop type is behemoth with a weapon inscribed with this rune, a roll of 3+ is always a success regardless of the target's Toughness. In addition, a weapon inscribed with this rune gains the Multiple Wounds (D3) special rule.
Master Rune of Piercing(Magic Weapon)40 points
Projectiles shot by this weapon punch through armour and flesh without slowing, allowing the wielder to cut down swathes of enemies in a single shot.
A weapon inscribed with this rune has a +1 modifier to its Strength characteristic. In addition, a weapon inscribed with this rune shoots like a bolt thrower, using the Through & Through special rule.
Master Rune of Bursting Flame(Magic Weapon)35 points
On contact with the enemy, the shot from weapons inscribed with this powerful rune explodes in a shower of burning fragments.
If the roll To Hit is successful, a weapon inscribed with this rune causes 2D3 hits to the target enemy unit, rather than the usual one hit.
Rune of Concussive Force(Magic Weapon)30 points
Emblazoned upon the ammunition itself, this rune disorientates the enemy with a flash of light and a thunderous burst of sound.
A unit hit with an attack made by a weapon inscribed with this rune gains the Stupidity special rule until your next Start of Turn sub-phase.
Rune of Accuracy(Magic Weapon)20 points
Favoured amongst older Engineers, this rune helps the bearer to ignore distractions and focus in on their target.
A weapon inscribed with this rune does not suffer any negative To Hit modifiers.
Rune of Rapid Fire(Magic Weapon)15 points
Thanks to some clever innovation and a specially crafted rune, this weapon can unleash a salvo of rounds in the time it takes similar weapons to fire a single shot.
A weapon inscribed with this rune gains the Multiple Shots (2) and Quick Shot special rules.
Rune of Molten Steel(Magic Weapon)10 points
This rune empowers the projectile to burn with the heat of the forge as it impacts the enemy.
A weapon inscribed with this rune gains the Flaming Attacks special rule.
Enchanted Rune(Magic Weapon)5 points
Simple runic enchantments help otherwise mundane ammunition to punch through magical wards and otherworldly armour.
A weapon inscribed with this rune gains the Magical Attacks special rule.