diff --git a/src/res/resources.xml b/src/res/resources.xml
index de822a35c..6656b1307 100644
--- a/src/res/resources.xml
+++ b/src/res/resources.xml
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
       <construction skill="sk_weaponsmithing" minskill="5" reqsize="1">
         <requirement type="mallorn" quantity="1"/>
       </construction>
-      <weapon pierce="true" missile="true" skill="sk_bow" offmod="0" defmod="0" reload="0" magres="0.15">
+      <weapon pierce="true" missile="true" skill="sk_crossbow" offmod="0" defmod="0" reload="0" magres="0.15">
         <damage type="rider" value="3d3+5"/>
         <damage type="footman" value="3d3+5"/>
         <modifier type="missile_target" value="2"/>