[Radek]

Neuromancer, what kind of bolts did Minsc use? Why am I asking:
The "rank" of a ranged weapon is determined by the ammo used currently. For example, if you fire normal arrows from a +4 bow then the weapon is considered a normal one. If you switch to +1 arrows then the weapon will be considered a +1 weapon. And so on. The fact that the bow itself is +4 only means that you get bonus to THAC0 and damage. It does not mean that you can hit a monster immune to +3 and worse weapons.
Now, the best ammo in SoA is +2. Therefore, no monsters immune to +2 and worse weapons can be physically hit by any long bow or crossbow in the game. Such monsters can be hit only by special short bows (Tansheron Bow (+3) and Gesen Bow (+4) used without ammo), slings (Sling of Everard (+5) used without ammo) and darts (only the darts from the Cloak of Stars - +5). Nevertheless, you can score magical damage if you fire arrows (bolts, bullets) with magical attack (fire, ice, etc.). Therefore:
1. Did Minsc score physical damage when he attacked the Pit Fiend with his crossbow? This would mean that the Pit Fiend can be hit with a +2 weapon. At present, I am convinced that summoned demons as well as a lot other demons need a +3 weapon.
2. Did Minsc use bolts with magical attack?