Crossbow in Minecraft
The crossbow is a powerful ranged weapon in Minecraft that shoots arrows or fireworks and impresses with its storable charge and powerful enchantments.
Production
Ingredients:
3x sticks
2x thread
1x iron ingot
1x hook
Crafting:
Use
Load:
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Right-click (hold down) to load the crossbow
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After loading, it remains cocked until it is fired
Fire:
- Another right-click shoots the projectile
Projectiles:
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Standard: Arrows
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With "multiple charge" enchantment: Firework missiles
Advantages over bow
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Projectiles remain stored after loading
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Higher damage per shot
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Compatible with fireworks for area damage
Enchantments
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Quick Charge - Reduces charging time
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Piercing - Arrows penetrate multiple targets
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Multishot - Shoots three arrows at once (consumes only one)
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Durability, repair, infinity (partial)
Areas of use
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PvP - surprise attacks with preloaded weapon
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PvE - Against large groups with multi-charge or through-bolt
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With Fireworks - Alternative damage source with area effect
Tips
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Use crossbows with multiple charges and fireworks for crowd control
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Ideal for preparing before battles thanks to storable charge status
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Combine with redstone mechanics (e.g. dispenser with crossbow)
Trivia
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Illagers also use crossbows
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The charge status is retained even when changing weapons
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The crossbow was introduced to the game in version 1.14
