Crossbow
A ranged weapon with higher damage than a bow but slower reload. Can fire arrows and firework rockets.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability465
Category
CategoryWeapons
Version Added
Version Added1.14
Item ID
Item IDcrossbow
Overview
Crossbow is a weapon in the Weapons category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mob drops (Pillager), and chest loot (Pillager Outpost). It cannot be stacked, so each Crossbow occupies a full inventory slot on its own. With a base durability of 465 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted.
Its 465-point durability sets how many actions it survives before breaking, and pairing it with Unbreaking multiplies that effective lifespan while Mending repairs it from collected experience. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Quick Charge, Multishot, Piercing, and Unbreaking. Of the 5 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, pillager outpost chests are the best bet at about 50% per chest.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mob drops (Pillager)
- Chest loot (Pillager Outpost)
Fuel Value
Burns for 15 seconds (300 ticks), enough to smelt 1.5 items
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Can be loaded with firework rockets for area-of-effect damage. Stays loaded when put away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Crossbow in Minecraft?
Crossbow is crafted at a Crafting Table using Stick, Iron Ingot, String, and Tripwire Hook. It can also be obtained through mob drops (Pillager) and chest loot (Pillager Outpost).
What is Crossbow used for?
Crossbow is used in combat. A ranged weapon with higher damage than a bow but slower reload. Can fire arrows and firework rockets.
How many Crossbow can you stack?
Crossbow does not stack, so every one you carry costs its own slot and its own 3 Stick, 1 Iron Ingot, 2 String, and 1 Tripwire Hook.
Can Crossbow be enchanted?
Yes. Crossbow can be enchanted with Quick Charge, Multishot, Piercing, Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.
How much durability does Crossbow have?
Crossbow has 465 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 465 times before breaking. Unbreaking raises that number and Mending repairs it as you earn experience.
Where do you find Crossbow in chests?
Crossbow is chest loot in pillager outpost chests (about 50%), bastion chests (about 16%), ominous trial chamber vaults (about 14%), and bastion bridge chests (about 11%). It shows up in 5 kinds of chest in total. Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
Can Crossbow be used as fuel?
Yes. Crossbow burns for 15 seconds in a furnace, which is 1.5 items smelted before it is used up.