WeaponsEasy to FindCraftable
Where to Find Crossbow in Minecraft
A ranged weapon with higher damage than a bow but slower reload. Can fire arrows and firework rockets.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Version Added
1.14
Stack Size
1
Durability
465
Where to Look
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes
- Pillager Outposts
How to Get Crossbow
- 1Craft using 3 Sticks, 2 String, 1 Iron Ingot, and 1 Tripwire Hook
- 2Dropped by Pillagers (common drop)
- 3Found in Pillager Outpost chests
Crafting Recipe
Stick
Iron Ingot
Stick
String
Tripwire Hook
String
Stick
CrossbowCrafting Table
Station: Crafting Table
Tips for Finding Crossbow
- Pillager patrols spawn naturally near villages and can drop their crossbow
- Pillager Outposts generate in the same biomes as villages (Plains, Savanna, Taiga, Desert, Snowy Plains)
- Can fire Firework Rockets for area damage, useful against groups
Version History
- Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage)
Additional Notes
Can be loaded with firework rockets for area-of-effect damage. Stays loaded when put away.