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Crossbow
Crossbow
Description
A very accurate ranged weapon.
General
Shortname
crossbow
Type
Ranged Weapon
Fire Mode
Single Fire
Damage Table
Head: 102 - 121
Chest: 60
Arms: 30 or 60
Legs: 30 or 60
Recoil
Low
Range
250 Meters
Capacity
1
Ammunition
Wooden ArrowWooden Arrow
High Velocity ArrowHigh Velocity Arrow
Attachments
HolosightHolosight
4x Zoom Scope4x Zoom Scope
Mod Slot
2
Crafting
Craftable
Yes
Icon stopwatch
Time to Craft
60s
Ingredients
WoodWood
x200
Metal FragmentsMetal Fragments
x75
RopeRope
x2

The Crossbow is a ranged weapon that was added in the update of Devblog 70. It is 20% stronger in damage than the Hunting Bow and has more range but has a 500% slower reload time. The Crossbow also has 70% more projectile velocity than the Hunting Bow.

Crafting

In able to craft the Crossbow, you need the following ingredients:

  • It takes 60 seconds to craft one Crossbow.
Image Name Amount
Wood Wood 200
Metal Fragments Metal Fragments 75
Rope Rope 2

Damage

All damage tests have been conducted against unarmoured and unclothed players using Wooden arrow and are accurate as of Dev Blog 107.

The Crossbow will deal a specified amount of damage depending on the type of body part that has been hit:

  • Non-significant body parts will always take 30 damage.
    • Feet
    • Shins
    • Knees
    • Hands
    • Elbows
    • Upper Arms
  • Major body parts will always suffer 60 damage.
    • Thighs
    • Posterior
    • Groin
    • Stomach
    • Chest
    • Back
    • Shoulder
  • A Headshot will deal a random amount between 102 - 121 damage, regardless of the angle of incidence.

Skins

  • There are currently 5 skins available for the Crossbow.
    • Ancient Artifact Crossbow
    • Chrome Crossbow
    • Doomwing Crossbow
    • Engraved Crossbow
    • HazardCross

Ancient Artifact Crossbow Chrome Crossbow Doomwing Crossbow Engraved Crossbow HazardCross

Trivia

  • The Crossbow is famously known for its ability to shoot arrows through walls. This is very effective when used properly.
  • While the Crossbow is considered an upgrade to the Hunting Bow, the slower reload of the Crossbow can make the Hunting Bow more useful in certain situations.
  • It takes exactly 4.783 seconds to reload your Crossbow.
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