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How to Craft Crossbow in Minecraft

The Crossbow fires arrows and firework rockets. It stays loaded when unequipped and deals more damage than a bow. It has 465 durability.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
StickStick
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
StickStick
StringString
Tripwire HookTripwire ...
StringString
StickStick
CrossbowCrossbowCrossbow

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Stick3Craft from planks
Iron Ingot1Smelt iron ore
String2Kill spiders
Tripwire Hook1Craft from iron, stick and plank

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Stick in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 3; row 3, column 2.
  4. Place Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 2.
  5. Place String in: row 2, column 1; row 2, column 3.
  6. Place Tripwire Hook in: row 2, column 2.
  7. Collect your Crossbow from the output slot.

Uses for Crossbow

  • Ranged combat with higher damage than bow
  • Can load firework rockets
  • Stays loaded when put away

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Crossbow on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Crossbow?
You need 3 Stick, 1 Iron Ingot, 2 String, 1 Tripwire Hook. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Crossbow does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Crossbow per craft.
What is Crossbow used for?
Ranged combat with higher damage than bow. Can load firework rockets. Stays loaded when put away.
What version of Minecraft added Crossbow?
Crossbow was added in Minecraft 1.14.

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