Bow vs Crossbow
Bow deals more damage per second: 45 DPS against 40 for Crossbow (13% more). Bow fires faster: 0.4 s between shots against 0.6 s. Crossbow hits harder per shot: 24 against 18.
Side by side
Calculated| Class |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Bow | Crossbow |
| Damage | ||
| Tier | D | D |
| DPS | 45 | 40 |
| Shot damage | 18 | 24 |
| Time between shots | 0.4 s | 0.6 s |
| Projectiles per shot | 1 | 1 |
| Reach & control | ||
| Reach / range | 7.5 blocks | 7.5 blocks |
| Build | ||
| Archetypes | — | Fighter |
Highlighted = best value in the row (lower is better for time).
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
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Verdict
- Bow deals more damage per second: 45 DPS against 40 for Crossbow (13% more).
- Bow fires faster: 0.4 s between shots against 0.6 s.
- Crossbow hits harder per shot: 24 against 18.
Bow deals more damage per second: 45 DPS against 40 for Crossbow (13% more). Bow fires faster: 0.4 s between shots against 0.6 s. Crossbow hits harder per shot: 24 against 18.
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Bow vs Crossbow FAQ
Is Bow or Crossbow better?
Bow deals more damage per second: 45 DPS against 40 for Crossbow (13% more). Bow fires faster: 0.4 s between shots against 0.6 s. Crossbow hits harder per shot: 24 against 18.
Which is faster, Bow or Crossbow?
Bow fires faster: 0.4 s between shots against 0.6 s.