The Close Ranger
- Burst DPS
- 113.7
- Shot damage
- 108
- Ammo
- 8
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Judge your enemies up close and personal.
- Burst DPS
- 113.7#2 of 10 · Crossbow
- Shot damage
- 108every 0.95 s
- Ammo
- 8+1 every 2 s
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Base weapon
- Heavy Crossbow
Where to find The Close Ranger
Game dataThe Close Ranger has no loot entry of its own: it drops when Heavy Crossbow rolls Unique rarity (5% of regular Heavy Crossbow drops). Farm Heavy Crossbow in these areas.
The Deep Dark: 0.36% per fancy chest or mini-boss item (1 in 280), about 644 chests for a 90% chance. Drop calculator
| Area | Rec. level |
|---|---|
 Howling Woods | 6 |
 The Deep Dark | 14 |
 Humbler Huskland | 36 |
The Close Ranger effect
Game dataEvery The Close Ranger rolls with this fixed Unique effect, on top of its random effect slot.
Point BlankRanged attacks deal 100% more damage at close range.
The Close Ranger quick verdict
The Close Ranger ranks #2 of 10 Crossbow weapons by measured DPS (113.7), which puts it in S tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #2 / 10Crossbow · 113.7 DPS
- Projectiles per second
- 1.051 per shot every 0.95 s · #10 of 10 in its class
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
The Close Ranger shot stats
Game dataPer-shot damage, fire rate, ammo and charged-shot bonus, read from the game data.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Shot damage | 108 |
| Time between shots | 0.95 s |
| Burst DPS | 113.7 |
| Ammo | 8 |
| Ammo recharge | +1 every 2 s (after 1 s without firing) |
| Range | 7.5 blocks |
Burst DPS assumes you fire as fast as the weapon allows until the ammo runs out; it excludes charged shots and enchantments.
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
How The Close Ranger compares
Bars show where The Close Ranger sits among the 10 weapons of its class (Crossbow): a full bar beats them all.
- Burst DPS
- 113.7
- Shot damage
- 108
- Time between shots
- 0.95 s
- Ammo
- 8
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Base item: Heavy Crossbow
The Close Ranger is the Unique version of Heavy Crossbow: same base stats and moves, plus a fixed effect.
A slow but deadly menace and a real threat from a distance.
Enchantments for The Close Ranger
10 enchantments fit The Close Ranger's slot. Apply them with enchantment books at the Enchantsmith.
Projectile enchantments such as Chain Reaction, Piercing, Ricochet apply to every projectile: The Close Ranger fires 1.05 per second, #10 of 10 in its class.
| Enchantment | Triggers on | At tier III |
|---|---|---|
 Chain Reaction | Projectiles | Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles. |
 Ender Mines | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Weapon attacks deploy 4 mines that explode in proximity to enemies or after a short time. |
 Healing Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies. |
 Piercing | Projectiles | Projectiles can pierce up to 5 enemies. |
 Ricochet | Projectiles | Projectiles can bounce up to 3 times. |
 Shadowcloak | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
 Shielding Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 40% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies. |
 Swirling | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Swirl deals an additional 100% of weapon damage to nearby enemies. |
 Tempo Theft | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 50% chance to increase movement speed when defeating enemies. |
 Thundering | Dealing damage | Grants a 50% chance for 50% of weapon damage to spread as lightning damage. |
Similar to The Close Ranger
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The Close Ranger is a Crossbow that deals 108 damage per shot every 0.95 s (113.7 burst DPS) with 8 ammo. That ranks #2 of 10 in its class (Crossbow). As a Unique it always carries this effect: Ranged attacks deal 100% more damage at close range. Look for it in Howling Woods, The Deep Dark, Humbler Huskland. 10 enchantments fit its slot.
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The Close Ranger FAQ
What is the DPS of The Close Ranger in Minecraft Dungeons II?
113.7 burst DPS: 108 damage per shot, one shot every 0.95 s, for as long as its 8 ammo lasts. Charged shots and enchantments come on top.
Is The Close Ranger good?
On damage per second it ranks #2 of 10 in its class (Crossbow) with 113.7 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find The Close Ranger?
The Close Ranger drops when Heavy Crossbow rolls Unique rarity ( of regular drops). Heavy Crossbow drops in 3 areas, including Howling Woods, The Deep Dark, Humbler Huskland; bosses roll Unique more often.
What does The Close Ranger do?
The Close Ranger is the Unique version of Heavy Crossbow. Its fixed effect: Ranged attacks deal 100% more damage at close range. Base stats and moves are the same as Heavy Crossbow.
What enchantments can go on The Close Ranger?
10 enchantments fit its slot, including Chain Reaction, Ender Mines, Healing Smite, Piercing, Ricochet. Each has tiers I–III and some have a Unique tier; the enchantment pages list the exact values.