The Cross Pollinator
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Shot damage
- 8
- Ammo
- 25
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Cross-pollinate mobs with sharpened twigs and see what grows from their remains.
- Burst DPS
- 40#9 of 10 · Crossbow
- Shot damage
- 8every 0.2 s
- Ammo
- 25+1 every 0.8 s
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Base weapon
- Rapid Crossbow
Where to find The Cross Pollinator
Game dataThe Cross Pollinator has no loot entry of its own: it drops when Rapid Crossbow rolls Unique rarity (5% of regular Rapid Crossbow drops). Farm Rapid Crossbow in these areas.
Ravines: 0.4% per fancy chest or mini-boss item (1 in 250), about 575 chests for a 90% chance. Drop calculator
| Area | Rec. level |
|---|---|
 Howling Woods | 6 |
 Frozen Highlands | 26 |
 Ravines | — |
The Cross Pollinator quick verdict
The Cross Pollinator ranks #9 of 10 Crossbow weapons by measured DPS (40), which puts it in D tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #9 / 10Crossbow · 40 DPS
- Projectiles per second
- 51 per shot every 0.2 s · #4 of 10 in its class
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
The Cross Pollinator shot stats
Game dataPer-shot damage, fire rate, ammo and charged-shot bonus, read from the game data.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Shot damage | 8 |
| Time between shots | 0.2 s |
| Burst DPS | 40 |
| Ammo | 25 |
| Ammo recharge | +1 every 0.8 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 Cross Pollinator compares
Bars show where The Cross Pollinator sits among the 10 weapons of its class (Crossbow): a full bar beats them all.
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Shot damage
- 8
- Time between shots
- 0.2 s
- Ammo
- 25
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Base item: Rapid Crossbow
The Cross Pollinator is the Unique version of Rapid Crossbow: same base stats and moves, plus a fixed effect.
For the hair-trigger hunter who likes firing rapid bursts of arrows.
Enchantments for The Cross Pollinator
10 enchantments fit The Cross Pollinator's slot. Apply them with enchantment books at the Enchantsmith.
Projectile enchantments such as Chain Reaction, Piercing, Ricochet apply to every projectile: The Cross Pollinator fires 5 per second, #4 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 Cross Pollinator
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The Cross Pollinator is a Crossbow that deals 8 damage per shot every 0.2 s (40 burst DPS) with 25 ammo. That ranks #9 of 10 in its class (Crossbow). As a Unique it always carries this effect: Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%. Look for it in Howling Woods, Frozen Highlands, Ravines. 10 enchantments fit its slot.
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The Cross Pollinator FAQ
What is the DPS of The Cross Pollinator in Minecraft Dungeons II?
40 burst DPS: 8 damage per shot, one shot every 0.2 s, for as long as its 25 ammo lasts. Charged shots and enchantments come on top.
Is The Cross Pollinator good?
On damage per second it ranks #9 of 10 in its class (Crossbow) with 40 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find The Cross Pollinator?
The Cross Pollinator drops when Rapid Crossbow rolls Unique rarity ( of regular drops). Rapid Crossbow drops in 3 areas, including Howling Woods, Frozen Highlands, Ravines; bosses roll Unique more often.
What does The Cross Pollinator do?
The Cross Pollinator is the Unique version of Rapid Crossbow. Its fixed effect: Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%. Base stats and moves are the same as Rapid Crossbow.
What enchantments can go on The Cross Pollinator?
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.