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Bow vs Crossbow

Compare Bow and Crossbow by practical role, requirements, strengths and limitations before choosing one for your build or equipment setup.

Bow vs Crossbow — representative authorized Minecraft assetBow vs Crossbow

Bow

Bow has mechanics and availability specific to its role.

Crossbow

Crossbow offers a different balance of cost, performance and convenience.

Which should you choose?

The better choice depends on edition, version and the task you are completing. Test valuable equipment or technical builds in the edition and version you actually play.

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