Survival & combat
Ranged Combat
Use bows, crossbows, tridents and projectiles. This guide summarizes the stable core rules and identifies where edition or version checks are required.
Ranged Combat- System
- Ranged Combat
- Category
- Survival & combat
- Coverage
- Core rules and edition notes
Core rules
- Projectile velocity and gravity affect trajectory.
- Bows and crossbows use different loading mechanics.
- Enchantments modify ammunition, damage and projectile behavior.
Edition and version notes
The core concept exists in the current game, but exact timings, update order, available recipes, commands and edge cases can differ between Java and Bedrock or change between releases. Use the versioned data pages for identifiers and the Java-vs-Bedrock guides for known edition differences.