Choose the Right Crossbow for Your Playstyle

Understanding Each Crossbow's Strengths

The Better Crossbows Mod offers four distinct options, each suited to different combat approaches. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize speed, power, or balance.

Gold Crossbow is your pick if you want rapid-fire capability. Its exceptional reload speed lets you unleash arrows in quick succession, making it ideal for hit-and-run tactics or dealing with swarms of mobs. Accept lower durability as the trade-off.

Diamond Crossbow balances damage output with reasonable reload times. This is the workhorse for most mid-to-late game situations where you need both stopping power and sustained fire.

Netherite Crossbow is the all-around superior choice once you've reached endgame. It doesn't excel at any single aspect—it excels at everything. Use this when you want no compromises.

Copper Crossbow serves early exploration before you've secured better materials. It's reliable enough to get you through initial encounters.

Making Your Decision

Consider your current gear tier and combat situation. Are you exploring dangerous caves? Diamond offers safety through balanced stats. Farming mobs efficiently? Gold's speed wins. Already in the Nether? Netherite is your only real choice.