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	\|description=When a Quick Charge I crossbow starts to load <ref group=sound><code>quick1_3</code> occurs at half the frequency as the other sounds</ref>		\|description=When a Quick Charge I crossbow starts to load<ref group=sound><code>quick1_3</code> occurs at half the frequency as the other sounds</ref>
	\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_1		\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_1
	\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge		\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge
	\|volume=''varies'' <ref group=sound>0.325 for all except <code>quick1_1</code> (pitch=0.9), which is 0.25</ref>		\|volume=''varies''<ref group=sound>0.325 for all except <code>quick1_1</code> (pitch=0.9), which is 0.25</ref>
	\|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound><code>quick1_1</code> can be 1.0 or 0.9; <code>quick1_2</code> can be 1.0 or 0.95; <code>quick1_3</code> can be 1.0</ref>		\|pitch=''varies''<ref group=sound><code>quick1_1</code> can be 1.0 or 0.9; <code>quick1_2</code> can be 1.0 or 0.95; <code>quick1_3</code> can be 1.0</ref>
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	\|source=player		\|source=player
	\|description=When a Quick Charge II crossbow starts to load <ref group=sound name=quickchargefrequency><code>_1</code> occurs at {{frac\|2\|3}} the frequency as the other sounds</ref>		\|description=When a Quick Charge II crossbow starts to load<ref group=sound name=quickchargefrequency><code>_1</code> occurs at {{frac\|2\|3}} the frequency as the other sounds</ref>
	\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_2		\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_2
	\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge		\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge
	\|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=quickchargevolume />		\|pitch=''varies''<ref group=sound name=quickchargevolume />
	\|volume=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=quickchargepitch />		\|volume=''varies''<ref group=sound name=quickchargepitch />
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	\|description=When a Quick Charge III crossbow starts to load <ref group=sound name=quickchargefrequency />		\|description=When a Quick Charge III crossbow starts to load<ref group=sound name=quickchargefrequency />
	\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_3		\|id=item.crossbow.quick_charge_3
	\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge		\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge
	\|volume=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=quickchargevolume>0.325 for all except <code>_1</code> (pitch=0.95), which is 0.25</ref>		\|volume=''varies''<ref group=sound name=quickchargevolume>0.325 for all except <code>_1</code> (pitch=0.95), which is 0.25</ref>
	\|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=quickchargepitch><code>_1</code> can be 1.0 or 0.95; <code>_2</code> can be 1.0, 0.95, or 1.05; <code>_3</code> can be 1.0, 0.9, or 1.05</ref>		\|pitch=''varies''<ref group=sound name=quickchargepitch><code>_1</code> can be 1.0 or 0.95; <code>_2</code> can be 1.0, 0.95, or 1.05; <code>_3</code> can be 1.0, 0.9, or 1.05</ref>
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	\|sound3=Crossbow loading middle3.ogg		\|sound3=Crossbow loading middle3.ogg
	\|sound4=Crossbow loading middle4.ogg		\|sound4=Crossbow loading middle4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Crossbow charges up~~<ref group=sound>{{Bug\|MC-203146}}</ref>~~		\|subtitle=Crossbow charges up
	\|source=player		\|source=player
	\|description=While a crossbow is loading <ref group=sound><code>loading_middle4</code> occurs at {{frac\|1\|4}} the frequency as the other sounds</ref>		\|description=While a crossbow is loading<ref group=sound><code>loading_middle4</code> occurs at {{frac\|1\|4}} the frequency as the other sounds</ref>
	\|id=item.crossbow.loading_middle		\|id=item.crossbow.loading_middle
	\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge		\|translationkey=subtitles.item.crossbow.charge
	\|volume=0.325		\|volume=0.325
	\|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound><code>loading_middle1</code> can be 1.0, 0.95, or 1.2; <code>loading_middle2</code> and <code>loading_middle3</code> can be 1.0, 0.9, or 1.05; <code>loading_middle4</code> can be 1.0</ref>		\|pitch=''varies''<ref group=sound><code>loading_middle1</code> can be 1.0, 0.95, or 1.2; <code>loading_middle2</code> and <code>loading_middle3</code> can be 1.0, 0.9, or 1.05; <code>loading_middle4</code> can be 1.0</ref>
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	\|volume=0.8/0.9/0.9		\|volume=0.8/0.9/0.9
	\|pitch=1.0/1.0/0.9 <ref group=sound>Multiplied by the loading percentage of the crossbow</ref>		\|pitch=1.0/1.0/0.9<ref group=sound>Multiplied by the loading percentage of the crossbow</ref>
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	A '''crossbow''' is a [[Minecraft:Ranged attack\|ranged]] [[Minecraft:weapon]] that can load and fire [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, arrow variants, and [[Minecraft:firework rockets]]. Holding {{Control\|use\|text=use}} ~~will load~~ it and it ~~will remain~~ loaded until it is {{Control\|use\|text=fired}}, after which it can be loaded again.		A '''crossbow''' is a [[Minecraft:Ranged attack\|ranged]] [[Minecraft:weapon]] that can load and fire [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, arrow variants, and [[Minecraft:firework rockets]]. Holding {{Control\|use\|text=use}} loads it and it remains loaded until it is {{Control\|use\|text=fired}}, after which it can be loaded again.

	== Obtaining ==		== Obtaining ==
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	Crossbows are similar to [[Minecraft:bow]]s, but can be charged in advance for use at any time. They take longer to charge than a bow, are slightly more powerful, and shoot farther with slightly higher accuracy.		Crossbows are similar to [[Minecraft:bow]]s, but can be charged in advance for use at any time. They take longer to charge than a bow, are slightly more powerful, and shoot farther with slightly higher accuracy.

	Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player ~~that~~ fired the arrow ~~will hear~~ a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}		Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player who fired the arrow hears a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}

	Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.		Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w09a\|[[Minecraft:Infinity]], [[Minecraft:Flame]], [[Minecraft:Punch]], and [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments now work on crossbows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w09a\|[[Minecraft:Infinity]], [[Minecraft:Flame]], [[Minecraft:Punch]], and [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments now work on crossbows.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=24w13a\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=24w13a\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.5\|dev=25w04a\|Crossbows ~~will~~ now show all charged projectiles in their tooltip instead of just the first.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.5\|dev=25w04a\|Crossbows now show all charged projectiles in their tooltip instead of just the first.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}
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	* Crossbows [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]] VI and above get stuck on the first frame on the recharging animation because the resulting charge time is negative, and the game never reaches the time markers that tell it to advance the animation or the reloading procedure itself. It is technically possible to charge such crossbows, but this would require overflowing the value that determines how long the crossbow has been charged. This takes such an amount of time that this is practically impossible: for example, charging a crossbow with Quick Charge VI would take 69.4 years to complete.		* Crossbows [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]] VI and above get stuck on the first frame on the recharging animation because the resulting charge time is negative, and the game never reaches the time markers that tell it to advance the animation or the reloading procedure itself. It is technically possible to charge such crossbows, but this would require overflowing the value that determines how long the crossbow has been charged. This takes such an amount of time that this is practically impossible: for example, charging a crossbow with Quick Charge VI would take 69.4 years to complete.
	* Although Piercing allows arrows to bypass [[Minecraft:shield]]s, they cannot get through the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s projectile armor or a [[Minecraft:shulker]]'s shell.		* Although Piercing allows arrows to bypass [[Minecraft:shield]]s, they cannot get through the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s projectile armor or a [[Minecraft:shulker]]'s shell.
	* The crossbow's first-person loading animation {{in\|Bedrock}} is different from {{JE}}.
	* In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Crossbow\|crossbow]]s do not shoot the same arrows as bows, rather they shoot shorter, thicker, and oftentimes fletchless arrows (usually called "bolts") made to withstand the crossbow's increased power, which can shatter conventional arrows.		* In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Crossbow\|crossbow]]s do not shoot the same arrows as bows, rather they shoot shorter, thicker, and oftentimes fletchless arrows (usually called "bolts") made to withstand the crossbow's increased power, which can shatter conventional arrows.

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	EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped		EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped
	Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow~~<br>~~(~~It will~~ not shoot, only melee ~~attack~~)</br>		Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow (does not shoot, only melee attacks)</br>
	Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow		Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow
	Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow		Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow

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	=== Icons ===		=== Icons ===
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	Enchanted Crossbow.gif\|An [[Minecraft:enchanted]] crossbow.		Enchanted Crossbow.gif\|An [[Minecraft:enchanted]] crossbow
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Renders ===		=== Renders ===
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	Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.		Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}
	Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''.		Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''
	Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.		Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow
	Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.		Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow
	Steve aiming with Crossbow.png\|Steve aiming a crossbow.		Steve aiming with Crossbow.png\|Steve aiming a crossbow
	Alex aiming with Crossbow.png\|Alex aiming a crossbow.		Alex aiming with Crossbow.png\|Alex aiming a crossbow
	Pillager Aiming with Crossbow BE.png\|A pillager aiming a crossbow {{in\|Bedrock}}.		Pillager Aiming with Crossbow BE.png\|A pillager aiming a crossbow {{in\|Bedrock}}
	Piglin with Crossbow targeting BE.png\|A piglin aiming a crossbow in ''Bedrock Edition''.		Piglin with Crossbow targeting BE.png\|A piglin aiming a crossbow in ''Bedrock Edition''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped.		EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped
	Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow<br>(It will not shoot, only melee attack).</br>		Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow<br>(It will not shoot, only melee attack)</br>
	Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow.		Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow
	Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow.		Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Development images ===		=== Development images ===
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	CrossbowMinecon.png\|A crossbow shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]].		CrossbowMinecon.png\|A crossbow shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
	PillagerMinecon.png\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] armed with a crossbow, shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]].		PillagerMinecon.png\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] armed with a crossbow, shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
	Piercing Crossbow.jpg\|First image of a crossbow with the piercing enchantment.		Piercing Crossbow.jpg\|First image of a crossbow with the piercing enchantment
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	V&P Promo 10.jpg\|A firework crossbow in [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage: Official Trailer]]		V&P Promo 10.jpg\|A firework crossbow in [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage: Official Trailer]]
	Crossbow (MCD).png\|A {{MCD\|crossbow}} as it appears in {{MCD}}		Crossbow (MCD).png\|A {{MCD\|crossbow}} as it appears in {{MCD}}
	AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Crossbow\|crossbow]] as seen in {{amcm}}.		AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Crossbow\|crossbow]] as seen in {{amcm}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.70\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=Preview 1.20.70.21\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:vault]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.70\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=Preview 1.20.70.21\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:vault]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.0\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=Preview 1.21.0.20\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.0\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=Preview 1.21.0.20\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.40\|dev=Preview 26.40.27\|Arrows fired by mobs with a crossbow now deal the same damage regardless of the shooting mobs.\|Arrows fired by players or other mobs with a crossbow are no longer affected by difficulty.}}
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	Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.		Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.
	Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''Java Edition''.		Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''.
	Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.		Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.
	Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.		Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|3\|Arrows no longer trigger the attack [[Minecraft:invulnerability timer]], allowing multiple crossbow arrows to connect even if the entity is invulnerable.\|This also allows all three arrows from a [[Minecraft:Multishot]] crossbow to connect against a single entity.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|3\|Arrows no longer trigger the attack [[Minecraft:invulnerability timer]], allowing multiple crossbow arrows to connect even if the entity is invulnerable.
			\|This also allows all three arrows from a [[Minecraft:Multishot]] crossbow to connect against a single entity.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|4\|Crossbow [[Minecraft:inaccuracy]] has been lessened from 1 to 0.25, increasing the accuracy of fired arrows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|4\|Crossbow [[Minecraft:inaccuracy]] has been lessened from 1 to 0.25, increasing the accuracy of fired arrows.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|6\|Vertical momentum no longer influences the flight path of arrows fired from crossbows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|6\|Vertical momentum no longer influences the flight path of arrows fired from crossbows.}}

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	* If there are no arrows in the off-hand or selected hotbar slot, the arrow closest to slot 0 is selected.		* If there are no arrows in the off-hand or selected hotbar slot, the arrow closest to slot 0 is selected.

	~~A select few~~ mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or ~~it gets~~ deflected. However, by use of the explosion from an indirect firework rocket, arrow-immune mobs can be damaged~~. The list of arrow-immune mobs include~~:		Some mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or is deflected. However, by use of the explosion from an indirect firework rocket, these arrow-immune mobs can be damaged:
	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows;		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows;
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]];		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]];

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	Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}		Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}

	Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.		Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.

	A crossbow can first be loaded by {{control\|using}} it, which starts charging it. While charging the crossbow, the [[Minecraft:player]] moves at sneaking speed. When the crossbow finishes charging, the arrow or firework rocket is then loaded into it and the player’s speed returns to normal. At this point, the crossbow ''must be used a second time'' to fire its projectile. Shooting a loaded crossbow does not delay any of the player's current actions like [[Minecraft:sprinting]] or [[Minecraft:swimming]]. Both arrows and firework rockets launched by crossbows are not augmented by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] effect.		A crossbow can first be loaded by {{control\|using}} it, which starts charging it. While charging the crossbow, the [[Minecraft:player]] moves at sneaking speed. When the crossbow finishes charging, the arrow or firework rocket is then loaded into it and the player’s speed returns to normal. At this point, the crossbow ''must be used a second time'' to fire its projectile. Shooting a loaded crossbow does not delay any of the player's current actions like [[Minecraft:sprinting]] or [[Minecraft:swimming]]. Both arrows and firework rockets launched by crossbows are not augmented by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] effect.

			In {{JE}}, continuing to hold {{Control\|use}} after firing a crossbow causes it to begin recharging again. In {{BE}}, continuing to hold {{Control\|use}} after firing a crossbow does not cause it to begin recharging, as the input must be released and then inputed again. There is also a small delay after fully charging a crossbow where it cannot be fired despite being fully charged, and a similar delay after firing a crossbow where it cannot be recharged again.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-238829\|\|Continuing to hold the use key with a crossbow after firing it does not start the charging phase, and both firing and charging are delayed\|Unresolved}}</ref> These bugs cause crossbows to effectively charge and fire slower than in ''Java Edition''.

	A loaded crossbow keeps its projectile when placed in another [[Minecraft:inventory]] slot or into an [[Minecraft:item frame]] without the projectile being unloaded or fired. A loaded crossbow also remains charged after repairing or enchanting it using a grindstone, anvil, or enchanting table. {{IN\|je}}, the crossbow’s tooltip also lists the loaded projectile and its effect, if any. Like with bows, the player can choose the type of arrow to fire based on its location in their [[Minecraft:inventory]]:		A loaded crossbow keeps its projectile when placed in another [[Minecraft:inventory]] slot or into an [[Minecraft:item frame]] without the projectile being unloaded or fired. A loaded crossbow also remains charged after repairing or enchanting it using a grindstone, anvil, or enchanting table. {{IN\|je}}, the crossbow’s tooltip also lists the loaded projectile and its effect, if any. Like with bows, the player can choose the type of arrow to fire based on its location in their [[Minecraft:inventory]]:

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	A '''crossbow''' is a [[Minecraft:Ranged attack\|ranged]] [[Minecraft:weapon]] that can load and fire [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, arrow variants, and [[Minecraft:firework rockets]]. Holding {{Control\|use\|text=use}} ~~will load~~ it and it ~~will remain~~ loaded until it is {{Control\|use\|text=fired}}, after which it can be loaded again.		A '''crossbow''' is a [[Minecraft:Ranged attack\|ranged]] [[Minecraft:weapon]] that can load and fire [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, arrow variants, and [[Minecraft:firework rockets]]. Holding {{Control\|use\|text=use}} loads it and it remains loaded until it is {{Control\|use\|text=fired}}, after which it can be loaded again.

	== Obtaining ==		== Obtaining ==
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	Crossbows are similar to [[Minecraft:bow]]s, but can be charged in advance for use at any time. They take longer to charge than a bow, are slightly more powerful, and shoot farther with slightly higher accuracy.		Crossbows are similar to [[Minecraft:bow]]s, but can be charged in advance for use at any time. They take longer to charge than a bow, are slightly more powerful, and shoot farther with slightly higher accuracy.

	Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player ~~that~~ fired the arrow ~~will hear~~ a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}		Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player who fired the arrow hears a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}

	Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.		Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w09a\|[[Minecraft:Infinity]], [[Minecraft:Flame]], [[Minecraft:Punch]], and [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments now work on crossbows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|dev=24w09a\|[[Minecraft:Infinity]], [[Minecraft:Flame]], [[Minecraft:Punch]], and [[Minecraft:Power]] enchantments now work on crossbows.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=24w13a\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.5\|exp=Update 1.21\|dev=24w13a\|Enchanted crossbows can now be ejected as loot from [[Minecraft:ominous vault]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.5\|dev=25w04a\|Crossbows ~~will~~ now show all charged projectiles in their tooltip instead of just the first.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.5\|dev=25w04a\|Crossbows now show all charged projectiles in their tooltip instead of just the first.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}
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	* Crossbows [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]] VI and above get stuck on the first frame on the recharging animation because the resulting charge time is negative, and the game never reaches the time markers that tell it to advance the animation or the reloading procedure itself. It is technically possible to charge such crossbows, but this would require overflowing the value that determines how long the crossbow has been charged. This takes such an amount of time that this is practically impossible: for example, charging a crossbow with Quick Charge VI would take 69.4 years to complete.		* Crossbows [[Minecraft:enchanted]] with [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]] VI and above get stuck on the first frame on the recharging animation because the resulting charge time is negative, and the game never reaches the time markers that tell it to advance the animation or the reloading procedure itself. It is technically possible to charge such crossbows, but this would require overflowing the value that determines how long the crossbow has been charged. This takes such an amount of time that this is practically impossible: for example, charging a crossbow with Quick Charge VI would take 69.4 years to complete.
	* Although Piercing allows arrows to bypass [[Minecraft:shield]]s, they cannot get through the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s projectile armor or a [[Minecraft:shulker]]'s shell.		* Although Piercing allows arrows to bypass [[Minecraft:shield]]s, they cannot get through the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s projectile armor or a [[Minecraft:shulker]]'s shell.
	* The crossbow's first-person loading animation {{in\|Bedrock}} is different from {{JE}}.
	* In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Crossbow\|crossbow]]s do not shoot the same arrows as bows, rather they shoot shorter, thicker, and oftentimes fletchless arrows (usually called "bolts") made to withstand the crossbow's increased power, which can shatter conventional arrows.		* In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Crossbow\|crossbow]]s do not shoot the same arrows as bows, rather they shoot shorter, thicker, and oftentimes fletchless arrows (usually called "bolts") made to withstand the crossbow's increased power, which can shatter conventional arrows.

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	EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped		EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped
	Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow~~<br>~~(~~It will~~ not shoot, only melee ~~attack~~)</br>		Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow (does not shoot, only melee attacks)</br>
	Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow		Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow
	Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow		Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow

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	=== Icons ===		=== Icons ===
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	Enchanted Crossbow.gif\|An [[Minecraft:enchanted]] crossbow.		Enchanted Crossbow.gif\|An [[Minecraft:enchanted]] crossbow
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Renders ===		=== Renders ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.		Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}
	Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''.		Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''
	Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.		Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow
	Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.		Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow
	Steve aiming with Crossbow.png\|Steve aiming a crossbow.		Steve aiming with Crossbow.png\|Steve aiming a crossbow
	Alex aiming with Crossbow.png\|Alex aiming a crossbow.		Alex aiming with Crossbow.png\|Alex aiming a crossbow
	Pillager Aiming with Crossbow BE.png\|A pillager aiming a crossbow {{in\|Bedrock}}.		Pillager Aiming with Crossbow BE.png\|A pillager aiming a crossbow {{in\|Bedrock}}
	Piglin with Crossbow targeting BE.png\|A piglin aiming a crossbow in ''Bedrock Edition''.		Piglin with Crossbow targeting BE.png\|A piglin aiming a crossbow in ''Bedrock Edition''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped.		EquippingCrossbow.png\|How the crossbow is equipped
	Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow<br>(It will not shoot, only melee attack).</br>		Zombie piglin with a crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]] with a crossbow<br>(It will not shoot, only melee attack)</br>
	Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow.		Pillager who broke his crossbow.png\|Pillager who broke its crossbow
	Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow.		Noor's Fireworks.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Noor]] firing a crossbow
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Development images ===		=== Development images ===
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	CrossbowMinecon.png\|A crossbow shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]].		CrossbowMinecon.png\|A crossbow shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
	PillagerMinecon.png\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] armed with a crossbow, shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]].		PillagerMinecon.png\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] armed with a crossbow, shown at [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
	Piercing Crossbow.jpg\|First image of a crossbow with the piercing enchantment.		Piercing Crossbow.jpg\|First image of a crossbow with the piercing enchantment
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	V&P Promo 10.jpg\|A firework crossbow in [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage: Official Trailer]]		V&P Promo 10.jpg\|A firework crossbow in [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage: Official Trailer]]
	Crossbow (MCD).png\|A {{MCD\|crossbow}} as it appears in {{MCD}}		Crossbow (MCD).png\|A {{MCD\|crossbow}} as it appears in {{MCD}}
	AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Crossbow\|crossbow]] as seen in {{amcm}}.		AMCM-FBTBC-bow-and-crossbow.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Movie:Crossbow\|crossbow]] as seen in {{amcm}}
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.		Steve Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Steve\|Steve]] charging a crossbow {{in\|Java}}.
	Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''Java Edition''.		Alex Charging Crossbow.gif\|[[Minecraft:Player#Alex\|Alex]] charging a crossbow in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''.
	Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.		Pillager Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:pillager]] charging a crossbow.
	Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.		Piglin Charging Crossbow.gif\|A [[Minecraft:piglin]] charging a crossbow.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w06a\|[[Minecraft:Tooltip]]s for crossbows now show a compact form of multiple repeated projectiles that are identical.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|3\|Arrows no longer trigger the attack [[Minecraft:invulnerability timer]], allowing multiple crossbow arrows to connect even if the entity is invulnerable.\|This also allows all three arrows from a [[Minecraft:Multishot]] crossbow to connect against a single entity.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|3\|Arrows no longer trigger the attack [[Minecraft:invulnerability timer]], allowing multiple crossbow arrows to connect even if the entity is invulnerable.
			\|This also allows all three arrows from a [[Minecraft:Multishot]] crossbow to connect against a single entity.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|4\|Crossbow [[Minecraft:inaccuracy]] has been lessened from 1 to 0.25, increasing the accuracy of fired arrows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|4\|Crossbow [[Minecraft:inaccuracy]] has been lessened from 1 to 0.25, increasing the accuracy of fired arrows.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|6\|Vertical momentum no longer influences the flight path of arrows fired from crossbows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|6\|Vertical momentum no longer influences the flight path of arrows fired from crossbows.}}

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	Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}		Crossbows can be loaded with arrows of any type. Like the bow, arrows shot by crossbows can be blocked by [[Minecraft:shield]]s. A crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] fires arrows that ignore blocking shields, allowing them to pass through and still hit their target. Arrows shot from a crossbow enchanted with [[Minecraft:Piercing]] can be picked up and used again, creating an effect similar to the bow-exclusive [[Minecraft:Infinity]] enchantment. When an arrow hits another player, the player that fired the arrow will hear a high-pitched "ding" sound to indicate the successful shot.{{only\|je}}

	Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.		Alternatively, they can be loaded with a firework rocket, which flies in a straight line at 32 m/s and, in {{JE}}, explodes on contact with blocks and entities.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-52675\|\|Fireworks do not explode on impact with entity and blocks\|Unresolved}}</ref> If the firework rocket has no firework stars, it deals no [[Minecraft:damage]]. In order to use a firework rocket with a crossbow, at least one firework rocket must be present in the player's [[Minecraft:offhand]]. Using a firework rocket uses 3 [[Minecraft:durability]] per shot, and fireworks with higher flight duration travel farther when fired. When a crossbow has the [[Minecraft:Multishot]] enchantment, the increased durability usage stacks, resulting in 9 durability being consumed with each shot. [[Minecraft:Piercing]] does not work with firework rockets, and firework rocket explosions have a radius of roughly 4 blocks.

	A crossbow can first be loaded by {{control\|using}} it, which starts charging it. While charging the crossbow, the [[Minecraft:player]] moves at sneaking speed. When the crossbow finishes charging, the arrow or firework rocket is then loaded into it and the player’s speed returns to normal. At this point, the crossbow ''must be used a second time'' to fire its projectile. Shooting a loaded crossbow does not delay any of the player's current actions like [[Minecraft:sprinting]] or [[Minecraft:swimming]]. Both arrows and firework rockets launched by crossbows are not augmented by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] effect.		A crossbow can first be loaded by {{control\|using}} it, which starts charging it. While charging the crossbow, the [[Minecraft:player]] moves at sneaking speed. When the crossbow finishes charging, the arrow or firework rocket is then loaded into it and the player’s speed returns to normal. At this point, the crossbow ''must be used a second time'' to fire its projectile. Shooting a loaded crossbow does not delay any of the player's current actions like [[Minecraft:sprinting]] or [[Minecraft:swimming]]. Both arrows and firework rockets launched by crossbows are not augmented by the [[Minecraft:Strength]] effect.

			In {{JE}}, continuing to hold {{Control\|use}} after firing a crossbow causes it to begin recharging again. In {{BE}}, continuing to hold {{Control\|use}} after firing a crossbow does not cause it to begin recharging, as the input must be released and then inputed again. There is also a small delay after fully charging a crossbow where it cannot be fired despite being fully charged, and a similar delay after firing a crossbow where it cannot be recharged again.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-238829\|\|Continuing to hold the use key with a crossbow after firing it does not start the charging phase, and both firing and charging are delayed\|Unresolved}}</ref> These bugs cause crossbows to effectively charge and fire slower than in ''Java Edition''.

	A loaded crossbow keeps its projectile when placed in another [[Minecraft:inventory]] slot or into an [[Minecraft:item frame]] without the projectile being unloaded or fired. A loaded crossbow also remains charged after repairing or enchanting it using a grindstone, anvil, or enchanting table. {{IN\|je}}, the crossbow’s tooltip also lists the loaded projectile and its effect, if any. Like with bows, the player can choose the type of arrow to fire based on its location in their [[Minecraft:inventory]]:		A loaded crossbow keeps its projectile when placed in another [[Minecraft:inventory]] slot or into an [[Minecraft:item frame]] without the projectile being unloaded or fired. A loaded crossbow also remains charged after repairing or enchanting it using a grindstone, anvil, or enchanting table. {{IN\|je}}, the crossbow’s tooltip also lists the loaded projectile and its effect, if any. Like with bows, the player can choose the type of arrow to fire based on its location in their [[Minecraft:inventory]]: