Best Crossbow Loadouts
Crossbow Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the Crossbow.
Warzone
MW3
Crossbow
Best Crossbow Loadout for Crossbow
Attachments
Loadout Description
The crossbow is currently making a comeback! Especially good in solos.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Crossbow Statistics
The statistics of the Crossbow in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
MW3
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key Crossbow Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
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Crossbow Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the Crossbow.
MW3
#5
Versatile
Viable
Warzone
#5
Long Range
Viable
Crossbow Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the Crossbow used by your favorite creator and streamers.
Most Popular
Recently Added
Popular Last 7 Days
Crossbow Camos Challenges
The collection of all Crossbow camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
MW19
Prestige Camos
Zombies
Mastery
Gold
Complete all camo challenges for this weapon.
Platinum
Unlock the Gold camo for every weapon of this class.
Damascus
Unlock the Platinum camo for all weapon classes.
Obsidian
Get 15 Kills in a Single Match 125 Times.
Base Camos
Spray Paint
Kill 450 Enemies.
Woodland
Kill 60 Enemies with Headshots.
Digital
Get 50 Kills while Crouching.
Dragon
Get 50 One Shot Kills.
Splinter
Get 100 Longshot Kills.
Topo
Get 100 Kills While Mounted.
Tiger
Get 180 Kills While your Gun is Using All Attachment Slots.
Stripes
Get 50 Kills Shortly After Reloading.
Reptile
Get 110 Kills While your Gun is Using No Attachment Slots.
Skulls
Kill 3 Enemies Without Dying 35 Times.
Crossbow Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the Crossbow in Warzone!
Oct 1, 2024
Season 6
Buff
Increased bolt velocity to 200m/s, up from 110m/s.
Decreased bolt gravity influence by 70%.
Brightblaze 20” Bolts
Removed aim down sight spread.
Blastcap 20” Bolts
Removed aim down sight spread.
FTAC Caustic 20” Bolts
Removed aim down sight spread.
Jun 11, 2024
Season 4
Nerf
Blastcap 20" Bolts
Stuck damage decreased to 110, down from 200.
Inner damage decreased to 110, down from 150.
Outer damage decreased to 35, down from 50.
Feb 7, 2024
Season 2
Buff
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 3x, up from 1.2x.
Lower limb Damage Multipliers increased to 1x, up from 0.9x.
Season 5
Nerf
Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.5, down from 1.8
Upper Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.5, down from 1.8
Lower Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.5, down from 1.8
Season 5 Reloaded
Buff
Upper Extremities Damage Multiplier increased to 1.8, up from 1.5
Lower Torso Damage Multiplier increased to 1.9, up from 1.5
Season 2
Buff
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 3x, up from 1.2x.
Lower limb Damage Multipliers increased to 1x, up from 0.9x.
Crossbow Attachments
All the attachments available on the Crossbow, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | Wire | ||||
| Level 3 | Wire | ||||
| Level 4 | Stock | ||||
| Level 4 | Stock | ||||
| Level 5 | Arms | ||||
| Level 5 | Arms | ||||
| Level 7 | Bolt | ||||
| Level 7 | Bolt | ||||
| Level 9 | Arms | ||||
| Level 9 | Arms | ||||
| Level 10 | Stock | ||||
| Level 10 | Stock | ||||
| Level 11 | Bolt | ||||
| Level 11 | Bolt | ||||
| Level 12 | Arms | ||||
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| Level 13 | Stock | ||||
| Level 13 | Stock | ||||
| Level 14 | Wire | ||||
| Level 14 | Wire | ||||
| Level 15 | Arms | ||||
| Level 15 | Arms | ||||
| Level 16 | Stock | ||||
| Level 16 | Stock | ||||
| Level 17 | Bolt | ||||
| Level 17 | Bolt |
Crossbow Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA-B 50 |  | Marksman Rifle | 2.6% | View  | |
| SP-R 208 |  | Marksman Rifle | 1.7% | View | |
| Lockwood MK2 |  | Marksman Rifle | 3.3% | View | |
| Tempus Torrent |  | Marksman Rifle | 1.2% | View | |
| EBR-14 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| LM-S |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View | |
| TAQ-M |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View |
SA-B 50Marksman Rifle
SP-R 208Marksman Rifle
Lockwood MK2Marksman Rifle
Tempus TorrentMarksman Rifle
EBR-14Marksman Rifle
LM-SMarksman Rifle
TAQ-MMarksman Rifle
Crossbow Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the Crossbow Popularity.
Warzone
MW3
Current Crossbow Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
Crossbow Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Crossbow.
Is the Crossbow meta in Warzone?
The Crossbow is currently ranked as Viable in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 1.2%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best Crossbow Loadout?
The best Crossbow Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: S0 Momenti Barrel, JAK Glassless Optic Optic, FTAC Piercer Stock, 28-Strand Cable Magazine, Blastcap 20" Bolts Bolt.
Is the Crossbow easy to use?
The Crossbow has a base EaseScore of 0/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the Crossbow TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the Crossbow has an weighted average time to kill of 2505ms up to 10m. Then 2640ms up to 40m, 2907ms up to 80m and 3212ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the Crossbow?
The best alternatives to the Crossbow are SA-B 50, SP-R 208, Lockwood MK2, Tempus Torrent, EBR-14.
What is the Crossbow pick rate?
The current Crossbow pick rate is 1.2%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.