Crossbow Guide — Palworld Weapon — full walkthrough
The Crossbow trades draw speed for burst damage. It's the highest single-hit ranged option between the Bow and the Assault Rifle, and the best tool for softening Alpha Pals for capture.
Updated 2026-07-29
Key takeaways
- ✓Unlock and recipe
- ✓Base stats
- ✓Best use
Unlock and recipe
Unlocks at Level 13 for 2 Tech points. Crafted with 20 Wood, 10 Ingot, 20 Fiber and 10 Nail at the Workbench.
Base stats
Damage 35 per bolt (70 headshot), reload ~2 seconds, effective range ~45m. Shares ammo with the Bow.
Best use
Alpha catching: pull from a cliff, land two headshots, throw a Mega Sphere at the green ring. Also excellent for sniping Chillet from mid-range.