Is the crossbow good in The Forest?

The crossbow is a very dangerous weapon. It has a high damage as being able to 2 shot cannibals and get headshots to instantly kill them. The crossbow cannot be crafted and must be found in an underwater cave located west of the tree of life and just under an island.
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What are crossbow bolts for in the forest?

Crossbow Bolts are the only ammunition available for the Crossbow. They cannot be crafted, and can only be found. They cannot be stored and the max carry capacity is 10. They sometimes glitch when hitting an enemy or animal causing the Crossbow Bolt to vanish.
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Is the crossbow better than the Modern Bow?

As the bow is shot, the string on a conventional compound bow pushes the arrow more than twice the distance as when a crossbow is shot. Therefore, to produce the same arrow speeds, a crossbow must have more than twice the draw weight of a compound bow.
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Do different arrows do more damage in the forest?

Gameplay. Bone arrows do 40% more damage than regular arrows. Bone arrows, like all other arrows, are capable of head shots. This will most likely instantly kill a cannibal if it strikes them in the head.
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Is crossbow hunting difficult?

Crossbows are bulkier, heavier, and more difficult to transport than firearms or conventional bows. Crossbow hunting is done at a much closer range than rifle hunting. Therefore, it often requires a higher degree of stealth and sheer effort to get into position to make the shot (similar to fly fishermen among anglers).
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What is the best weapon in the forest?

The Forest: 10 Best Weapons, Ranked
  • 8 Dynamite.
  • 7 Flare Gun.
  • 6 Modern Axe.
  • 5 Katana.
  • 4 Modern Bow.
  • 3 Molotov Cocktail.
  • 2 Upgraded Spear.
  • 1 Incendiary Spear.
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Where is Katana the forest?

Location. The Katana is found in the Dead Cave (Cave 1). It is one of the easiest to obtain items in the game, as it does not require that the player face any cannibals or mutants. To obtain the Katana, enter the easternmost entrance for Cave 1 (located here), which is not too far from the river.
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What is the church for in the forest?

It serves no purpose other than decoration, except for protecting the player from rain. Like the gazebo the final amount of logs is determined by how high the player makes the structure.
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What are the big trees in the forest game?

Sacred trees (also known as spirit trees, big trees and tree of life; or Fig Tree in the game files) are giant, pale, oak-like deciduous trees scattered across the southern part of the Peninsula. These trees cannot be cut down or blown up.
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How do you duplicate arrows in the forest?

bug / broken game mechanic in the forest that we found when playing if you have arrows and combine it with the tray and spam right click on the arrow stack in the top left it is a duplication glitch giving you infinite arrows, and it is repeatable.
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Where to find the upgraded bow in the forest?

The Modern Bow is located inside the Chasm Cave. Getting inside isn't easy, and to clarify it further, you need a rebreather alongside a climbing hatchet to begin your experience.
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What is the strongest armor in the forest?

Creepy Armour is the strongest armour in The Forest. Creepy Armour reduces the player's sneak ability, making them easier for Mutants and Cannibals to notice.
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How do you beat Armsy the forest?

If you can catch the Armsy by itself, or kill off its escorts, an effective way of killing it is to poison it with one or two poison arrows and then attack it with a chainsaw. The slow from the poison and the flinch from the chainsaw will lock up the Armsy, making it an easy kill.
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What do effigies do in the forest?

Effects. Their main purpose is to cause fear in cannibals and keep them away from the player, similar to how red paint works.
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What's the best ranged weapon in The Forest?

The Forest: The 3 Best Ranged Weapons
  • Modern bow.
  • Crossbow.
  • Flare gun.
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What are crossbows good for?

In modern times, firearms have largely supplanted bows and crossbows as weapons of warfare. However, crossbows still remain widely used for competitive shooting sports and hunting, or for relatively silent shooting.
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Why is a crossbow better than a bow?

Crossbows: Crossbows can be learned quickly and allow those with physical limitations to hunt with a bow readily. While they are not fast while loading, they can have more kinetic energy than compound bows.
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Is crossbow hunting fun?

Crossbows are fun to shoot and great for hunting, but just as with a bow, muzzleloader or firearm practice is needed for confidence and familiarity. Treestand placement is always critical, but when hunting with a crossbow it's even more so.
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