Shortbow

Shortbows can fire immediately for minimum damage, but holding the ranged attack button causes it to charge the arrow, dealing the maximum damage after a short charge time.

Last Verified: Aug 31, 2026

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**This is the item as it looked in the first Minecraft Dungeons.** Shortbow returns in Dungeons II, but Mojang has not shown it — a returning name can be redesigned, so treat this as the first game’s art rather than a picture of the sequel’s version.Minecraft Wiki — File:MCD Shortbow.pngThe preferred weapon of thieves and rogues, the Shortbow is nimble and lethal at short range.Ranged WeaponCommon / Rare2.7Power8.4Speed14AmmoUnique variants in the first game: Purple Storm, Mechanical Shortbow, Love Spell Bow.Minecraft Wiki — Dungeons:Shortbow

Last verified Aug 31, 2026.

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