Frostbound Armbow

Quickstart

1. Craft the Frostbound Armbow using the recipe below.
2. Equip it in your hand like any bow or crossbow.
3. Right-click (or hold the use action) to fire icy bolts rapidly — no need to wait for a slow draw-back.
4. Aim at mobs or players to land fast, hard-hitting shots that send targets flying backward.

Overview

The Frostbound Armbow is a magical arm-mounted crossbow that fires a continuous stream of icy bolts. Unlike a normal bow or crossbow, it doesn't require charging between shots — it fires almost instantly, trading a slightly lower per-hit damage for a dramatically faster rate of fire and powerful knockback that shoves enemies away with every hit.

What It Adds

• Frostbound Armbow — a rare, hand-equipped ranged weapon with its own icy bolt projectile and crossbow-style firing animation.

Crafting And Obtaining

Craft the Frostbound Armbow at a crafting table:

You'll need iron ingots, string, and a crossbow to assemble it.

How To Use

• Hold the Armbow and use it just like a bow — aim and fire.
• Shots come out in rapid succession thanks to its very short cooldown between bolts, so you can keep pressure on enemies without needing to reload or draw back.
• Bolts fly in the direction you're looking and travel at a fast, consistent speed.
• Each hit deals solid fixed damage and knocks the target strongly away from you, making it great for keeping distance from aggressive mobs or players.

Abilities And Mechanics

• Rapid Fire: The Armbow has an extremely short cooldown between shots, letting you fire far more frequently than a standard bow or crossbow.
• Heavy Knockback: Every successful hit pushes the target away from the shooter with a strong horizontal shove and a noticeable upward pop, similar to a heavily enchanted knockback weapon.
• Durability: The Armbow wears down with use and can be repaired using iron ingots, restoring a portion of its maximum durability.
• Enchanting: It can be enchanted using bow-related enchantments at an enchanting table.

Progression And Strategy

Use the Frostbound Armbow when you need to control fights at range — its rapid-fire knockback is excellent for keeping dangerous mobs, mobs in groups, or PvP opponents at bay while you continue dealing damage. Because it consumes durability with sustained use, keep iron ingots on hand for repairs during extended engagements.