Unique Ranged
The Cross Pollinator
★ UniqueUnique Rapid Crossbow
The Cross Pollinator is the Unique version of Rapid Crossbow in Minecraft Dungeons 2.
Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%.

- Type
- Ranged · Crossbow
- Build roles
- —
- Known regions
- 3
- Base weapon
- Rapid Crossbow
Quick stats
- Shot Damage
- 8
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Shot Interval
- 0,2
- Ammo
- 25
- Range
- 7,5
- Type
- Crossbow
Base comparison values. In game, Item Power, Effects and Enchantments change the final result.
What makes The Cross Pollinator different?
Fixed effect
Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%.
A Unique is not simply an upgraded version of its base weapon: some share the same base combat values, and some trade a stat for their fixed effect. Compare before you invest.
Compare with Rapid Crossbow
Same
Base profile traits: High ammo · Fast attacks · Ranged. Use them to compare attack pattern, speed and reach against other weapons.
Different
No combat values change. The Unique adds its fixed effect only.
Combat stats
- Shot Damage
- 8
- Shot Interval
- 0,2
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Ammo
- 25
- Range
- 7,5
25 ammo, one shot every 0,2s, up to 7,5 blocks.
A per-hit breakdown is not published for this weapon yet, so only the verified combo values are shown.
Where to find The Cross Pollinator
- Howling WoodsAvailable earliest
- Frozen Highlands
- Ravines
How this Unique drops
- Region loot pool
- Rapid Crossbow drops
- Unique rarity roll
- The Cross Pollinator
Exact per-weapon drop percentages are not published data, so we show source membership instead of a made-up number.
How to farm The Cross Pollinator
Base & Unique
Effects it can roll
Gear effects this weapon can roll from the shared loot pool. A Unique keeps this pool and adds its fixed effect.
Fixed effect
Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%.
Always part of this Unique weapon and never re-rolled.
Effects it can roll
12 possible effects
This Unique shares the Rapid Crossbow effect pool.
Build fit
Playstyle groups follow what a weapon can actually support in a build, not an internal class name.
No build role is published for this weapon yet.
Compare The Cross Pollinator
Compare The Cross Pollinator
Full comparison →Blacksmith & enchanting
Three different layers can change a weapon. Keep them apart.
Fixed Unique effect
Comes with the Unique weapon and cannot be re-rolled.
Rolled gear effect
Rolled on the item and re-rollable at the Blacksmith.
Applied enchantment
Added separately to a compatible item.
Common player questions
Where can I get The Cross Pollinator?
It can drop in 3 known regions. See Where to find above, then use the Farm Finder for a route that fits your progress.
What is The Cross Pollinator's Unique effect?
Reduces time between shots with ranged weapons by 40%.
Is The Cross Pollinator melee or ranged?
The Cross Pollinator is a Ranged Crossbow.
Which effects can The Cross Pollinator roll?
It draws from a shared pool of 12 gear effects. See Effects it can roll above.
How does The Cross Pollinator compare with Rapid Crossbow?
Open the Weapon Compare tool to see Rapid Crossbow and this weapon side by side.
Next steps