Crossbow Sound Effects
10 free crossbow sound effects for medieval and fantasy games, or for reloading moments · 0.65–2.6 s each · MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 crossbow sound effects cover a bolt shot, a crossbow cranked back with a winch, cocked by hand, a bolt loaded, a bolt flying past, a bolt hitting a wooden target, a repeating crossbow, a shot far away, a steel crossbow and the trigger of an empty one. Use them for shots and reloads in medieval and fantasy games.
Quick picks: Bolt Shot Crossbow 06 (1.1 s, recommended) · Target Hit Crossbow 08 (0.65 s, the shortest, recommended) · Crank Winch Crossbow 02 (2.6 s, the longest, recommended)
All 10 crossbow sound effects
- Target Hit Crossbow 080.65 s0.65 s
A crossbow bolt strikes a wooden target with a thunk. Use it for target practice.
- Dry Trigger Crossbow 030.65 s0.65 s
The trigger of an empty crossbow clicks.
- Bolt Flyby Crossbow 040.85 s0.85 s
A crossbow fires and the bolt whooshes past.
- 1.1 s
A crossbow fires with a string snap and a thud of the stock. Use it for medieval games.
- 1.1 s
A bolt slides into the groove with a scrape and a click.
- Cocking Crossbow 011.1 s1.1 s
A crossbow string is pulled back and latches with a click.
- 1.2 s
A big steel crossbow fires with a thump and a ringing bow.
- 1.2 s
A repeating crossbow fires bolts fast with mechanical clacks.
- Distant Crossbow 101.4 s1.4 s
A crossbow shot echoes across a valley from far away.
- 2.6 s
A crossbow winch ratchets and clicks as the string is pulled back.
Sound effects related to crossbow
Common uses: medieval and fantasy games, reloading moments.
Which crossbow variation to use
Pick the bolt shot or the steel crossbow for a shot, and pair it with the crank winch, cocking or bolt loading for the reload. Choose the flyby for a near miss, the target hit for archery practice, the repeating crossbow for fast fire and the distant shot for a battle in the background.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about crossbow
What sound does a crossbow make?
A snap of the string as it fires and a thud through the stock, as in Bolt Shot Crossbow 06. Reloading adds ratchet clicks or a latch: Crank Winch Crossbow 02 uses a winch, Cocking Crossbow 01 a hand pull.
Is the Minecraft crossbow sound here?
No. Sounds from other games are not on this page; these are new crossbow sounds for your own game.
What does a crossbow bolt flying past sound like?
Bolt Flyby Crossbow 04 fires and the bolt whooshes past close by; Target Hit Crossbow 08 ends with the bolt striking wood.
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