Crossbow

The Crossbow is the highest-tier ranged weapon in Starsand Island, awarded to players who earn the Expert Explorer certification. A mechanically advanced weapon with superior power and range compared to all preceding ranged options, the Crossbow represents the pinnacle of the exploration profession's combat rewards. It fires the full complement of arrow ammunition types, enabling both devastating combat output and full access to elemental puzzle solutions.

Earning the Crossbow requires reaching the Expert Explorer tier — the highest rank in the exploration profession — making it a true endgame reward for dedicated explorers. Once obtained, it becomes the definitive ranged weapon for boss encounters and late-game combat. Players who reach this tier should invest heavily in arrow crafting to maximize the Crossbow's potential in both dungeon exploration and open-world combat.