There are not many options if you want to hit something from long range. Additionally, many people have suggested being able to put the spyglass on the crossbow. This suggestion is a mix of both of these.
The heavy crossbow already exists in dungeons as a heavy hitting, but slow weapon. I suggest that it gets implemented as a mid/late game item/upgrade to the crossbow (maybe made w/netherite?). The heavy crossbow would take a long time to prepare, and could (maybe) use the same enchantments as the regular crossbow. The heavy crossbow would deal more damage than the regular one, has a much longer range, significantly less drop-off, arrow speed, etc. Downsides would include a much longer time to prepare to fire, and lesser practicality when dealing with multiple targets. As an added upgrade, you can attach a spyglass for easier aiming. Of course this would more likely be used in multiplayer/pvp, but it could also be used as a fun alternative for the crossbow or bow in single player as well.
In conclusion, if the heavy crossbow were to be added, it would be a long range based upgrade to the crossbow. It would be slow, but powerful and would add a little more strategy to combat and dealing with mobs at various ranges.
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