Question: how do xbows work in coc?
Answer: The X-Bow is a single target, rapid-firing turret that unlocks at Town Hall 9.
The X-Bow has to be loaded to work. ... 
It can be configured to two modes - Ground Mode, where it can only target ground troops at a 14 tile range, or Ground and Air, where it can target both ground and air units at an 11 tile range.