EDIT 2: Here’s an affordable alternative to Daryl’s Crossbow on Amazon. He’s had a few so far actually. So what crossbow does Daryl Dixon use in The Walking Dead you ask? The Walking Dead's 10 Best Daryl Episodes. Historically, crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of East Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Fan favorite Daryl Dixon got a new crossbow in season three, episode 12 (well he doesn’t actually use it till episode 13) of The Walking Dead. The medieval crossbow was called by many names, most of which derived from the word ballista, a torsion engine resembling a crossbow in appearance. A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts, quarrels or locks. Daryl's weapon has been missing for much of the second half of Season 6 after being stolen by Dwight. Season 6's most Daryl-focused episode was the one that introduced Daryl's present ... (Tyler James Williams) and he …