The medieval crossbow was called by many names, most of which derived from the word ballista, a torsion engine resembling a crossbow in appearance. He’s had a few so far actually. Daryl's weapon has been missing for much of the second half of Season 6 after being stolen by Dwight. The Walking Dead's 10 Best Daryl Episodes. EDIT 2: Here’s an affordable alternative to Daryl’s Crossbow on Amazon. Historically, crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of East Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Season 6's most Daryl-focused episode was the one that introduced Daryl's present ... (Tyler James Williams) and he … 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. So what crossbow does Daryl Dixon use in The Walking Dead you ask? A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts, quarrels or locks.