Adam Scepaniak 09.29.25
If you have read our previous broadhead guides earlier in the year for compound bows – The Best Fixed Broadheads for Deer Hunting in 2025 and The Best Mechanical Broadheads for Deer Hunting in 2025 – you will notice some familiar companies in our guide for the best crossbow broadheads. This overlap we would attribute to good broadhead companies make good broadheads regardless of the platform. So, let’s dive into our Top 3 of the BEST crossbow broadheads that you can take with you into the field this fall in 2025. Let’s dive in!
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What to Look for in Good Crossbow Broadheads?
The elements that we are looking for in a good crossbow broadhead are extremely similar to the characteristics that we were hunting for in compound bow broadheads. They need to be reliable: whether they are fixed or mechanical, you need to trust that they will work. Additionally, they need to be lethal. In order to execute a swift, humane shot on game to be a good steward of the animals we hunt, you need to have a crossbow broadhead that has sharp, long cutting edges and will perform on tissue. Finally, it needs to hold up. This alludes to reliability, durability, and strength. If your broadhead falls apart on impact, then you will likely only injury and lose game. No one wants that.
What to Avoid in Bad Crossbow Broadheads?
So, if those are all of the traits that we are looking for in a good broadhead, then what should we avoid in a bad broadhead? It’s basically the opposite of everything we just discussed, but its a little more deep than that. If there are any repetitive, anecdotal stories of a broadhead being unreliable, stay away from them at all costs. Furthermore, avoid the gimmicky looking broadheads. If it has a dozen cutting edges, looks more like a children’s drawing of a harpoon, and seems like more “shock factor” than true efficacy on game, then trust your gut: it’s likely a garbage broadhead.
Finally, don’t be scared to spend a little money on your broadheads. When most of us have invested $1K+ on our crossbow rig, don’t buy the $20 broadheads. Your broadheads are the deciding factor on whether you successfully harvest an animal or not. Spend a touch more money on a good broadhead to ensure your hunt ends in high-fives and pics that you’re sending to friends and family.
The Best Crossbow Broadheads for Whitetail Deer in 2025
#1 – Annihilator Katana 125 Grain Crossbow Broadheads
The Annihilator Katana 125 Grain crossbow broadheads are some of the most unique looking ones to hit the market in recent memory, and they perform amazingly. They are expensive at an MSRP of $84.99 per 3-pack, but they will be well-worth it when you fill your tag with ease. Being constructed from a single piece of metal, there are no deploying edges or contraptions built into this broadhead that could potentially fail. A creative design that is no-nonsense.
- 125 grain weight for added momentum and penetration
- Top-Rated Katana Series (3rd-party test video dropping soon)
- 12 Single Bevel Edges (6 forward, 6 rear-facing)
- Crosscut Technology for maximum cutting surface area
- Raised Scoop Cavitation Design for pressure-induced trauma
- Flies with field-point accuracy from most bow types
- Silent flight profile — designed to reduce wind noise
- Nearly indestructible and reusable with proper resharpening
The Katana 125 Grain Broadhead brings the same devastating performance as the 100 grain version — but with added weight for hunters seeking more momentum, deeper penetration, and greater energy transfer on impact. Featuring Annihilator’s patented cavitation scoop technology, 12 single bevel edges, and our exclusive Crosscut blade design, this broadhead is engineered for maximum wound channels, quiet flight, and lethal efficiency.
#2 – Tenpoint EVO-X Montec Fixed Blade Broadhead
If the Tenpoint EVO-X Montec Fixed Blade Broadhead looks familiar, it is because G5 Outdoors has crafted this broadhead specifically for Tenpoint to be paired with their crossbows. The G5 Outdoors Montec took home the Silver Medal in our Best Fixed Broadheads list earlier in the year, and we’re seeing it once again in this crossbow broadheads list because it is simply that good. These are pretty affordable, too, with a modest retail price of only $39.99 for a 3-pack.
- 100% Steel Tough
- Cut-on-Contact Design
- Diamond Cut Sharpness
- Designed for High-Speed Crossbows
- One-Piece MIM Construction
- 1 1/8″ Cutting Diameter
Built exclusively for TenPoint by G5, this one-piece, 100-grain fixed blade broadhead is designed for maximum strength and pin-point accuracy, and features a three-blade, cut-on-contact design with a devastating 1 1/8″ cut.
#3 – Muzzy ONE Crossbow Broadhead
The Muzzy ONE Crossbow Broadhead is another monolithic-designed broadhead for the structural advantage in durability, reliability, and strength. Muzzy is a legendary brand and has been trusted for decades, and that continues with the advent and popularity of crossbows for whitetail deer hunting. The Muzzy ONE Crossbow Broadhead is available in 2 different grain weights – 100 and 125 grain – and retail for an affordable MSRP of $49.99 for a 3-pack.
- 3-Blade Broadhead
- Available in 100 or 125 grain
- Cut-on-Contact Tip
- 1-Piece Machined Stainless Steel Ferrule
- .046″ Thickness Blades
- 1 1/8″ Cutting Diameter
- Can be sharpened on a flat stone
- 3 per pack
With an innovative approach to one-piece broadhead design, the Muzzy ONE Crossbow head stands head and shoulders above the competition. The ONE Crossbow head is machined from a single piece of premium stainless steel, giving Muzzy the ability to precisely control all tolerances and deliver a truly Bad to the Bone broadhead. The hybrid chisel/cut-on-contact tip blasts through bone for incredible penetrating power, while precision positioned vents on the blades ensure the ONE flies with the accuracy Muzzy is known for. This solid 100-grain head features three deadly .046” thick blades with a 1 1/8” cut that leaves nothing to chance. Honed to perfection, the dependable Muzzy ONE can be easily resharpened on a flat stone, ensuring this broadhead is not only easy to care for and effortless to tune, but that it offers the performance and peace of mind bowhunters demand in the field. Designed by hunters, for hunters, the Muzzy ONE is sure to wreak havoc on even the toughest big game animals.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to crossbow hunting for whitetail deer, a lot of us are getting bold with the distances we’re willing to engage a deer because of the technology that encompasses crossbows: you can shoot further and more accurately than ever. We don’t want to get drunk on those positives though and skimp on our broadheads. Make sure to choose a quality one for every hunt so you can make ethical, swift shots on game.
As always, let us know all of your thoughts about the Annihilator Katana 125 Grain, Tenpoint EVO-X Montec Fixed Blade, and the Muzzy ONE crossbow broadheads in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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