Learn how to build and use a trebuchet in Conan Exiles. This guide covers material requirements, crafting steps, ammunition types, and aiming mechanics for siege warfare.
To build a trebuchet in Conan Exiles, you will need a total of 1,500 Wood, 450 Stone, 30 Shaped Wood, 25 Brick, and 15 Iron Reinforcement. Each component has a default crafting time of 30 minutes.
Materials Needed
| Item | Materials |
| Siege foundation | 30 Shaped Wood, 25 Brick, 15 Iron Reinforcement |
| Trebuchet Base | 500 Wood, 150 Stone |
| Trebuchet Frame | 500 Wood, 150 Stone |
| Trebuchet Arm | 500 Wood, 150 Stone |
Crafting and Placement
First, craft the Siege Foundation. You need the Engineer knowledge, unlocked at level 25. Place it on your quickslot bar and then press the corresponding key to place it in the world. Ensure it's placed high enough to avoid clipping with the terrain. The Siege Foundation is large, covering about two and a half building foundation pieces in circumference.
Next, craft the Trebuchet Base using 500 Wood and 150 Stone. Place it directly on top of the Siege Foundation. If you encounter clipping issues, you can deconstruct the Siege Foundation (it will return to your inventory) and reposition it.
After the base is placed, interact with the Trebuchet Frame to craft it using 500 Wood and 150 Stone. Once the frame is built, you can then craft the Trebuchet Arm, which also takes 500 Wood and 150 Stone. The frame must be built before the arm can be crafted.
Using the Trebuchet in Combat
Once all parts are crafted, interact with the trebuchet to access its ammunition crafting menu. The simplest ammunition is the Siege Boulder, requiring 150 Stone. It's recommended to practice with Siege Boulders before crafting more expensive ammunition types.
Trebuchet Ammunition Types
| Ammunition | Materials |
| Burning Siege Boulder | 75 Tar, 75 Stone |
| Demon-Fire Barrage | 2 Explosive Jar, 10 Twine |
| Ironstone Siege Boulder | 75 Ironstone |
| Salvaged Star Metal Shell | 75 Star Metal Ore |
| Sieger Boulder | 150 Stone |
| Smelted Iron Siege Boulder | 75 Ironstone, 10 Steelfire |
Moving and Aiming
Once built, the trebuchet cannot be easily moved. While the Siege Foundation and Trebuchet Base can be recovered if dismantled, the Frame and Arm will need to be rebuilt. Choose your placement location carefully.
Aiming Mechanics
To aim, run to either of the wooden handles on the trebuchet's edges to rotate it slowly. A small lever near the center controls the firing angle, adjustable from -25 to 80 degrees. This angle is adjusted by repeatedly clicking the lever, so it's best to set this before combat.
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content