Wicked Ridge Crossbow Broadheads

The Wicked Ridge Demise broadhead is purpose-built for the brand's faster models, rated to handle crossbows shooting up to 430 FPS. It uses a two-blade, rear-deploying mechanical design - the blades stay tucked during flight for a field-point-like trajectory and deploy on impact, which tends to improve accuracy consistency compared to fixed-blade heads that can plane in flight. For any current Wicked Ridge model near or at the top of its speed range, matching a broadhead rated for that FPS ceiling isn't optional.

• Rear-deploying mechanical (like the Demise): blades open from behind the point on impact, typically flies more like a field point pre-impact, which helps accuracy for hunters who practice with field points and want that same point of impact in the field.
• Fixed-blade: blades are exposed in flight, generally considered more reliable in cold weather or at very close range where mechanical deployment timing matters less, but can be more sensitive to broadhead-specific tuning.

For hunters assembling a full hunting-ready kit rather than buying broadheads alone, a compatible accessory package bundling lighted nocks with broadheads covers two needs at once - impact performance and low-light shot visibility. These bundle packages are generic/compatible rather than Wicked Ridge branded, so double-check the broadhead's own FPS rating against your crossbow's speed before hunting season.

Whether you're shooting an Invader M1 or a Warrior 400, the deciding factor isn't the model name - it's your bow's actual rated FPS. Check your owner's manual or the model's spec sheet, then choose a broadhead rated at or above that number. The Demise's 430 FPS rating covers the great majority of current Wicked Ridge models.