So my question is that is it a error in a surprise or it wasn't meant to work? If it wasn't meant to work, please make it work because it makes sense.
Whoever votes wants crossbows to shoot arrows on fire because crossbows are awesome and they deserve it.
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Flame is a bow enchantment, not a crossbow enchantment. The reason "it worked" is because in creative mode, you can enchant any item with any enchantment.
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