✈️ Anti-Air System
A lightweight anti-aircraft system for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1, designed to extend vanilla combat mechanics with simple aircraft targeting features.
Overview
Anti-Air System introduces basic anti-air functionality into Minecraft without adding unnecessary complexity.
The mod enhances existing mechanics (like crossbows) and adds a deployable Flak 38 to allow players to interact with airborne targets in a more dynamic way.
It is built with a focus on:
- Simplicity
- Mod compatibility
- Server-side usability
Features
Crossbow Anti-Air Behavior
Crossbows fire modified projectiles when aircraft are nearby
Arrows gain:
- Increased speed
- Limited tracking capability
Designed to remain close to vanilla behavior
Projectile System
- Custom handling for anti-air arrows
- Mid-flight aircraft tracking
- Particle effects during flight
- Impact feedback when hitting valid targets
Flak 38
Deployable anti-aircraft entity
Manual aiming and firing
Includes:
- Ammunition system
- Basic repair functionality
Aircraft Detection
Centralized detection system for nearby aircraft
Used across:
- Crossbow logic
- Projectile tracking
Design Goals
- Keep the mod lightweight and efficient
- Avoid replacing core vanilla systems
- Provide a minimal but functional anti-air solution
- Ensure compatibility with other mods
Compatibility
- Minecraft Forge 1.20.1
- Intended for use with aircraft-based mods (e.g. Immersive Aircraft)
License
Licensed under GPL-3.0.
You are free to use, modify, and redistribute the mod under the same license terms.
Notes
This mod does not aim to be a full military simulation. Instead, it provides a simple and extendable foundation for anti-air mechanics in modded Minecraft.
