Vanilla+ Bows
Vanilla+ Bows expands Minecraft's ranged combat with new bows and arrows made from iron, gold, diamond, emerald, and netherite.
Each bow determines how a shot is launched, while each arrow determines its impact. Vanilla bows and arrows remain fully supported as a balanced starting option.
Features
- 5 new bow materials: iron, gold, diamond, emerald, and netherite.
- 5 new arrow materials with damage multipliers and tactical effects.
- Unique stats, durability, and perks for every bow.
- Visible feedback for piercing, projectile speed, and armor-piercing effects.
- Compatibility with vanilla enchantments:
- Power
- Punch
- Flame
- Infinity
- Mending
- Unbreaking
- Recipe Book integration, advancements, and optional JEI support.
- Vanilla bows and arrows are also available in the mod's creative tab.
Recipes and Progression
Special arrows follow the classic vertical recipe layout: arrowhead material, stick, and feather.
Iron and gold arrows have two crafting options:
- 1 nugget crafts 1 arrow.
- 1 ingot crafts 9 arrows.
Diamond and emerald bows can use either an iron bow or a gold bow as their base. Every recipe has its own Recipe Book unlock and crafting advancement.
Requirements
- Minecraft 26.2
- Fabric Loader 0.19.3 or newer
- Fabric API 0.155.2+26.2 or a compatible newer release
- Java 25
- YetAnotherConfigLib v3 3.9.5+26.2-fabric
JEI and Mod Menu are optional client-side integrations.
Multiplayer
Combat configuration is controlled by the server and automatically synchronized with modded clients, ensuring consistent rules for every player.
Credits
Created by Akastico.
License: CC0-1.0.
