LazyBow
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Turn your bow into a legendary weapon. Three bow families, six materials, eleven unique enchantments, and a complete progression system. Each bow has its own identity, each enchantment its own playstyle.
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Description
LazyBow is a Minecraft 1.19.2 mod that introduces a completely new bow system, designed to offer depth, customization, and a fresh experience for ranged combat enthusiasts.
This isn't just about adding new bows: LazyBow redefines the bow as a strategic tool, with three distinct types (Normal Bow, Shortbow, Longbow), each with unique mechanics, enchantments, and roles. From component crafting all the way to netherite forging, every step is part of a progression designed to accompany the player from early game to endgame.
Features
- Three bow types — Normal Bow (balanced), Shortbow (fast, close-range), Longbow (powerful, sniping)
- Six materials — Leather, Copper, Iron, Gold, Diamond, Netherite, with increasing stats and rarity
- 11 unique enchantments — Each bow type has exclusive enchantments that change how you play
- Progression system — Component crafting, template upgrades, and smithing forging
- Configurable — Every aspect of the mod is tweakable via
lazybow.toml - Loot injection — Templates and enchanted books spawn in vanilla structure chests
- Advancements — 14 achievements guiding the player through progression
- Multiplayer ready — All mechanics work server-side
Enchantments
Shortbow (3 exclusive)
| Enchantment | Max | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Volley | I | Fires 2 extra arrows alongside the main shot at angled offsets. |
| Zephyr Step | I | Dash in your movement direction when shooting a fully-charged arrow. Consumes 1 hunger. Toggle with [V] key. |
| Venom Spray | III | Chance to inflict Poison and Slowness on hit. Base chance 30% + 15%/level. |
Longbow (3 exclusive)
| Enchantment | Max | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Armor Piercer | III | Multiplies damage by (1 + 0.08×level) and adds piercing that ignores armor. |
| Hunter's Mark | II | First hit marks the target with Glowing. Second hit on the same target deals bonus damage (25%/level). Mark switches if you hit a different enemy. |
| Heavy Impact | III | Chance to create an AoE shockwave dealing magic damage and knockback to nearby entities. |
Normal Bow (3 exclusive)
| Enchantment | Max | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment Arrow | III | Press [V] to activate targeting mode. Aim at an entity for 3s to lock on. Shoot to call down a rain of 7+ arrows. |
| Focus | III | Hold the draw beyond full charge to build Focus stacks (every 5 ticks). +10/12/15% damage per stack. |
| Afterimage | I | Charge 15 extra ticks beyond full pull for 2s of Invisibility + Speed II. 3 uses, then 30s cooldown. |
Additional Enchants
| Enchantment | Max | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Arrow | III | Deals delayed magic damage 1 second after impact (20% + 10%/level of base damage). |
| Soul Burn | III | On hit, creates a magic AoE explosion that ignites and damages nearby enemies. 20s cooldown. Mutually exclusive with Flame. |
Systems
Interactive Tooltips — Hold SHIFT to see detailed descriptions for each enchantment, including cooldowns, costs, and mechanics.
Custom Draw Curves — Each bow type has its own draw curve: Shortbow is instant and linear, Normal and Longbow use a quadratic curve that accelerates progressively.
Enchantment Limits — Longbows cap at Power III. Shortbows cap at Punch I. Flame and Soul Burn are mutually exclusive (new replaces old).
Gameplay
Each bow type has a distinct role:
- Shortbow — Dynamic combat. Shoot in 0.5s, dash away with Zephyr Step, poison with Venom Spray. For players who love mobility and pressure.
- Longbow — Strategic combat. Slow draw but every shot counts. Mark targets with Hunter's Mark, pierce armor with Armor Piercer, or devastate groups with Heavy Impact.
- Normal Bow — Technical combat. Build Focus stacks for devastating shots, use Judgment Arrow to hit behind cover, or activate Afterimage to vanish.
Progression
- Gather basic materials, craft components (Snapped Stick, Hide Glue, etc.)
- Craft the Leather Bow Template, then your first leather bow
- Find ores, craft the next tier template, forge at the smithing table
- Reach Netherite. Find or craft all 11 enchantments
Templates also spawn in 12 vanilla structure chests with scaling rarity.
Compatibility
- Minecraft: 1.19.2
- Loader: Fabric
- Fabric API: Required
- Fabric Loader: >= 0.16.0
- Java: 17
Not compatible with Forge or NeoForge (for now). Uses scoreboard tags for custom arrow data — compatible with most mods.
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader >= 0.16.0 for Minecraft 1.19.2
- Download Fabric API for 1.19.2
- Download LazyBow
- Place the
.jarfiles inmods/ - Launch with the Fabric profile
Configuration
lazybow.toml in .minecraft/config/. Auto-generated on first launch. Reload with /lazybow reload config.
| Section | Key Settings |
|---|---|
[normal_bow], [shortbow], [longbow] |
Pull time, durability per material |
[enchantment_limits] |
longbow_max_power_level=3, shortbow_max_punch_level=1 |
[zephyr_step] |
Dash strength, hunger cost, toggle behavior |
[echo_arrow] |
Delay ticks, damage multiplier |
[soul_burn] |
Cooldown, radius, damage, fire ticks |
[venom_spray] |
Proc chance, poison/slowness duration |
[hunters_mark] |
Bonus multiplier, glow duration |
[heavy_impact] |
Proc chance, radius, knockback, damage |
[judgment_arrow] |
Activation window, lock time, arrow count/damage, cooldown |
[volley] |
Side angle, velocity factor, spread |
[armor_piercer] |
Damage bonus per level, max pierce level |
[afterimage] |
Max uses, cooldown, extra ticks, effect durations |
[focus] |
Per-stack damage per level, stack interval |
Every enchantment section also has sound and particle toggles.
FAQ
Q: Can I use this on a server?
A: Yes, the mod is required on both server and client.
Q: Do I need to start a new world?
A: No. Templates can be found in already-generated chests, and you can always craft them.
Q: Can Flame and Soul Burn coexist?
A: No, they are mutually exclusive. Applying one removes the other.
Q: How do I use Judgment Arrow?
A: Press [V] to activate targeting, aim at an enemy for 3s (they will glow), then shoot a fully-charged arrow.
Q: How does Focus work?
A: Hold the draw beyond full charge — every 5 ticks you gain a damage stack. Audio feedback at each stack.
Q: Can I disable Zephyr Step?
A: Yes, press [V] to toggle it ON/OFF.
Q: Where do I find templates in chests?
A: In 12 vanilla structures: dungeons, mineshafts, pyramids, jungle temples, strongholds, mansions, buried treasure, shipwrecks, ocean ruins, nether fortresses.
Q: Can vanilla enchantments go on LazyBow bows?
A: Yes, with limits: Power max III on Longbows, Punch max I on Shortbows.
Q: Do enchantments appear at the enchanting table?
A: Yes, all 11 mod enchantments can appear, respecting bow type restrictions and compatibility rules.
Known Issues
- Cooldown data (Afterimage, Soul Burn, Judgment Arrow, Hunter's Mark) uses static UUID maps that reset on server restart — intentional behavior.
/lazybow give with allapplies all compatible enchants including Flame+SoulBurn; Flame is automatically removed.- Default values are tested on small servers. Large servers may need config tuning.
Credits
Development: Lattoso
Libraries: Fabric Loader, Fabric API, Fabric Loom, Yarn Mappings, Mixin (SpongePowered)
Support
Report bugs or suggest features on the project's GitHub repository. Include Minecraft version, mod version, logs, and reproduction steps.
The LazyBow Team
