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.