Responsive Knockback

Remove that delay on knockback

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About this Mod

(Fixes bug MC-297196 - Knockback is synchronized to client with inconsistent delay)

Responsive and smooth knockback

Syncs the mobs position as soon as knockback is applied. Fixing inconsistent visual delays between attack and knockback.

Comparison Video

🔧 How it works:

Synchronizes entity positions later in the tick loop after the knockback has had an effect on the mobs position in a way which maximizes compatibility with other mods.

Available Versions

Responsive Knockback 1.1 for NeoForge on MC 1.20.5 to 1.21.xrelease

MC 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10neoforge

October 30, 2025

Responsive Knockback 1.0 for NeoForge on MC 1.20.4 to 1.21.5release

MC 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

April 28, 2025

How to Install Responsive Knockback on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Responsive Knockback". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8 (+11 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Responsive Knockback server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Responsive Knockback compatible with neoforge?

Responsive Knockback officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Responsive Knockback – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Responsive Knockback consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.