Simply Bows

Simply Bows

Adds unique bows with powerful abilities

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About this Mod

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How to find them

Simply Bows adds 7+ unique bows to the game. Each bow can be found in any chest in the game, with some appearing more frequently in certain areas.

Bow upgrades and rune etchings are also found in the same way.

Uprades

Unique bows can be further enhanced by applying Enchanted bow strings and Reinforced bow frames to them at an anvil. Holding 'Alt' while a bow tooltip is on-screen will display what each upgrade does to enhance the bow.

These upgrades cannot be reversed, so choose carefully.

Rune Etching

Unique bows can have runes etched into them at an anvil. These etchings alter the ability of the bow, in some cases resulting in significantly different behaviour.

The effect of the rune can be seen on the second tooltip tab of the bow. At the time of writing, each bow can be etched with one of four different runes - meaning there are a combination of 28 unique ability behaviours.

Rune etchings can be overriden, so if you don't like the way a etching has modified your bow ability, you can replace it at an anvil.

Available Versions

Simply Bows 0.1.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
April 21, 2026
Simply Bows 0.1.2release
MC 1.20.1fabric
April 21, 2026
Simply Bows 0.1.2release
MC 1.21.1fabric
March 8, 2026
Simply Bows 0.1.2release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
March 8, 2026
Simply Bows 0.1.1release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
March 3, 2026

How to Install Simply Bows on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply Bows server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Simply Bows compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Simply Bows officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Simply Bows – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simply Bows 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.

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License
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Supported Versions

1.21.11.20.1