Better Arrows
Better Arrows adds arrow ricochet off blocks and a mechanic for recovering arrows after firing, making archery combat more dynamic and strategic without straying from the vanilla experience.
About this Mod
⚠️ BETA - Better Arrows
This mod is in beta version.
This means it may contain bugs, unstable behavior, and frequent changes in mechanics.
🏹 Better Arrows
A mod that improves the bow experience in Minecraft, adding arrow recovery mechanics and dynamic ricochet off blocks.
✨ Features
🏹 Arrow Recovery
Arrows fired can be recovered after defeating enemies, increasing the bow's utility and reducing ammunition waste.
🔄 Arrow Ricochet
Depending on the block hit, arrows can bounce and change their trajectory, creating unique combat and exploration situations.
🎯 Special Interactions
- Bells can be activated when hit by arrows
- Certain blocks alter ricochet behavior
- Mobs like slimes influence arrow impact
⚙️ Compatibility
- Minecraft: 1.21.1 (adjustable depending on build)
- NeoForge
- Compatible with other combat and projectile physics mods
💡 Mod Idea
To improve bow combat, making arrows more interactive, reusable, and dynamic within the world.
🧪 Notes
- Arrows in creative mode are not recoverable
- Some effects depend on the type of block hit
- Mechanics may change in future (beta) versions
Available Versions
How to Install Better Arrows 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Arrows". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Arrows 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Arrows compatible with neoforge?
Better Arrows officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Arrows – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Arrows 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Better Arrows with just one click on your server.