Better Combat Reach Fix

Better Combat Reach Fix

Fixes the incompatibility between the Better Combat mod and the vanilla forge:entity_reach attribute, making the actual attack range fully respect and use the value of this attribute.

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About this Mod

Introduction

Adjusts the attack range calculation logic of the Better Combat mod to be compatible with the vanilla forge:entity_reach attribute, making the actual attack range fully respect and use the value of this attribute. Allows all mods that modify attack range through trinkets, potions, enchantments, or other means to work properly.

The original Better Combat mod, by design, completely overrides Minecraft's attack range calculation logic, causing all other mods' functionality that adjusts attack range by modifying the forge:entity_reach attribute to fail. No matter how much attack range you increase through any means, the actual attack range will be forcibly fixed to the weapon's default value by Better Combat. This mod changes this behavior, returning attack range calculation to the vanilla attribute system.

Configuration:

Default mode – Preserves weapon attack range differences (e.g., spear > sword) and stacks reach bonuses from all sources.

Alternative mode – All weapons use the same entity_reach value, ignoring inherent weapon differences.

You can switch modes in the configuration file: config/better_combat_reach_fix-common.toml

Features

✅ Full Compatibility: Perfectly compatible with all mods that modify the forge:entity_reach attribute.

✅ Plug and Play: No configuration required, takes effect immediately after installation.

✅ Preserve Original Experience: Fully retains all combat features of Better Combat, only adjusts the attack range calculation logic.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to daedelus_dev for developing the Better Combat mod, which brings us a wonderful combat experience.
Special thanks to Fallen__leaf, whose KubeJS tutorial inspired this mod.

Available Versions

Better Combat Reach Fix 1.1.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
May 16, 2026

How to Install Better Combat Reach Fix on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Combat Reach Fix server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Combat Reach Fix compatible with forge?

Better Combat Reach Fix officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Combat Reach Fix – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Combat Reach Fix 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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Supported Versions

1.20.1