Better n' Stronger Bows

Want stronger bows in your game? This mod is just for you!

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About this Mod

Better N' Stronger Bows adds 5 new tiers of bows stronger than the vanilla bow
(Neoforge port coming soon)
The mod adds Copper, Iron, Gold, Diamond and Netherite tiers of bows.
Below are the recipes for the bows along with technical information about the damage they deal.

copper bow crafting recipe
The copper bow has a multiplier of 1.25
It can kill an iron golem in 10 (fully charged) hits.

Iron bow recipe
The iron bow has a multiplier of 1.6
It can kill an iron golem in 10 hits.
It is more durable than a Copper bow

golden bow crafting recipe
The golden bow has a multiplier of 1.80
It can kill an iron golem in 7 hits.
It can break easily though.

diamond bow recipe
The diamond bow has a multiplier of about 2
It can kill an iron golem in 6 hits.

Netherite bow crafting recipe
The netherite bow has the highest multiplier
It kills iron golems in just 4 hits.

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Available Versions

Better n' Stronger Bows-fabric 1.1.0release

MC 1.21.1fabric

February 27, 2026

Better n' Stronger Bows-forge 1.1.0release

MC 1.21.1forge

February 27, 2026

Better n' Stronger Bows V1.0release

MC 1.21.1fabric

February 17, 2026

How to Install Better n' Stronger Bows on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set fabric Loader

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

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better n' Stronger 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 Better n' Stronger Bows compatible with fabric and forge?

Better n' Stronger Bows officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.21.1. 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 Better n' Stronger Bows – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better n' Stronger 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.