Crossbowverhaul
Crossbow replacer for 1.16.5, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20.1
About this Mod
Inspired by Balkon's Weapons, this mod aims to reintroduce the classic era crossbow concept,
originally made by BalkondeurAlpha before the 1.14 vanilla introduction
Issues are to be reported on the github issue tracker, you can find that one here: issue tracker
This mod is part of Excalibur's Crate, a 1:1 YogBox revival, you can join that modpack's discord here
The crossbow now loads slower, using bolts as ammunition instead of arrows,
Multishot now increases to 3 and the crossbow recipe has changed
Please note that this replaces the standard crossbow!
[Mobs will also wield this deadly new firepower]
Random private messages will be deleted and ignored. There are no comments cause i'm not interested in interacting with the community and i don't enjoy doing that. For bugs: The comments section isn't intended for that, please use the issue tracker and fill out the template.
Also check out this resourcepack made by Rustillery, it added integration with crossbowverhaul: https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/flintlock-to-wheellock/
Available Versions
How to Install Crossbowverhaul on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Crossbowverhaul". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.19 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Crossbowverhaul 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 Crossbowverhaul compatible with forge?
Crossbowverhaul officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.19. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Crossbowverhaul – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Crossbowverhaul 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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