
Exploding Arrow
Adds a craftable Exploding Arrow (TNT + Arrow) that creates a localized explosion on impact with any block or entity.
About this Mod
🏹 Exploding Arrows
Turn your archery into artillery! 🧨💥
Exploding Arrows adds a powerful new ammunition type to Minecraft. Craftable with TNT and Arrows, these projectiles pack a punch, creating a fiery explosion on impact with any block or entity. Perfect for clearing obstacles, dealing splash damage to mobs, or just having a blast!
✨ Features
- 💥 Explosive Impact: Arrows explode immediately upon hitting a target (Power 2.0).
- 🏹 Seamless Integration: Works with standard Bows and Crossbows.
- 🧨 Crafted for Balance: Requires TNT to craft, ensuring it's powerful but costly.
- 🎯 Multiplayer Ready: Fully server-side compatible logic (Client required for custom texture).
🛠️ Recipe

Available Versions
How to Install Exploding Arrow 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Exploding Arrow". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+8 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Exploding Arrow 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Exploding Arrow compatible with fabric?
Exploding Arrow officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Exploding Arrow – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Exploding Arrow 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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