
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows
A very simple fabric mod that adds explosive/TNT arrows to minecraft.
About this Mod

A very simple fabric mod that adds explosive arrows to minecraft.
You are now able to change explosive strength via config from json or mod-menu - New in 1.2.0!
Crafting
- 1.20.1+: Combining arrow and TNT block in crafting table
- 1.19.4: Combining arrow and TNT block in smithing table
Reasoning of this change described here.
Details
- Works as a normal arrow for bow, crossbow, dispenser, etc.
- On hit of enemy or block, it will explode like a normal TNT block does.
- The arrows are not able to be picked up.
- Arrows will not blow up if they are submerged in water.
Customizable
- explosionPower
- explodeOnBlockHit
- explodeOnEntityHit
- waterCancelsExplosion
- breakBlocks
- smokeTrail
Limitations
Arrows cannot be "tipped" with potions
Available Versions
How to Install Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 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 (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.10, 1.20.1, 1.19.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 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 (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows compatible with fabric?
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.20.1, 1.19.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Explosive Arrows / TNT 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.
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