Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows

Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows

A very simple fabric mod that adds explosive/TNT arrows to minecraft.

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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

Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 1.3.1-1.21.10release
MC 1.21.10fabric
November 12, 2025
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 1.2.0release
MC 1.20.1fabric
January 10, 2024
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 1.1.0release
MC 1.20.1fabric
June 18, 2023
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 1.0.0release
MC 1.20.1fabric
June 13, 2023
Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows 1.0.0release
MC 1.19.4fabric
May 26, 2023

How to Install Explosive Arrows / TNT Arrows on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).

3

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

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.10, 1.20.1, 1.19.4

Server-side

Required

Recommended 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.101.20.11.19.4