Faster Skeletons
Makes skeletons fire faster the closer you are to them like in Bedrock Edition
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About this Mod
Makes skeletons fire faster the closer their target is to them just like in Bedrock Edition or pre-1.9 Java.
Before the Combat update, skeletons used to shoot twice as fast when their target is less than 8 blocks away from them, and 50% slower when more than 15 blocks. Now, they are fixed to 1 arrow every 3 seconds (2 seconds on hard). This mod reintroduces that in combination with modern skeleton AI.
Simply put, we now have skeletons that move around like crazy while also firing extremely fast to counter players that are too close.
Available Versions
How to Install Faster Skeletons 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Faster Skeletons". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+18 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Faster Skeletons 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Faster Skeletons compatible with fabric?
Faster Skeletons officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Faster Skeletons – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Faster Skeletons 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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