Fletching Expanded

A full archery revamp, adding a use for the fletching table, new arrow types, new ranged enchantments, and more!

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About this Mod

Fletching Expanded

Improves Minecraft's fletching system by adding a gui to Fletching Tables with a unique crafting system for arrows! Fletching Expanded also adds many other features such as 8 new arrow types, ranged weaponry enchants, and a quiver that can store arrows!

Fletching Table

Mod Overview

Items

Arrow Shaft - used to craft arrows
Quiver - combat tool that can store and switch arrows
Iron Arrow - slightly stronger than flint arrows
Flame Arrow - sets mobs on fire
Frost Arrow - freezes and slows down mobs
Amethyst Arrow - shatters on impact, dealing aoe damage
Echo Arrow - powerful and expensive arrow that launches enemies up on impact
Slime Arrow - bouncy arrow
Phantom Arrow - zero-gravity arrow
Homing Arrow - homes in on nearby hostile mobs

The Fletching Table

Adds a custom GUI that can be used to craft arrows!

Fletching Table GUI with shaft slot, tip slot, and output.

The Fletching GUI requires an Arrow Shaft or Arrow and an arrow tip to craft arrows. Some examples of recipes are:

Arrow Shaft + Flint -> Flint Arrow
Arrow Shaft + Iron Ingot -> Iron Arrow
Arrow Shaft + Amethyst Shard -> Amethyst Arrow
Flint Arrow + Fire Charge -> Flame Arrow

You can also craft Tipped Arrows using the GUI! The recipe uses Flint Arrows and any normal potion.

Enchantment Tweaks

Reduces Power's max level to 3 for balance
Removes Infinity and Flame
Adds Streak enchantment for bows that increases speed and damage based on consecutive hits
Adds Explosive enchantment for crossbows that causes arrows to explode on impact

Special thanks to Hollowed and Zarkanaseen for helping with the art+code! :D

Enjoy!

Available Versions

Fletching Expanded 0.1.3-1.21.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric

March 16, 2025

Fletching Expanded 0.1.2-1.21.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric

March 13, 2025

Fletching Expanded 0.1.1-1.21.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric

March 12, 2025

Fletching Expanded 0.1.0-1.21.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric

March 9, 2025

How to Install Fletching Expanded 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 (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Fletching Expanded". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.21

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Fletching Expanded 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Fletching Expanded compatible with fabric?

Fletching Expanded officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Fletching Expanded – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Fletching Expanded 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.