Handcannon

Adds the Arquebus item into the game.

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About this Mod

My first ever Minecraft mod which adds two new items into the game, the Arquebus and Bullet.
This mod is primarily made as an experiment/for personal use.

The Arquebus is a powerful alternative for the Bow and Crossbow, it has significantly less uses at just 32, but is capable of killing mobs with a single shot. It is also inaccurate at long distances. Recipes are unlocked after acquiring gunpowder.

Localised languages:
English
Finnish

Mod namespace: "handcannon"

Known issues:
Bullets that are fired from a Dispenser use arrow sounds.

Available Versions

Handcannon 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

April 7, 2025

How to Install Handcannon on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.5).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.5, 1.21.4

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Handcannon server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 Handcannon compatible with neoforge?

Handcannon officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Handcannon – how to optimize performance?

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