
Improvised Weapons!
Improvised Weapons adds a series of weapons that replace your sword with something funnier!
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About this Mod
Improvised Weapons is a mod that adds... Improvised Weapons, weapons that are easy to make in a bind, or more fastened varieties that can replace your primary. Or they simply exist so you can whack a creeper with a frying pan!
Weapon Types
All weapons in the mod get split between a few types, each with their own pros & cons. Weapons further have their own damage profiles & attack patterns!
Tiered Weapons
Mainly divided into Iron, Diamond & Netherite Tiers, these are balanced around the tier's respective sword!
Breakable Weapons
Currently just the frying pan + a secret item, Breakable weapons do MASSIVE damage, but also break in only a few hits. They're Situational at best, or a desperate plea at worst.
Available Versions
How to Install Improvised Weapons! on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Improvised Weapons!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Improvised Weapons! server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Improvised Weapons! compatible with forge and neoforge?
Improvised Weapons! officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Improvised Weapons! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Improvised Weapons! 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
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Required