
Longshot
Upgrade your ranged combat with enhanced projectile velocity! The archer's 'Strength' potion effect
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About this Mod
Longshot
Unleash the power of velocity! This dynamic addition introduces a new potion effect that increases the velocity of fired projectiles. With increased velocity, comes increased damage. The ranged counterpart to Strength, it's a must-have for combat and exploration!
✅ Features
- Increases velocity & damage on any fired projectiles, i.e. Arrows, Tridents, Firework Rockets and more.
- Utility uses exist as well, with Ender Pearls, Fishing Bobbers, and thrown items also reaching further distances than ever before.
- Brewed with a Nautilus Shell and an Awkward Potion, but configured to be anything you want!
📖 Configuration
Configuration is done through config/longshot.json:
color : "FF664F"Color of the potion effect in a 6-digit hexadecimal color or as a color name.duration : 3600Duration of the normal potion effect in ticks.long_duration : 9600Duration of the long potion effect in ticks.strong_duration : 1800Duration of the strong potion effect in ticks.ingredient : minecraft:nautilus_shellItem that is used as the potion ingredient in the format of a resource location.increase : 0.5Velocity increase per amplifier
Available Versions
How to Install Longshot 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Longshot". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Longshot 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Longshot compatible with fabric?
Longshot officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Longshot – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Longshot 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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