Mace Backport
Backports the Mace, Wind Charge, and all 1.21 mace enchantments to Minecraft Forge 1.16.5. Includes smash attacks, wind explosions and unique enchantments like Thor.
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About this Mod
Mace Mod 1.21 Backport brings the new combat mechanics from Minecraft 1.21 to Forge 1.16.5.
Features:
- Mace weapon with heavy smash attack
- Wind Charge projectile
- Wind explosions with knockback
- Full crafting recipes
- Enchantments from Minecraft 1.21:
- Density
- Breach
- Wind Burst
- Extra custom enchantment:
- Thor (summons lightning)
The mod recreates the feel of Minecraft 1.21 combat while staying fully compatible with Forge 1.16.5.
Available Versions
How to Install Mace Backport 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 (1.16.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Mace Backport". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.16.5
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Mace Backport 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 (1.16.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Mace Backport compatible with forge?
Mace Backport officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.16.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Mace Backport – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Mace Backport 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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