
Maulve's Scythes
A Vanilla+ mod that adds scythes
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About this Mod

Maulve's Scythes is a Vanilla+ mod that adds scythes as new weapons. These slightly differ from swords, because they always sweep attack.
You can also mine crops and other plant blocks in a 3x2 area!
✨ Content
This mod adds various items, including, of course, scythes.
- Iron Scythe
- Diamond Scythe
- Netherite Scythe
- Amethyst Scythe
These are required to craft the Amethyst Scythe:
- Reinforced Stick
- Scythed Amethyst
Also: Enchantments!
- Life Drain (heals player when killing a mob)
- Sweeping Arc (increases sweeping range)
⛏️ Crafting
🗺️ Roadmap
The last update this mod will receive is version 2.0.
2.0
- full configuration
- NeoForge support
- scythes in loot tables (likely end cities and ancient cities)
- further balancing
2.0 was originally supposed to release in March 2025, but it didn't due to my lack of motivation and time. Don't expect its release anytime soon.
📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
You may add this mod to your modpack, as long as you give credit.
Available Versions
How to Install Maulve's Scythes 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Maulve's Scythes". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+9 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Maulve's Scythes 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Maulve's Scythes compatible with fabric?
Maulve's Scythes officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Maulve's Scythes – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Maulve's Scythes 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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