
Narrow Zone
Adds new bows and crossbows to enhance your Vanilla experience!
About this Mod

About:
Hey Archer! This project is focused on enhancing Minecraft´s archery system. Currently, it adds four new ranged weapons from the medieval shooting game Narrow One, all of which with different peculiarities.
Bows:
Long Bow

- Higher range, speed and precision;
- Slower loading speed;
- Heavier (you walk slower while aiming when compared to the default bow);
- Greater base damage when compared to the default bow;
- Name it "Vanilla" if you want it to have an older look;
Short Bow

- Shots up to three arrows at once (the more you hold it, the more it loads);
- Shorter range and high spread;
- Faster loading speed;
- Lighter (you walk faster while aiming when compared to the default bow);
- Reduced base damage per arrow (it´s important to notice that entities cannot be hit by more than one projectile at the same time, so it´s better using it against multiple targets);
- Name it "Vanilla" if you want it to have an older look;
Light Crossbow

- Faster loading speed;
- Shorter range and reduced base damage when compared to the default crossbow;
- Very light (you aren´t slowed down while charging it);
- Charge it with fireworks to use it like a pistol!
Repeating Crossbow

- Loads up to 12 different projectiles at once, just keep pressing to fire;
- Slower loading speed;
- High fire rate;
- Shorter range and reduced base damage when compared to the default crossbow;
- Hover over it to show it´s next projectile and how many projectiles are loaded;
- Load it with some fireworks and enchant it with Quick Charge. Now you have a machine gun;
Q&A:
1. Will this mod be ported for Fabric?
Probably not anytime soon.
2. Which Minecraft versions does this mod support?
Currently, only 1.20.1. Backporting to older versions is not planned.
3. Are the new ranged weapons balanced?
Yes, they are. I tried my best in balancing every aspect of each weapon when compared to the vanilla bow and crossbow. For example, besides longer charging time and greater weight, the Long Bow also has more range and base damage.
4. Are the new ranged weapons enchantable?
Yes, they are. All bows are compatible with bow enchantments (e.g., Power and Flame) and all crossbows with crossbow enchantments (e.g., Multishot and Quick Charge). Both also accept item enchantments, such as Unbreaking and Mending.
5. Are the new ranged weapons compatible with arrows from other mods?
Yes, they are. Every custom projectile which has the class ArrowItem works on both bows and crossbows. Tipped and Spectral Arrows also work on both, but Fireworks only work on crossbows.
Available Versions
How to Install Narrow Zone 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Narrow Zone". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Narrow Zone 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Narrow Zone compatible with forge?
Narrow Zone officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Narrow Zone – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Narrow Zone 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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