
Old Combat System
Reverts the combat system back to the 1.8 style. Old axe damage, no attack cooldown, and sword blocking!
About this Mod
Reverts the combat system back to the 1.8 style with the following tweaks:
No Attack Cooldown: Players have 20 attack speed by default, effectively removing the attack speed feature from the game. Additionally, weapons no longer display the "attack speed" attribute when selected in the inventory.
- Note that the attack indicator may be briefly visible when switching between tools. For this reason, it is recommended that you disable the attack indicator in your video settings while playing on a server (including singleplayer worlds) with this mod.
Old Axe Damage: Axes are back to dealing less damage than swords. Each axes deals one less damage than its respective sword, i.e. Diamond Axe deals 6 damage, since Diamond Sword deals 7. This change includes netherite tools.
Sword Blocking: You are able to block with your sword once again, by holding right click with it in your main hand. Note that shields are still in the game.
That's all right now! I plan to add more tweaks, like fully removing the sweep particle from the game. Have fun!
Available Versions
How to Install Old Combat System 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Old Combat System". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Old Combat System 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Old Combat System compatible with fabric?
Old Combat System officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Old Combat System – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Old Combat System 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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Install Old Combat System with just one click on your server.