Persistent Arrows
A fabric mod bringing an interesting arrow behavior from Bedrock Edition to Java Edition
About this Mod
Persistent Arrows
Ever shot a mob with a poison arrow and watched your arrow disappear when the mob died? This mod fixes that! Your arrows will stay floating where they are, just like in Bedrock Edition.
The Inspiration
While scrolling YouTube Shorts, I stumbled upon this fascinating video showcasing a unique arrow behavior that caught my attention. The video demonstrated how arrows would persist and float after killing mobs if they were one-shotted - a mechanic that seemed both practical and visually appealing.
However, I lter discovered this intriguing interaction was exclusive to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
That's when I decided to take matters into my own hands. This mod was born from the desire to bridge that gap and bring this "unintended feature" from Bedrock Edition to Java Edition.
What This Mod Does
Keeps Your Arrows: When you kill a mob with a poison, harming, or other potion arrow, the arrow stays floating instead of disappearing
Smart Detection: Works with all tipped arrows and lingering potion arrows automatically
Bubble Columns: Arrows floating in bubble columns stay tracked even when bouncing around
Fast & Smooth: Optimized to prevent lag - no more performance issues!
Recent Updates
Fixed Lag Issues: Completely rewrote the detection system to eliminate performance problems
Better Bubble Tracking: Arrows in bubble columns now stay tracked properly when bouncing
Health-Based Detection: Now detects when mobs will die based on their health, making arrow respawning much more reliable
Installation
- Download and install Fabric Loader
- Download Fabric API
- Download this mod
- Put both the Fabric API and this mod in your
modsfolder - Launch Minecraft and enjoy persistent arrows!
Compatibility
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.7
- Mod Loader: Fabric
- Dependencies: Fabric API
- Server Support: Yes
- Client Support: Yes
Performance
This mod is designed to be lightweight and efficient:
- No lag spikes or tick freezes
- Minimal memory usage
- Smart cleanup of old arrow data
- Optimized for multiplayer servers
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Bringing Bedrock Edition's arrow mechanics to Java Edition!
Available Versions
How to Install Persistent Arrows 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 (1.21.7).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Persistent Arrows". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.7
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Persistent Arrows 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 (1.21.7). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Persistent Arrows compatible with fabric?
Persistent Arrows officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.7. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Persistent Arrows – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Persistent Arrows 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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