POWERful Crossbows

Tired of crossbows being useless? Well now they aren't! With this datapack, Crossbows can be enchanted with both Breach and Power!

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About this Mod

BETTER CROSSBOWS, REBORN!

This datapack/mod allows Crossbows to be enchanted with both Breach and Power

For support, join the Discord: https://discord.gg/6YXSnQw8Uf

Available Versions

V1.2release

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

August 22, 2025

V1.2release

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8datapack

August 22, 2025

MC 1.21.7 - V1.1release

MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

July 3, 2025

MC 1.21.7 - V1.1release

MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7datapack

July 3, 2025

v1.0release

MC 1.21.4fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

January 18, 2025

How to Install POWERful Crossbows on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "POWERful Crossbows". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+2 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

POWERful Crossbows server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 POWERful Crossbows compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

POWERful Crossbows officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with POWERful Crossbows – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if POWERful Crossbows 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.