
Rekindled Combat
A fork of Better Combat created to be Vanilla Friendly. Includes attack animations, dual wielding, improved weapon hitboxes, and Quality of Life changes.
About this Mod

Rekindled Combat is a Vanilla-Friendly fork of Better Combat
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✨Features✨
Instant Attacks
Upswing is set to 0, meaning attacks are instant
Consistent Movement
Movement Speed stays the same while attacking
Improved Attack Hitboxes
Increased Weapon swing hitboxes and all hitbox angles are equal across all weapons
Default Attack Range
Increased swords and other weapons attack range is set to default Vanilla value of 3 blocks
Vanilla Sword Swing
Attack animations for Vanilla swords are similar to Vanilla unlike custom weapons
Attack Swing Animations
One-handed, two-handed, and dual wielding attack animations
Quality of Life Changes
Hold to attack and swing through grass
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Dependencies
Requires Cloth Config API and playerAnimator, and Fabric API for Fabric
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Credit
This mod is a fork of Better Combat created by ZsoltMolnarrr
You may use Rekindled Combat in modpacks.
Usage
This mod is meant for a modpack I am currently developing called "Rekindled Overhaul"
Available Versions
How to Install Rekindled Combat 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Rekindled Combat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.20
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Rekindled Combat 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Rekindled Combat compatible with fabric and forge?
Rekindled Combat officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20. 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 Rekindled Combat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Rekindled Combat 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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