Retro Knockback

Brings back beta-style mob knockback with simple configurable retro combat feel.

315 Downloads

neoforgegame-mechanics

About this Mod

RetroKnockback brings back a more old-school feel to mob knockback.

It changes knockback behavior to simulate a beta-style response, making hits feel more immediate and retro compared to modern Minecraft.

The mod includes configurable values for forward and upward motion, as well as an optional beta simulation mode with adjustable vertical behavior.

Features

Beta-style mob knockback feel
Configurable forward knockback
Configurable upward knockback
Adjustable sine multiplier for beta simulation
Optional debug commands for in-game testing

RetroKnockback is lightweight, simple, and focused on one thing: making mob knockback feel classic again.

Available Versions

Retro Knockback 1.0-1.21.1-neoforgerelease

MC 1.21.1neoforge

March 6, 2026

How to Install Retro Knockback on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Retro Knockback server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Retro Knockback compatible with neoforge?

Retro Knockback officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Retro Knockback – how to optimize performance?

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