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ArrowBlockDeployer

by oimogenius

ArrowBlockDeployer adds a Block Launcher Bow and four arrow types that place or ignite blocks at a distance on Forge for 1.20.2.

ForgeClient and serverMIT LicenseOpen source1.20.2

What it does

The Block Launcher Bow is the mod's central item: it shoots arrows that place blocks where they land, so a player can set blocks at a distance instead of walking to each spot. Four arrow types change what gets placed. A Glow Berry Attached Arrow leaves a glow berry on the surface it strikes, a Glowing Dirt Attached Arrow places glowing dirt, a Torch Attached Arrow places a torch, and a TNT Attached Arrow places TNT that has to be activated separately.

The arrows suit lighting ceilings, underwater areas and other spots that are hard to reach, and they give a cheap way to light up distant areas. Remote explosives are handled the same way: the TNT arrow places the block and the player triggers it later. The mod is open source under the MIT License and is published for Forge on 1.20.2 only. Servers that run it need every player to install it too.

Key features

  1. Block Launcher Bow

    A bow that fires arrows which place blocks at the point of impact, letting players build at a distance.

  2. Glow Berry arrow

    Places a glow berry on the struck surface, giving light on ceilings and walls.

  3. Glowing Dirt arrow

    Places glowing dirt, a light source that can be set on a ceiling or other out-of-reach surface.

  4. Torch arrow

    Places a torch where the arrow lands, a low-cost way to light distant areas.

  5. TNT arrow

    Places a TNT block at range; the block is not ignited by the arrow and needs a separate activation.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.21.20.2-1.0.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

No Arrows Here is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs on the server alone and is released under the MIT License, so players join without installing it. BlockFire is a Forge mod for 1.12.2, server-side only, and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Arrows Break Torches is a Forge mod for 1.16.4 – 1.16.5 that runs on client and server, under the same GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
ArrowBlockDeployerForge1.20.2Client and server2025-04-20
No Arrows HereForge1.20.1Server-side only2024-02-27
BlockFireForge1.12.2Server-side only2021-08-12
Arrows Break TorchesForge1.16.4 – 1.16.5Client and server2021-09-09

Questions

Does ArrowBlockDeployer need to be installed on the server?

Yes. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.

Which Minecraft version does ArrowBlockDeployer support?

The mod is published for Forge on 1.20.2 only. The latest file is 1.20.2-1.0.0, dated 2025-04-20.

Does the TNT arrow light the explosive when it lands?

No. The TNT Attached Arrow places a TNT block, and the block needs a separate activation before it goes off.

In the catalog

ArrowBlockDeployer is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.

Utility mods36,990Forge modsMods for 1.20.212,076

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What the author says

Glow Berry Attached Arrow - Perfect for illuminating ceilings. Glowing Dirt Attached Arrow - Versatile lighting for ceilings, underwater areas, and anywhere else you need. TNT Attached Arrow - Place TNT blocks remotely (requires separate activation). Torch Attached Arrow - Cost-effective solution for lighting up…
oimogenius, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
oimogenius
Published
2025-04-20
Updated on Modrinth
2025-04-20
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Utility
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