Better Archery
by Bendi
Better Archery changes how bows and arrows are built, adding a fletching table, arrow parts and a set of tradeoffs between damage, speed and accuracy.
What it does
Arrows are assembled from parts at a purpose-built fletching table. Each part changes the result: the head sets how much damage an arrow deals, and sharper heads deal more. Heavier parts slow an arrow down, while lighter ones let it travel further. Accuracy is set by the tail material, on a scale from 0 to 1, so the choice of tail decides how precisely an arrow flies.
The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it. It requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric and Quilt, both for 1.18.2. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, and the source and issue tracker are public. The first build appeared on 2022-09-11 and the latest file, 1.0.2, is in the beta channel from 2022-10-14.
Key features
Fletching table
A dedicated block where arrows are assembled from their component parts.
Damage from heads
The head part decides how much damage an arrow deals, and sharper heads add more.
Speed and weight
Lighter parts let an arrow travel further, while heavy parts slow it down.
Accuracy from tails
The tail material sets accuracy on a 0 to 1 scale, so tail choice changes how an arrow flies.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
Advanced Archery is server required with the client optional, and it is not open source; it is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.21.9 – 26.3 under the MIT License. Actually Useful Fletching Table is a Fabric mod for 26.1.2, released under the MIT License and open source, with client and server environment. Sagittary Arrows targets Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21 – 26.2 and is under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Archery | Fabric and Quilt | 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2022-10-14 |
| Advanced Archery | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.9 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-15 |
| Actually Useful Fletching Table | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-04 |
| Sagittary Arrows | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-02 |
Questions
Does Better Archery need Fabric API?
Do players and the server both need the mod?
Which loaders have Better Archery files?
In the catalog
Better Archery is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 9,044 mods support Minecraft 1.18.2.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-archery
- Owner
- Bendi
- Published
- 2022-09-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15