Better Gauntlets （更好的拳套）
by MITASUL
Better Gauntlets (更好的拳套) adds a tiered set of fist weapons for Fabric, with six gauntlet tiers from leather to netherite that players charge before each punch.
What it does
Each gauntlet tier is a separate item, running from leather through copper, iron and gold up to diamond and netherite. The gauntlets are drawn as 3D hand models shown in the first-person view, and the copper version keeps a clean, bright finish without oxidation or rust. Holding right-click builds up a charge, and releasing it delivers a single heavy punch with strong knockback and sound effects that add weight to each hit.
Gauntlets accept standard enchantments such as Sharpness, along with two unique upgrades. One of them turns an impact into an area-of-effect blast around the target, and the other is a void hook that pulls distant enemies toward the point of impact, which makes it easier to catch skeletons. Recipes appear in the crafting book once a player picks up the base materials, and the diamond recipe was corrected in version 1.0.1 to use vanilla diamonds.
The mod is published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21.11, and requires Fabric API. Installation covers the server and each player's game. The latest file is 1.0.1, released on 2026-01-21, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Six gauntlet tiers
Gauntlets come in six materials, forming a progression of fist weapons from the softest to the strongest.
Charge-based punches
Holding right-click gathers power, and the released punch deals heavy single-target damage.
Area blast on impact
One enchantment upgrade creates an area-of-effect blast around the struck target.
Void hook pull
A second upgrade pulls distant enemies toward the impact point, which helps catch skeletons.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want an alternative melee style on Fabric, and server owners who run the mod for everyone on the server.
How it compares
Infinite Reach Gauntlet is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 with the same client and server environment, under All rights reserved and not open source. Infinity Master Gauntlet [IMG] also targets Fabric 1.21.5, runs on client and server, and is under All rights reserved. Builder's Gauntlet is open source under the MIT License, runs on client and server, and targets Fabric 26.2 instead.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Gauntlets （更好的拳套） | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-01-21 |
| Infinite Reach Gauntlet | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-11-23 |
| Infinity Master Gauntlet [IMG] | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-09-26 |
| Builder's Gauntlet | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-21 |
Questions
Does Better Gauntlets need Fabric API?
Does the server need Better Gauntlets installed?
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How is a gauntlet charged?
In the catalog
Better Gauntlets （更好的拳套） is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
🥊 Better Gauntlets (更好的拳套) Better Gauntlets is a combat-focused mod for Fabric 1.21.1 that introduces a new way to fight. Move beyond swords and axes—embrace the power of your fists with a fully realized tiered gauntlet system. Better Gauntlets 是一款专为 Fabric 1.21.11…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-gauntlets
- Owner
- MITASUL
- Published
- 2026-01-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15