BoneSword
BoneSword adds a bone sword to Minecraft, a Fabric weapon that players can craft as a small addition to survival play.
What it does
The sword is a lightweight melee weapon meant to fit into a survival run without changing the wider game. It is built for Fabric on version 1.21.8, and its single file, 1.0.0, was published on 2026-02-24. Both client and server need the mod, so every player on a server that runs it must install it too. The author notes that Fabric API and Cloth Config API should both be installed for the same game version, so the mod can function properly.
Key features
Bone sword weapon
Adds a bone sword as a melee weapon for survival play.
Lightweight design
The mod stays small and straightforward, adding one item rather than a broad set of systems.
Matching dependency versions
Fabric API and Cloth Config API must match the game version for the mod to run as intended.
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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.
How it compares
Bone Tools is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.2, licensed under All rights reserved and not open source, so it targets an older game version than BoneSword. New Sword Blocking is open source under the MIT License, and its environment is server required with the client optional, for 1.21.5 – 1.21.8.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoneSword | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-02-24 |
| Bone Tools | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2026-01-17 |
| New Sword Blocking | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-07-17 |
Questions
Does BoneSword need Fabric API?
Does the server need BoneSword?
In the catalog
BoneSword is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
This mod is lightweight, straightforward, and designed for players who want a small but cool addition to their survival experience. Make sure both Fabric API and Cloth Config API are installed for the same game version to ensure proper functionality.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/bonesword
- Owner
- anonymousmail753
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15