Boom Control
by Blumbo
Boom Control lets a server owner change how explosions behave, including their power, fire spread and whether they destroy dropped items.
What it does
The mod changes explosion settings on a Fabric server. Its main option sets explosion power, which affects both the radius and the damage an explosion deals. A second option controls the amount of fire that explosions create, and another stops explosions from destroying dropped items lying on the ground. Changes apply to the server world once they are made, and the settings take effect without a restart.
The mod is server-side only, so only the server needs it. Players join without installing anything, and the server owner decides the explosion behavior for everyone. It is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later. Files target 1.19 – 1.20.1 across seven release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 1.0.0-1.20 for 1.20.1. Boom Control depends on no other mods, and the mod's main command offers tab completion.
Key features
Explosion power
Explosion power sets the radius and damage of each explosion, so blasts can be made weaker or stronger.
Fire spread control
The amount of fire an explosion creates can be changed, including turning fire off entirely.
Protect dropped items
Explosions can be set so they do not destroy item entities left on the ground.
Command with tab completion
The main boomcontrol command has tab completion, which lists the available options as they are typed.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival servers with TNT
A server owner can soften explosions so that TNT and creepers do less damage to player builds.
Protecting loot
Dropped items survive explosions when the option is enabled, which helps on servers where players fight near item drops.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to adjust explosion radius, damage, fire or item loss on a Fabric server. Players who only join such a server do not need the mod.
How it compares
Drop Spread is a Fabric mod for 1.16.4 – 1.18.1 under the MIT License, server-side only, so it covers a different range of versions. Boom Enchantment runs on client and server with the CC0 1.0 Universal license and targets 1.20 – 1.20.4, so both sides must install it. TNT Time is client-side only under the MIT License and published for 1.17.1 – 1.20.1, so it works on the player's side instead of the server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Control | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2023-06-28 |
| Drop Spread | Fabric | 1.16.4 – 1.18.1 | Server-side only | 2021-01-13 |
| Boom Enchantment | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-10 |
| TNT Time | Fabric | 1.17.1 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-07-30 |
Questions
Does Boom Control need Fabric API?
Do players need Boom Control installed?
Which Minecraft versions does Boom Control support?
In the catalog
Boom Control is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Usage: /boomcontrol is the main command, tab completions should lead you to the right place.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/boom-control
- Owner
- Blumbo
- Published
- 2023-03-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-06-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15