Combat Nouveau
by Fuzs
Combat Nouveau changes how melee attacks, shields and some small mobs behave, with features taken from Mojang's Combat Tests.
What it does
Switching items in the hotbar does not start the attack cooldown, so a player can swap tools mid-fight without losing a strike. Missing a target does not start the cooldown either, although that option is disabled by default. Attacks made while the cooldown is too low can be turned off, and holding the attack button can repeat strikes when that option is enabled.
Small creatures get a wider hitbox of at least 0.9 blocks, which makes them easier to hit. Sweep attacks now require the sweeping edge enchantment, deal half their usual damage and also register against empty air. Shields knock attackers back properly, and snowballs, eggs and potions stack higher. Settings are adjustable in-game through Mod Menu on Fabric, or by editing the client, common and server TOML files in the config folder.
Combat Nouveau is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.18.2 – 26.3. It runs on client and server and must be installed on both. Required dependencies are Fabric API on Fabric, Forge Config API Port on Fabric, and Puzzles Lib on Fabric and NeoForge. Forge Config Screens is optional.
Key features
Hotbar switching without cooldown
Changing the selected item in the hotbar leaves the attack cooldown unchanged.
Optional miss and repeat attacks
Missed hits can skip the cooldown, and holding attack can repeat strikes. Both are disabled by default.
Larger hitboxes for tiny mobs
Fish, rabbits, silverfish and baby mobs have hitboxes inflated to at least 0.9 blocks.
Revised sweep attacks
Sweep attacks need the sweeping edge enchantment, deal half damage and register even when they miss.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want melee combat closer to Mojang's Combat Tests, with the option to adjust each change in the config files.
Questions
Does Combat Nouveau need Fabric API?
Does the server need Combat Nouveau installed?
Can the settings be changed in-game?
In the catalog
Combat Nouveau is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Combat Nouveau brings you some of the features from Mojang's Combat Tests right now. Experience refined combat mechanics and not just that! There are also many additional new changes and settings. And of course everything is fully customizable to your desires. Switching between items in your hotbar does not trigger…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/combat-nouveau
- Owner
- Fuzs
- Published
- 2024-02-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15