Combo System
by Nickyouni
Combo System, a Forge mod for 1.20.1, stacks consecutive hits into a combo that raises damage in tiers and shows its progress on a side HUD.
What it does
Each successful strike adds to a streak. Early in a combo the bonus is additive damage, and as the streak climbs the player gains a speed boost. At the highest tiers, called Reach Resonance, the bonus becomes large and critical strikes hit harder. Letting the combo lapse is punished: after five seconds without a hit the streak fades, and taking damage resets it, with a sound cue for the reset.
The HUD sits on the side of the screen and appears only while a combo is active, so it stays out of the way otherwise. It keeps a record of the last three hits and gives a small wobble when a strike lands. The default position can be changed, and the position and global scale are set in the TOML configuration file.
The mod is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 only. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The code is under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Progressive damage tiers
Hits build a streak through three tiers, starting with a flat damage bonus and ending with large bonuses and stronger critical strikes.
Speed boost at higher intensity
Reaching the second tier grants a movement speed boost, which rewards keeping a rhythm through a fight.
Animated side HUD
The combo counter appears on the side of the screen during a streak and records the last three hits.
Fade and reset penalty
The combo fades after five seconds without a hit, and taking damage resets it with a sound.
Configurable HUD
The HUD position and global scale can be adjusted directly in the TOML configuration file.
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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
Sustained melee fights
Players who fight in close combat can keep a streak going across a long encounter, where the tiers matter most.
Who it’s for: Players who want melee combat to reward a steady rhythm of hits, and server owners who want the same rules for every player on a Forge 1.20.1 server.
Questions
Which loader does Combo System need?
Does Combo System have to be installed on the server?
Can the HUD be moved?
In the catalog
Combo System is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Combo System: Combo System is a lightweight and dynamic mod designed to elevate the Minecraft combat experience. Forget monotonous clicking; now, every strike matters. Keep the rhythm, stack your combos, and watch your damage soar as a modern, animated interface tracks your every move in real-time. Key Features…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/combo-system
- Owner
- Nickyouni
- Published
- 2026-02-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15