Crossbow & Bow Optimizer
by ArteffCods
Crossbow & Bow Optimizer is a Fabric mod that changes how bows and crossbows feel on the client, leaving server-side outcomes untouched.
What it does
Charge handling for bows and crossbows is reworked on the client so that reload charge and release respond more directly to input. Sounds that fire late and duplicate are reduced, and a compact HUD element shows the weapon's charged state. The changes run locally, so a player who pulls the bow or loads the crossbow sees feedback at once instead of waiting for the server to confirm it.
The mod targets ranged combat that feels sluggish under a high ping, where a shot can look delayed or inconsistent. It works only on the client and does not alter what the server decides, so hits and damage stay as the server computes them. Mod Menu can be used to adjust its options. The mod is published for Fabric and needs Fabric API installed alongside it.
Environment is client-side only: a player installs it, and servers run without it. Builds cover game versions 1.20.5 – 26.2, the latest file being 1.0.5.1 for 26.2. The code is under the Apache License 2.0 and the project is not open source.
Key features
Immediate bow release
Bow charge and release are handled locally, so the shot responds without waiting for a round trip.
Steadier crossbow timing
The charged state of a crossbow is shown locally, so shot timing stays consistent under latency.
Fewer duplicate sounds
Late or repeated firing sounds are reduced, which removes a noisy, messy feel during ranged fights.
Compact HUD state
A small HUD view displays the weapon's charge or shot state without covering the screen.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who use bows or crossbows and want the weapon feedback to respond on their own screen. Server owners do not need to install anything.
How it compares
Crossbow Optimizer is also a client-side Fabric mod and is open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21 – 26.3. Consumable Optimizer covers consumables rather than ranged weapons, is client-side on Fabric for 1.20.5 – 26.3 and is open source under the MIT License. nikothana's Crossbow Reload Indicator is client-side on Fabric for 1.21 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, but is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossbow & Bow Optimizer | Fabric | 1.20.5 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-29 |
| Crossbow Optimizer | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-09 |
| Consumable Optimizer | Fabric | 1.20.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| nikothana's Crossbow Reload Indicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does Crossbow & Bow Optimizer need Fabric API?
Does a server need the mod for the changes to work?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Crossbow & Bow Optimizer is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Make bows and crossbows feel sharper, cleaner, and more responsive. Crossbow & Bow Optimizer is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod, that improves ranged weapon feel with cleaner local feedback, smoother charge handling, and more reliable shot responsiveness under latency.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/crossbow-bow-optimizer
- Owner
- ArteffCods
- Published
- 2026-04-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15