Doom the Dark Ages: BFC
by Cry3ptc
BFC DOOM, a Fabric mod for 1.21.11, adds a crossbow-like weapon whose projectiles explode on impact, built for PvP events and playful blowing-up of things.
What it does
The weapon behaves much like a crossbow, but instead of normal arrows it fires explosive projectiles that cause massive explosions wherever they hit. The projectile speed and accuracy match a normal crossbow, including at extremely long distances, and the weapon can be enchanted as usual. Each shot takes a quarter of a durability point off the weapon.
The author describes it as stupidly strong and deliberately unbalanced, meant for fun and especially for PvP events. The explosions are strong enough to one-shot a player in full Netherite armor with Protection IV. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. It is published for Fabric only, in version 1.0.0 for 1.21.11, released on 2026-09-05. The code is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Explosive crossbow projectiles
Shots fired from the weapon detonate on impact instead of dealing normal arrow damage, creating large blasts.
Enchantable weapon
The weapon accepts enchantments like a normal crossbow and keeps the same projectile speed and accuracy.
Durability cost per shot
Each shot uses a quarter of a durability point, so the weapon wears down in regular use.
Lethal explosion strength
Blasts are strong enough to one-shot a player wearing full Netherite armor with Protection IV.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
PvP events
The explosive shots and high damage suit arena fights and server events where players compete with the weapon.
Casual explosions
Players who enjoy blowing things up can use the crossbow to destroy blocks and terrain in survival or creative worlds.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want an intentionally overpowered explosive crossbow for PvP events and fun. The mod suits servers that accept its strong balance, since it is not meant to be balanced.
How it compares
Play Doom on screen is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, under All rights reserved and also client and server, so it covers different game versions and loaders. NucleDoom is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 only, and it is server-side only under a custom license, so players join without installing it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom the Dark Ages: BFC | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-09-05 |
| Play Doom on screen | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-04 |
| NucleDoom | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Server-side only | 2025-04-03 |
Questions
Does BFC DOOM need Fabric API?
Does the server need BFC DOOM?
Which game versions does BFC DOOM support?
Can the weapon be enchanted?
In the catalog
Doom the Dark Ages: BFC is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
Similar mods
What the author says
The BFC from DOOM: The Dark Ages is now in Minecraft. The BFC works similarly to a crossbow, but instead of firing normal arrows, it fires explosive projectiles that create massive explosions wherever they hit.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/doom-the-dark-ages-bfc
- Owner
- Cry3ptc
- Published
- 2026-09-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15