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Echo Crossbow

by babuin66754

Echo Crossbow is a Forge crossbow for 1.20.1 that loads Echo Shards and fires a sonic blast modeled on the Warden's attack.

ForgeClient and serverMIT License1.20.1

What it does

The crossbow takes only Echo Shards as ammunition and uses one shard per shot. Its charging works like the vanilla crossbow, and charging also wears down the item's durability. Instead of an arrow or firework, a shot releases a sonic attack that passes through solid blocks, and its damage follows the Warden's pattern.

Sonic particles and sounds accompany each shot, and the crossbow has custom visuals for its charged state. Client and server both need the mod, so the server and every player must run it. The code is under the MIT License, but the project is not open source, and the latest Forge file is 1.0.2 for 1.20.1, published 2026-08-06.

Among the alternatives, Useful Sculk Shard is also a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with client and server support, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Additional Shards targets 1.19.2 on Forge under the BSD 3-Clause License. Amethyst Corruption and Experience Shards are server-side with an optional client, so they are aimed at a different setup.

Key features

  1. Echo Shard ammunition

    The crossbow fires only Echo Shards, so no arrows or fireworks are needed.

  2. Sonic blast through blocks

    A shot releases a sonic attack that passes through solid blocks, reaching targets behind walls.

  3. Warden-style damage

    Damage from the sonic attack follows the same behavior as the Warden's attack.

  4. Charged loading visuals

    Custom visuals show the crossbow's charged state while it is being loaded.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.11.0.2
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Hitting targets behind cover

The sonic attack passes through solid blocks, so a shot can reach a target that stands behind a wall or stone.

Who it’s for: Players on Forge 1.20.1 who want a ranged weapon built around Echo Shards, and server owners who want to add it to a modded or vanilla-based world.

How it compares

Full comparison

Useful Sculk Shard is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with client and server support, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Additional Shards is a Forge mod for 1.19.2 under the BSD 3-Clause License, so it targets an older version. Amethyst Corruption is server required with an optional client and is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Echo CrossbowForge1.20.1Client and server2026-08-06
Useful Sculk ShardForge1.20.1Client and server2023-12-08
Additional ShardsForge1.19.2Client and server2023-10-14
Amethyst CorruptionFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.3Server required, client optional2024-11-28

Questions

Does Echo Crossbow need to be installed on the server?

Yes. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.

Which loader and version does Echo Crossbow support?

Echo Crossbow is published for Forge only, and its files cover 1.20.1 alone.

How many Echo Shards does each shot use?

Each shot consumes one Echo Shard, and the crossbow accepts no other ammunition.

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What the author says

Echo Crossbow adds a special ranged weapon powered by Echo Shards. Instead of arrows or fireworks, the crossbow releases a sonic attack inspired by the Warden.
babuin66754, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
babuin66754
Published
2026-08-06
Updated on Modrinth
2026-08-06
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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