ItemApult
by tntnetta
ItemApult lets a player throw the item in their main hand as a physical projectile, and another player can catch it mid-air.
What it does
Holding an item in the main hand and pressing the throw key launches one copy of it through the world. The thrown stack keeps its custom name, enchantments, components and NBT data, so modded items arrive unchanged. A launched item carries its movement, makes a sound and particle feedback on impact, and stays in the world to be picked up normally. Throws can also be aimed at flying items and caught before they land, which turns passing tools, food or building materials between teammates into a small minigame.
The mod works in single-player and on servers, and it requires installation on both the client and the server. Server owners can cap how many throws are tracked globally, and the throw validates the source stack to prevent duplication. Both controls can be rebound in Minecraft's key settings, and an empty main hand lets the player throw from the off-hand instead. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge, with 1.0.0 for 1.20.1 and 1.0.0 for 1.21.1, under All rights reserved, so the code is not open source.
Key features
Physical item throws
The item in the main hand is launched as a real projectile, with movement that follows its flight through the world.
Mid-air catching
A player can aim at a flying item and press a key to catch it before it lands.
Full stack preservation
Custom names, enchantments, components and NBT data stay on the thrown item, including modded items.
Rebindable controls
Throw and catch keys can be changed in Minecraft's key settings, and the off-hand works when the main hand is empty.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want item passing during survival, adventure or multiplayer play. Each side needs the mod, so it is meant for groups that install it together.
How it compares
Matowo's Invisible Armor runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.1, under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and not open source. Improvised Weapons! targets Forge and NeoForge for 1.16.5 – 1.21.8 and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0, also not open source. Mid-Air mod is Forge-only, for 1.20.1 alone, under All rights reserved, while ItemApult covers two Forge and NeoForge versions.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ItemApult | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-29 |
| Matowo's Invisible Armor | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-13 |
| Improvised Weapons! | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-12-01 |
| Mid-Air mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-14 |
Questions
Does ItemApult need to be installed on both the client and the server?
Which loaders does ItemApult support?
Can a thrown item be lost or duplicated?
In the catalog
ItemApult is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
ItemApult turns every item in your hand into a real, catchable projectile. Press G to throw one item. Aim at a flying item and press K to catch it before it lands. No new tool to craft. No complicated setup. Just one small mechanic that makes survival worlds, servers, minigames, and streams instantly more fun.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/itemapult
- Owner
- tntnetta
- Published
- 2026-07-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15