L2 Archery
by LightLand
With L2 Archery, players can craft a range of bows and special arrows, then fit upgrades to a bow to give it extra effects.
What it does
Each bow has its own appearance and abilities, and arrows apply different effects on hit. Players can combine a bow with an arrow type to aim for higher damage or a particular status effect. Bows can also take embeddable upgrades, so a player can build a custom bow suited to their playstyle.
L2 Archery requires L2 Library, L2 Complements (for crafting materials) and L2 Backpack (for the quiver). Ars Nouveau, Bookshelf, Just Enough Effect Descriptions (JEED) and Modular Golems are optional. Modular Golems support lets humanoid golems use these bows, provided the Modular Golems build is recent enough. Bookshelf is recommended because it fixes the crafting remainder of powdered snow buckets. The mod runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge across three game versions, 1.19.2 – 1.21.1, and the code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only.
Key features
Specialized bows
A wide set of bows, each with a different look and its own abilities, can be crafted and used in combat.
Unique arrows
Numerous arrow types apply different effects, so the same bow can deal damage in several ways.
Damage and effect preview
The interface estimates damage and effects in real time, showing the result before a shot is fired.
Current arrow hint
A hint displays which arrow is currently loaded, so players can check their ammunition at a glance.
Embeddable bow upgrades
Upgrades can be fitted into a bow to add effects, letting players tune each weapon to their preferences.
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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 3
Optional 4
How it compares
Arrow+ is an open source mod under the MIT License for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, covering 1.20.1 – 26.3 and running on client and server. Legacy - Bow Tiers is server required with client optional, under All rights reserved and not open source, covering 1.21.2 – 1.21.8 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. RangedJS is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and runs on client and server with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2 Archery | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-14 |
| Arrow+ | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-26 |
| Legacy - Bow Tiers | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.2 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-10-05 |
| RangedJS | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-15 |
Questions
Does L2 Archery need L2 Library on the server?
Which loaders can run L2 Archery?
Does Modular Golems need a particular build to work with these bows?
In the catalog
L2 Archery is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
L2 Archery is a mod that provides a variety of new bows and special arrows. You can mix and match bows and arrows to achieve the best damage or effect. Additionally, bows can have upgrades with different effects, allowing you to create your own DIY special bow appealing to your preferences.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/l2archery
- Owner
- LightLand
- Published
- 2023-04-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15