MaceBu
by ItsVilax
MaceBu changes mace combat in Minecraft PvP, adding custom sounds and a visual cue for the attack range of a mace hit.
What it does
Players who fight with maces in PvP or on a multiplayer server get a combat tweak inspired by the YouTuber Wemmbu. A successful hit is made more noticeable through sound and a visual indicator that shows when a mace strike will land, which removes guesswork about attack range in close-quarters fights.
The mod runs on the client only, so a server does not need it and players join without installing anything on the server side. It requires Cloth Config API and Fabric API, and Mod Menu is optional for its settings screen. Builds are published for Fabric and Quilt across 16 release versions, 1.21 – 26.2, and the license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source.
Snapshot builds of the Minecraft game are supported, and the most recent file for both loaders is 1.2.0 for 26.2, published on 2026-08-23. The first release came out on 2026-05-17.
Key features
Mace hit feedback
A successful mace hit produces custom sound effects that make the strike feel more substantial.
Attack range indicator
A visual cue shows the reach of a mace attack, so a player can tell when a strike will connect.
PvP-focused tuning
The changes target duels, arenas and crowded multiplayer fights where mace timing decides the outcome.
Vanilla combat additions
The mod layers extra feedback on top of vanilla mace combat, which otherwise has no sound or visual cue for a landed smash.
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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
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Optional 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who use maces in Minecraft PvP, both in single-player worlds and on multiplayer servers, and modpack authors who want clearer mace combat.
How it compares
Mace Hitboxes is a Fabric mod for 1.21.2 – 26.3, client-side only, released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and not open source, so it changes hitboxes rather than sounds. Mace Smash Glass is open source under the MIT License, runs on client and server, and covers 1.21.6 – 26.1.1, which means both sides must install it. Explosive Mace Attack is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt files for 1.21.5 – 26.3, and the server is required while the client is optional.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaceBu | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-23 |
| Mace Hitboxes | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-03 |
| Mace Smash Glass | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 26.1.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-06 |
| Explosive Mace Attack | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-30 |
Questions
Does MaceBu need Fabric API?
Does the server need MaceBu installed?
Which loaders have MaceBu files?
Is Mod Menu required to use MaceBu?
In the catalog
MaceBu is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Enhance your Minecraft PvP experience with a simple yet highly satisfying modification designed for fans of the mace! Inspired by the engaging gameplay style of YouTuber Wemmbu, this mod brings extra flavor and a tactical advantage to your close-quarters combat. If you want to make every successful hit feel more…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/macebu
- Owner
- ItsVilax
- Published
- 2026-05-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15