OldNewCombat
OldNewCombat changes the sword and axe stats in Forge for Minecraft 1.17.1, mixing the old combat system with newer crafting.
What it does
Swords in the mod deal one more damage than vanilla, and axes receive a similar boost, so weapons hit harder for the same effort. Swords are also made more durable and faster to swing, which changes how melee fights feel. The mod is client-side only, so only the player's game needs it. Files target Forge 1.17.1 alone, and the latest is 0.25, published 2022-04-17 on the beta channel.
Key features
Stronger swords
Swords deal one more damage than in vanilla, shifting the balance of melee fights.
Boosted axes
Most axes gain extra damage, giving them a clearer role alongside swords.
Durable, faster swords
Swords last longer and attack more quickly, so they are used more often in play.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Questions
Does OldNewCombat need a server install?
Which Minecraft version does OldNewCombat support?
In the catalog
OldNewCombat is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 4,181 mods support Minecraft 1.17.1.
Similar mods
What the author says
Makes a mix of the old and the new combat system (No crafting support yet) Install by getting forge 1.17.1 Then put this file in the mods folder.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/oldnewcombat
- Owner
- Rameez10-REAL
- Published
- 2022-04-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-04-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15