Serpent weaponry
by Zmey
Serpent Weaponry adds a set of melee weapons for NeoForge 1.21.1, aimed at players who want a different combat style from the vanilla sword and axe.
What it does
The mod introduces a collection of melee weapons built with Better Combat, so each weapon type has its own attack animations and reach handling. Heavy weapons such as hammers and large blades hit hard but swing slowly, while daggers and short blades strike quickly at close range. Weapons are added across the vanilla tiers, from stone up to diamond, and gold weapons have a passive effect that increases the experience mobs drop when they are killed.
Because the mod adds its own weapons and does not change the vanilla items, it suits survival worlds and multiplayer servers alike. Better Combat is required on NeoForge, and the mod is published only for NeoForge in one release line, 0.0.2 for 1.21.1. Serpent Weaponry runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Four weapon types
Four new weapon types are added, covering fast short-range weapons, heavy blades with extended reach, thrusting weapons and heavy-hitting tools.
Tiered weapons
Each weapon type comes in the vanilla material tiers, stone, gold, iron and diamond, so the set grows with the player's progress.
Gold weapon experience bonus
Killing mobs with golden weapons drops noticeably more experience points, which speeds up enchanting and farming.
Better Combat animations
Weapons use Better Combat attack animations and reach handling, so each type feels different to swing.
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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.
How it compares
MY's Advanced Weaponry is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1, client and server, under All rights reserved, and is not open source. Simple Weaponry is also a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 with the same environment, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Arsenal: Weaponry is a NeoForge option for 1.21.1 as well, under All rights reserved. Serpent Weaponry differs from these by focusing on melee weapon types with Better Combat animations and by using the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpent weaponry | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-27 |
| MY's Advanced Weaponry | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-18 |
| Simple Weaponry | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-22 |
| Arsenal: Weaponry | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-10 |
Questions
Does Serpent Weaponry need Better Combat?
Do players and the server both need Serpent Weaponry?
Which game versions does Serpent Weaponry support?
In the catalog
Serpent weaponry is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Serpent Weaponry is a combat-focused mod for Minecraft 1.21.1 that introduces a deadly collection of new melee weapons. Whether you prefer the slow, crushing power of a hammer or the swift, precise strikes of a dagger, this mod has something for every combat style. Built with Better Combat in mind, every weapon…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/serpent-weaponry
- Owner
- Zmey
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15