








Bow Load Indicator
This is a simple resource pack that adds different colors to the different stages of loading bows and crossbows! Check the "Gallery" tab to see what it looks like.
Note that Version 1.1 [beta] (and newer) have been tested in all Minecraft versions 1.17 all the way through 1.20.1. Previous versions of the pack have not been tested on earlier versions, but should still work.
Version '3.1.2 [release]' is the version you should download, it supports 1.17 through 1.21.4
Note that any versions MIGHT work in Minecraft versions 1.16.5 and earlier, however they have not been tested yet.
IMPORTANT
Version 0.1 [alpha] through Version 2.0 [release] are incompatible with the Vanilla Tweaks "Item Stitching Fix" pack. It still works, but has a weird glitch that doesn't look great.
Version 2.1 [beta] and newer are compatible with the Vanilla Tweaks "Item Stitching Fix" pack.
Examples
Here's what the bow looks like when being loaded:

Here's what the crossbow looks like when being loaded:

Quick Note
You may use these textures in other packs or whatever, but linking back to this Modrinth page would be appreciated.
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Planned Updates
- Add support for older Minecraft versions
- Add a similar system for crossbows Added in
Version 1.1 [beta]andVersion 2.0 [release]
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .zip (resource pack)
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18
- How to install: Download the .zip resource pack — do not unzip it. → Put it in .minecraft/resourcepacks. → Enable it in Options → Resource Packs.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java resource packs walks through it step by step.
- Downloads as BowLoad_V3.1.7r.zip
- Download size: 21 KB
- Download link checked 28 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.