How do I install [DEPRECATED] Stronger Crossbows?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does [DEPRECATED] Stronger Crossbows work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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[DEPRECATED] Stronger Crossbows

by rainzy · on Modrinth

This datapack/mod buffs arrows fired from crossbows. They are now around the equivalent of ~Power 4 bow arrows by default.

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader Data pack1 build
Mod loader Fabric1 build
Mod loader Forge1 build
Mod loader Quilt1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.4Newest

⬇ Download for 1.19.4–1.20.4 · Data pack ⬇ Download for 1.19.4–1.20.4 · Fabric ⬇ Download for 1.19.4–1.20.4 · Forge ⬇ Download for 1.19.4–1.20.4 · Quilt

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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[DEPRECATED] THIS PROJECT IS DEPRECATED AND WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE UPDATES OR SUPPORT.

Stronger Crossbows

This datapack aims to make Crossbows more viable, from early game to late game.

Crossbow's arrows now almost have equivalent damage to that of a Power 4 Bow by default without enchantments.

This balances out due to the crossbow being unable to recieve power, flame, infinity, etc. And it's slower charge-up without Quick-Charge.

For support or questions, join our discord server! https://discord.gg/6YXSnQw8Uf

This damage buff also effects mobs that use crossbow (eg. Pillagers, Piglins)

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
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 — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.

Verified by MCModsHub

Downloads as StrongerCrossbows.zip
Download size: 4 KB
Download link checked 28 Aug 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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