!!! WARNING: This mod could be considered cheating by some and may be detected by anti-cheat plugins
The mod author is not responsible for any bans incurred by using this mod, use only in single-player or with admin permission
A fabric mod that simplifies using the vanilla crossbow
Dependencies
Fabric API
Cloth Config
Mod MenuFeatures
- Overhauled projectile management
- Effectively replaces the vanilla projectile drawing process by automatically putting desired projectiles in your off-hand.
- Allows you to select your preferred projectile type.
- Supports changing the slot picking order to keep your inventory organized.
- Shoots the crossbow immediately after it is fully drawn
- Config menu to enable/disable features
Showcase video
Compatibility
The mod should be compatible with all mods, and may even be compatible with mods that add custom crossbows, provided they extend the CrossbowItem class
It's fully client-side, so it will work on servers without the mod installed (although it may be considered cheating, see disclaimer)
License and usage
Licensed under MIT, credits are greatly appreciated
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1
- 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 — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as crossbowenhanced-1.3.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 78 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.