Better Arrows
Better Arrows adds arrow ricochet off blocks and a mechanic for recovering arrows after firing, making archery combat more dynamic and strategic without…
⬇ Download on Modrinth⚠️ BETA - Better Arrows
This mod is in beta version.
This means it may contain bugs, unstable behavior, and frequent changes in mechanics.
🏹 Better Arrows
A mod that improves the bow experience in Minecraft, adding arrow recovery mechanics and dynamic ricochet off blocks.
✨ Features
🏹 Arrow Recovery
Arrows fired can be recovered after defeating enemies, increasing the bow's utility and reducing ammunition waste.
🔄 Arrow Ricochet
Depending on the block hit, arrows can bounce and change their trajectory, creating unique combat and exploration situations.
🎯 Special Interactions
- Bells can be activated when hit by arrows
- Certain blocks alter ricochet behavior
- Mobs like slimes influence arrow impact
⚙️ Compatibility
- Minecraft: 1.21.1 (adjustable depending on build)
- NeoForge
- Compatible with other combat and projectile physics mods
💡 Mod Idea
To improve bow combat, making arrows more interactive, reusable, and dynamic within the world.
🧪 Notes
- Arrows in creative mode are not recoverable
- Some effects depend on the type of block hit
- Mechanics may change in future (beta) versions
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 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 betterarrows-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 16 KB
- Download link checked 9 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.