Classic Combat
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. File opened and checked on 27 Sep 2026; downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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Overview
Classic Combat removes the attack cooldown from all weapons in the game. You'll always hit for the attack value of the weapon you're using just like Minecraft before the 1.9 Combat Update.
It's 100% server-compatible, mod compatible, and fast. It won't affect game performance in any way.
You can install this mod on a server without requiring your players to also install it.
Uninstalling Classic Combat will not affect your players, player data, or worlds.
What's Changed
- No more attack cooldowns. You will always hit for the attack value of the weapon you're using, no matter how long ago you used it.
What's Not Changed
- Damage values for all weapons remain the same.
- The "swing" graphic is still shown when attacking something.
- Damaged "hearts" are still dropped when something is attacked.
- You can still dual wield.
- You can still use shields.
- Your cooldown indicator will still show and function, however it no longer has effect.
FAQ
Can I use this mod in a modpack?
Feel free to use Classic Combat in your modpack, just provide credit and preferably link back to the download page. PMs asking for permission to use in a modpack will not be answered.
Some weapons are too strong, can you modify their damage amount?
No, Classic Combat only removes the attack cooldown. It does not and will not modify any weapon's base damage amount.
Will you update for [insert version here]?
If it's a newer version than downloads available now, probably! If it's an older version of Minecraft, then no, sorry!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.1, 1.16.5, 1.21
- 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 CurseForge — 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 ClassicCombat-1.14.3-1.0.0-universal.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 3 KB
- Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.