Better Crossbows Mod (26.1.2, 1.20.1) – New Crossbow Tiers
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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Better Crossbows Mod adds four new types of crossbows to Minecraft: copper, gold, diamond, and netherite. Each crossbow has its own unique characteristics that make them useful at different stages of the game. The copper crossbow is simple and reliable for early game, gold focuses on fast reload speed, diamond offers increased damage and durability, and netherite is the ultimate upgrade that improves every aspect of crossbow performance.
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Features:
- Copper Crossbow:
- Simple and reliable early-game crossbow
- Perfect if you haven’t found iron yet
- Basic stats for starting players
- Gold Crossbow:
- Very fast reload speed
- Ideal for players who prefer agility
- Lower power and durability compared to other crossbows
- Best for quick shooting playstyle
- Diamond Crossbow:
- Increased damage compared to lower tiers
- Faster reloading than iron crossbow
- Much greater durability
- Strong mid-to-late game option
- Netherite Crossbow:
- Ultimate crossbow upgrade
- Improves every aspect over diamond
- Best damage, reload speed, and durability
- Endgame crossbow tier
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Crafting Recipes:
Recommend that you should install Just Enough Items (for mods using Forge) or Roughly Enough Items (for mods using Fabric) to view the full recipes included in this mod.

Better Crossbows Mod Download Links
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 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: In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Downloads as 500826.mcaddon
- Download size: 206 KB
- Download link checked 23 Sept 2026 — working
- Mirrored on our own servers — the download does not depend on the original host
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.