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Simple Vanilla Guns
Adds vanilla-esque guns to Minecraft.
Quick answer
Which Simple Vanilla Guns release should I use?
Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Vanilla Guns required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6 need?
Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Simple Vanilla Guns without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Vanilla Guns add?
Adds vanilla-esque guns to Minecraft.
Guns have the same material tier progression as other tools.
Guns are crafted with sakuradite and corresponding materials.

Obtained uncommonly by breaking gravel.
Gunshots are powered by sakuradite and thus do not consume bullets.
The tiered damage progression makes ranged combat a viable option at all stages of the game, including the early to mid game.
This allows for full ranged-only playthroughs. In larger modpacks, the guns in this mod are meant to be used in the early game until the player can make stronger enchanted bows and mass produce arrows.
Wooden Gun:

Deals 2 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 4 Damage with a fire rate of 1 shot per second.
Recipe:

Stone Gun:

Deals 3 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 5 Damage with a fire rate of 1 shot per second.
Recipe:

Copper Gun:

Deals 3 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 5 Damage with a fire rate of 1 shot per second.
Recipe:

Iron Gun:

Deals 4 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 7 Damage with a cooldown of 2 shots per second.
Recipe:

Golden Gun:

Deals 3 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 3 Damage with a cooldown of 4 shots per second.
Recipe:

Diamond Gun:

Deals 5 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 8 Damage with a cooldown of 2 shots per second.
Recipe:

Alloyed Gun:

Deals 6 Damage melee and has a 1.6 Attack Speed.
Right click fires a bullet that deals 8 Damage with a cooldown of 4 shots per second.
Recipe:

Enchantments:
Bullet Penetration
- Makes bullets deal about +2 damage (1 heart) per level
- Maximum level of III
Depreciated Version:
The 1.12.2 version is depreciated and thus does not have the same features as the other versions.
Guns instead fire arrows. They lack a particle trail and are subject to gravity.
Bullets do not have piercing.
Breaking gravel does not drop sakuradite.
Sakuradite is instead crafted with gravel as per the recipe seen below:

Alloyed Gun is crafted with a different recipe as seen below:

TerraFirmaCraft Versions:
This mod has versions designed to be used with TerraFirmaCraft.
TFC versions are labelled as Alpha files. To download them, do the following:
- In the website, toggle "Show alpha files" to be able to see and download the files.
- In the launcher, click on the Simple Vanilla Guns mod, go to Versions, and manually download the TFC version of the mod.
In the TFC versions, only the Wooden Gun, Iron Gun, and Alloyed Gun are in game.
Their recipes are changed like so:
Wooden Gun Barrel


Wooden Gun

Iron Gun Barrel


Iron Gun

Alloyed Gun Barrel


Alloyed Gun

Feel free to use this mod in any modpack.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Simple Vanilla Guns by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Simple Vanilla Guns versions and loaders
Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 26.1.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_neoforge_26.1.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - NeoForge 1.21.1 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_neoforge_1.21.1.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - Fabric 1.20.1 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_fabric_1.20.1.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.20.1 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.20.1.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.19.4 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.19.4.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.19.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.19.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.18.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.18.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.16.5 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.16.5.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - 1.12.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_1.12.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - TFC 1.20.1 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_tfc_1.20.1.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - TFC 1.18.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_tfc_1.18.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Simple Vanilla Guns - TFC 1.12.2 - Version 3.6
simple_vanilla_guns_tfc_1.12.2.jar
11 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.