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AimBow (bow hit indicator)

AimBow is a client mod that displays a nice target indicator to ease bow (+egg/snowball/...) aiming. Can also track entities.

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Quick answer

Which AimBow (bow hit indicator) release matches 1.8?

Updated 10 years ago

beta file AimBow

Game version 1.8.7, 1.8.4, 1.8.8

Loader Not required

AimBow (bow hit indicator) AimBow targets 1.8.7, 1.8.4, 1.8.8. 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 AimBow (bow hit indicator) required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say

Dedicated server Source doesn’t say

Loader for this release No loader listed

Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does AimBow (bow hit indicator) AimBow need?

AimBow on 1.8. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 AimBow (bow hit indicator) without breaking your instance.

Built for AimBow (bow hit indicator) AimBow on 1.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use AimBow. It targets 1.8.7, 1.8.4, 1.8.8; 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 AimBow. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does AimBow (bow hit indicator) add?

The normal gray cross is displayed at the position the arrow will hit. Green indicates a hit.

Auto-Aiming is possible for arrows: Press the Y key, then start shooting. It will fix to a close entity.