
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
BoneSkeleton
This mod turns all skeletons into melee mobs: bones, fish, poisoned arrows and dead bushes. No more shooting.
Quick answer
Which BoneSkeleton release matches 26.2 Fabric?
BoneSkeleton 1.2.0+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is BoneSkeleton required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does BoneSkeleton 1.2.0+26.2 need?
1.2.0+26.2 on 26.2 Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add BoneSkeleton without breaking your instance.
Built for BoneSkeleton 1.2.0+26.2 on 26.2 Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.0+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BoneSkeleton add?
Unofficial fan work, not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.
Ever get picked off by a skeleton hiding in a dark corner, shooting you with its bow? This mod fixes that - skeletons no longer snipe from a distance. All four vanilla skeletons are now melee creatures that rush at you instead:
| Mob | Holds | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Skeleton | Bone | Bone + Arrows (0-2) |
| Stray | Cod | Cod + Arrow of Slowness |
| Bogged | Tipped Arrow of Poison | Arrows + Arrow of Poison |
| Parched (1.21.11+) | Dead Bush | Dead Bush + Arrow of Weakness |
Features:
- All four skeletons fight melee only - no more bow sniping from afar
- Even if you give them a bow via commands, they will never shoot
- Melee damage 2.0 (1 heart on Normal difficulty)
- Bows removed from loot tables; each skeleton now drops its themed arrows instead
- Wither skeletons are unaffected
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
BoneSkeleton by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BoneSkeleton versions and loaders
1.2.0+26.2
boneskeleton-1.2.0+26.2.jar
18 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.