CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Extra Bows
Adds new variants of bows, bow upgrades and other archery stuff to the game
Quick answer
Which Extra Bows release should I use?
Extra Bows Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. 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 Extra Bows 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 Extra Bows Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar need?
Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. 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 Extra Bows without breaking your instance.
Built for Extra Bows Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Extra Bows add?
Extra Bows:
Adds new variants of bows, bow upgrades and other archery stuff to the game.

Open the Upgrade Inventory with the B key
Change Log:
- Updated to 1.16.5/1.18.2/1.19.4/1.20.1
Minecraft Versions:
- Forge 1.12.2/1.14.4/1.15.2/1.16.5/1.18.2/1.19.4/1.20.1
- Fabric 1.14.3/1.14.4/1.15.2
Features:
- New vanilla-style bows in all materials (including emerald)
- 15 unique upgrades for the bows
- RF Energy support (Electric Bow, Eletric Upgrade)
- Config Options
Upgrades:
- Double Arrow Upgrade
- Triple Arrow Upgrade
- Lightning Upgrade
- Fire Upgrade
- Ender Upgrade
- Freeze Upgrade
- Explosive Upgrade
- Healing Upgrade
- Arrow Cost Upgrade
- Water Upgrade
- Bridge Upgrade
- Push Upgrade
- Flying Upgrade
- Meteor Upgrade
- Energy Upgrade
Upgrade Inventory: (Press B to open)

Bridge Upgrade:

Triple Upgrade:

Freeze Upgrade:

And many others...
Crafting Recipes:
Stone Bow:

(Cobblestone,Vanilla Bow,Strong Stone)
Iron Bow:

(Iron ingot,Stone bow,Strong iron)
Golden Bow:

(Gold ingot,Iron bow,Strong gold)
Diamond Bow:

(Diamond,Iron bow,Strong diamond)
Emerald Bow:

(Emerald,Diamond bow,Strong emerald)
Double Arrow Upgrade:

(Arrow,Upgrade Plate)
Triple Arrow Upgrade:

(Arrow,Upgrade Plate)
Lightning Upgrade:

(Fire charge,Fire rocket,Flint and Steel,Blaze rod,Upgrade plate)
Fire Upgrade:

(Blaze powder,Upgrade plate,Flint and Steel,Blaze rod,Nether wart)
Ender Upgrade:

(Ender pearl,Ender eye,Upgrade plate)
Freeze Upgrade:

(Snowball,Snow block,Upgrade plate)
Explosive Upgrade:

(TNT,Upgrade plate)
Healing Upgrade

(Arrow,Iron sword,Golden Apple,Upgrade plate)
Arrow Cost Upgrade:

(Arrow,Upgrade plate)
Water Upgrade:

(Water bucket,Prismariene chard,Upgrade plate)
Bridge Upgrade:

(Obsidian,Strong diamond,planks(any type),Upgrade plate)
Upgrade Plate:

(Strong iron,Strong diamond)
Strong Stone:

(Planks(any type),Cobblestone)
Strong Iron:

(Cobblestone,Iron ingot)
Strong Gold:

(Iron ingot,Gold ingot)
Strong Diamond:

(Iron ingot,Diamond)
Strong Emerald:

(Diamond,Emerald)
Supported Languages:
- German
- English
Bug report:
If you find a bug please post it on the problems tab above.
Template:
Minecraft version: Forge 1.12.2 - 14.23.5.2768/ Fabric version
ModLoader version: Forge / Fabric
Mod Version: v1.14.4 b1 / v1.12.2 b1
Short Description: Game Crash when shooting emerald bow
Crash log: via pastebin
Translations:
If you would like to add a language then just post it down in the comments and I will send you a template.
Ideas:
If you have an update idea just Post it down in the comments
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Extra Bows by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.19.4
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader build1.15.2
2 loader builds1.15.1
2 loader builds1.14.4
3 loader builds1.14.3
1 loader build1.12.2
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Extra Bows versions and loaders
Extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
extrabows-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
26 Jan 2026
Extrabows-1.19.4-1.0.0.jar
extrabows-1.19.4-1.0.0.jar
25 Jan 2026
Extrabows-1.18.2-1.0.0.jar
extrabows-1.18.2-1.0.0.jar
25 Jan 2026
Extrabows-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
extrabows-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
24 Jan 2026
ExtraBows-v1.16.4 Forge b3
extrabows-v1.16.4 b3.jar
23 Dec 2020
ExtraBows-v1.16.4 Forge b2 Alpha
extrabows-v1.16.4 b2.jar
23 Dec 2020
ExtraBows-v1.15.2 Forge b3
extrabows-v1.15.2 b3.jar
23 Dec 2020
ExtraBows-v1.16.4 Forge b1 Alpha
extrabows-v1.16.4 b1.jar
22 Dec 2020
ExtraBows-v1.12.2 Forge b13
extrabows-v1.12.2 b13.jar
23 Apr 2020
ExtraBows-v1.15.2 Forge b2
extrabows-v1.15.2 b2.jar
23 Apr 2020
ExtraBows-v1.15.2 Forge b1
extrabows-v1.15.2 b1.jar
22 Feb 2020
ExtraBows-v1.14.4 Forge b10
extrabows-v1.14.4 b10.jar
22 Feb 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.