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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Golden Age Combat

Classic combat has returned! Get ready for some fast-paced combat action and lots of fun!

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Which Golden Age Combat release should I use?

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Latest stable file [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Golden Age Combat required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
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.

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What else does Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0 need?

[FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Forge Config API Port, Puzzles Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Forge Config API Port Needed by Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.1
Puzzles Lib Needed by Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.1
Fabric API Needed by Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.2] Fabric API 0.156.0+26.2
Mod Menu Needed by Forge Config API Port
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: v20.0.1 for 26.2
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.1.0-beta.1+26.2.jar

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Golden Age Combat without breaking your instance.

Built for Golden Age Combat [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Forge Config API Port, Puzzles Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [FABRIC] [26.2.x] v26.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Golden Age Combat add?

Golden Age Combat is here to save Minecraft's combat by serving as a faithful recreation of Minecraft 1.8's old combat mechanics for modern versions without any compromises. So say goodbye to the attack cooldown and hello spam clicking!

From removing the infamous attack cooldown along with all traces such as animations and tooltips, over various small querks in combat oriented game mechanics to even very minor animations; this mod has it all!

For bringing back not just fast paced combat, but also the old sword blocking mechanic, make sure to check out Sword Blocking Mechanics.

Please note that Golden Age Combat is designed purely for an experience in singleplayer or on modded servers. Playing on vanilla servers, especially competitive ones, is not possible and won't be supported.

▶️ The attack cooldown is gone: No cooldown animation, no attack indicator.

▶️ Attack damage values for every weapon and tool are rebalanced to accomodate the removed cooldown, mostly resembling Minecraft 1.8's values.

▶️ Critical hits can be dealt while sprinting.

▶️ Knockback is effective in the air, sending your targets flying if you hit often enough.

▶️ Snowballs and eggs deal knockback to players

▶️ Fishing rod hooks are an effective weapon against entities and players, dealing knockback and not taking as much damage.

▶️ Hitboxes are inflated by 10%, making it easier to hit targets.

▶️ Client-side combat animations are re-added: Lost hearts no longer flash, bow / potion / food punching.

▶️ Quick health regeneration from food is reverted: Surplus saturation will no longer trigger a ridiculously fast regeneration boost (disabled by default).

▶️ Enchanted golden apples give the effects they used to (most notably regeneration).

⏩ INSTALLATION REQUIRED ON CLIENT & REQUIRED ON SERVER

⏩ REQUIRES PUZZLES LIB TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC & NEOFORGE)

⏩ REQUIRES FABRIC API TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

⏩ REQUIRES FORGE CONFIG API PORT TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

If available for a mod, configuration is possible directly from in-game using the mod menu (requires Mod Menu by Prospector to be installed on Fabric). Please note that on older Minecraft versions installing Forge Config Screens is also a requirement.

For manual configuration using an external text editor all files are found at .minecraft/config, named as MOD_ID-client.toml, MOD_ID-common.toml, or MOD_ID-server.toml, depending on the type of config. Not all types might exist for a mod, if any at all.

🌟 Thanks to OrangeMarshall and their Old Animations Mod mod for remembering some old combat features brought back to life in Golden Age Combat!

Project description from CurseForge.

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