CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Punching
A mod, overhauling punching and breaking mechanics in a popular block game!
Quick answer
Which Better Punching release should I use?
Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5 targets 1.16.5 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 Better Punching 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 Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5 need?
Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5. 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 Better Punching without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; 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 Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Punching add?
Better Punching
A mod, overhauling punching and breaking mechanics in a popular block game!
Notice!
This mod is for FORGE only!
Features
- You can no longer break blocks you can't harvest.
- It adds basic vanilla friendly primitive tools, made from Flint.
- No more tree punching on day one! Punching wood will give you the Splinter effect.
- Glass now breaks instantly and if broken with hands, you will get the Bleeding effect.
- To obtain cactus with bare-hands you need to sneak first, else you will get the Splinter effect.
Effects
- Bleeding - given when you punch glass bare-handed.
- Splinter - given when you punch wood or cactus bare-handed.

Items
- The Flint Hatchet is a smaller axe. It has 50% less durability and damage compared to a Stone Axe.

- The Flint Spade is a small shovel. It has 50% less durability compared to a Stone Shovel.

- The Flint Pick is a small pickaxe. It has 50% less durability compared to a Stone Pickaxe.

- The Flint Dagger is a lightweight weapon. It has 40% less damage, 50% less durability and 100% more attack speed than a Stone Sword.

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Punching by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.18.2
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
Better Punching versions and loaders
Better Punching-2.0.0 for 1.16.5
betterpunching-1.16.5-2.0.0.jar
18 Mar 2023
Better Punching-1.1.0 for 1.19.2
betterpunching-1.19.2-1.1.0.jar
2 Nov 2022
Better Punching-1.2.0 for 1.18.2
betterpunching-1.18.2-1.2.0.jar
2 Nov 2022
Better Punching-1.9.0 for 1.16.5
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.9.0.jar
2 Nov 2022
1.16.5-1.3.0
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.3.0.jar
17 Oct 2021
1.16.5-1.2.0
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.2.0.jar
10 Oct 2021
1.16.5-1.1.0
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.1.0.jar
9 Oct 2021
1.16.5-1.0.1
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.0.1.jar
28 Sept 2021
1.16.5-1.0.0
betterpunching-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
27 Sept 2021
Better Punching-1.0.0 for 1.12.2
betterpunching-1.0.0.jar
24 Sept 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.