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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Simple Weapons for Better Combat

Adds unique weapons designed and balanced around the better combat mod

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Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader NeoForge, Forge

Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with NeoForge, 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.

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Is Simple Weapons for Better Combat 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 NeoForge, Forge
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 Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar need?

Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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.

9 listed on this file 9 pulled in by those mods
Oh The Biomes You'll Go Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
No matching file
The Twilight Forest Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Twilight Forest - MC 1.20.1 - 4.3.2508
Enlightend Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 5.0.14
Better Combat [Fabric & Forge] Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: bettercombat-forge-1.9.0+1.20.1.jar
Deeper and Darker Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v1.3.3 for Forge 1.20.1
Simple Corinthium Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Simple Corinthium 1.2.2-1.20.1.jar
Random Crits Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Random Crits 1.3.2 - 1.20.1.jar
Oreganized Optional for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Oreganized 4.3.2
playerAnimator Needed by Better Combat [Fabric & Forge]
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: player-animation-lib-forge-1.0.2-rc1+1.20.jar
Simple Bracers Needed by Simple Corinthium
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Simple Bracers 1.2.1 - 1.20.1.jar
Enchantment Descriptions Needed by Random Crits
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: EnchantmentDescriptions-Forge-1.20.1-17.1.21.jar
Simple Enchantments Needed by Random Crits
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Simple Enchantments 1.3.3 - 1.20.1.jar
Blueprint Needed by Oreganized
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Blueprint 1.20.1 - 7.1.5
bendy-lib Needed by playerAnimator
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: bendy-lib-forge-4.0.0.jar
Ice and Fire: Dragons Needed by Simple Bracers
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: iceandfire-2.1.13-1.20.1-beta-5.jar

9 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 Simple Weapons for Better Combat without breaking your instance.

Built for Simple Weapons for Better Combat Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with NeoForge, Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

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

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Simple Weapons 1.4.5 - 1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Simple Weapons for Better Combat add?

Simple Weapons introduces 8 new weapons designed to fit in with vanilla. Each weapon has it's own unique playstyle and aims to give the player a fresh experience with each individual weapon. This mod is balanced around the Better Combat mod, but can be used without it.

Weapons

Scythe:

Damage: Medium

Attack Speed: Slow

Attack Range: Very High *Better Combat Stat

*Inflicts Bleed, dealing damage over time, higher tiers inflict bleed for longer

Greatsword:

Damage: High

Attack Speed: Slow

Attack Range: High *Better Combat Stat

*Overpower: Every 3rd hit deals increased damage

Spear:

Damage: Very High

Attack Speed: Very Slow

Attack Range: Very High *Better Combat Stat

*Cavalry: Increases damage while mounted

Dagger:

Damage: Very Low

Attack Speed: Very High

Attack Range: Very Low *Better Combat Stat

*Backstab: Increases damage and staggers unaware entities

*Deals less knockback

Katar:

Damage: Medium-High

Attack Speed: Slow-Medium

Attack Range: Very Low *Better Combat Stat

*Has lifesteal, which is based on amount of enemies hit rather than damage dealt

Scimitar:

Damage: Low-Medium

Attack Speed: Medium-Fast

Attack Range: Medium * Better Combat Stat

*Vengeance: Increases damage based off missing health, higher tiers increase damage more

*Sharpness enchant doesn't stack with vengeance, whichever offers the highest damage will be used

Crowbill:

Damage: Medium

Attack Speed: Medium

Attack Range: Medium * Better Combat Stat

*Crippling: Inflicts Slowness for 1s

*Armor Piercing: Increased damage to armored entities

Katana:

Damage: Medium

Attack Speed: Medium

Attack Range: Medium * Better Combat Stat

*Moxie: Increases attack speed every hit

WIP Weapons:

*These weapons may not be added to the mod, nothing is final

Claws - low damage, hitting entities gives a temporary speed boost (stacks), hitting the same entity multiple times will inflict bleed

One handed

War Axe - medium-high damage, damage bypasses shields, taking damage will increase your damage, killing entities will also increase your damage

All effects are subject to change, if you have any ideas or thoughts then let me know!

Compatability

Better Combat - all weapons make use of the animations and stats added by the better combat mod

Random Crits - scimitars and daggers have an increased chance of hitting a crit with the random crits mod installed

Simple Corinthium - adds corinthium versions of all weapons

Oreganized - adds electrum versions of all weapons

Oh The Biomes You'll Go - adds pendorite versions of all weapons

Deeper and Darker - adds warden versions of all weapons

Enlightened End - adds adamantite versions of all weapons *Outdated

Twilight Forest - adds ironwood, steeleaf, knightmetal, and fiery versions of all weapons

Compat to do list:

I plan on adding compatability for every popular mod that adds a tool set.

Current to do list:

Stalwart Dungeons

Blue Skies

Aquaculture 2

Buddy Cards

Upgraded Netherite

Forbidden and Arcanus

Majrusz's Progressive Difficulty

LieonLion's Enderite

Plus the End

Create Addons (Alloyed, Stuff & Additions)

Enderite Mod

Copper Armor & Tools

Spirit

End's Phantasm

Frosted Friends

Additional Additions

Ice and Fire

Aether

If there is a mod you want me to add compat with that isn't on the list, just let me know.

FAQ

Can you update to the newest version?

  • Yes, but updates take time and will be done when I have time to do them

Can you downgrade to X version?

  • No, 1.18.2 is the lowest supported version

Fabric?

Can you add X weapon?

  • No. The Claws and War Axe are the only new weapons that I plan on adding

Can you add compatability with X mod?

  • Most likely yes, don't expect it to be quick though

Can you let us change the stats of the weapons?

  • Abilities can be disabled through the config, while all other stats can be changed with Property Modifier

Does this work without Better Combat?

  • Yes, however it may be unbalanced

Can I use this mod in my modpack?

  • Yes

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Project description from CurseForge.

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