Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Battle Arts API
The API Mod that started it all
Quick answer
Which Battle Arts API release should I use?
Battle Arts API 21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Battle Arts API required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Battle Arts API 21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge need?
21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Epic Fight 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 Battle Arts API without breaking your instance.
Built for Battle Arts API 21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Epic Fight first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Battle Arts API add?

This mods requires 20.10 beta versions of Epic Figth which is not posted onto CF yet.
This is part of the API split from Epic Fight Battle Arts, You will need this for Battle Arts to function at all.
Allows mod devs to make their own battle styles and combat arts without the content I brought to the table.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Battle Arts API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 13 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Battle Arts API versions and loaders
21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.7-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
15 May 2026
21.17.6-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.6-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
15 May 2026
21.17.5-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.5-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
15 May 2026
21.17.4-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.4-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
15 May 2026
21.17.3-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.3-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
14 May 2026
21.17.2-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.2-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
14 May 2026
21.17.1-mc1.21.1-neoforge
battle_arts_api-21.17.1-mc1.21.1-neoforge.jar
14 May 2026
20.14.16.5
BattleartsApi-20.14.16.5.jar
16 Apr 2026
20.14.16.4
BattleartsApi-20.14.16.4.jar
15 Apr 2026
20.14.16.3
BattleartsApi-20.14.16.3.jar
15 Apr 2026
20.14.16.1-mc1.20.1-forge
battlearts_api-20.14.16.1-mc1.20.1-forge.jar
14 Apr 2026
21.15.8.3a
battlearts_api-21.15.8.3a.jar
26 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.