CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Ranged Weapon API
🏹 Create fully functional bows and crossbows, with ease
Quick answer
Which Ranged Weapon API release should I use?
Ranged Weapon API 4.0.0+26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. 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 Ranged Weapon API 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 Ranged Weapon API 4.0.0+26.3 need?
4.0.0+26.3. 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.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Ranged Weapon API without breaking your instance.
Built for Ranged Weapon API 4.0.0+26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 4.0.0+26.3. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; 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.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 4.0.0+26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Ranged Weapon API add?
Ranged Weapon API
This mod is an API for developers, allowing easy bow and crossbow creation.

Features:
- Bows and Crossbow construction
- Customizable weapon properties: damage, pull time, projectile velocity (optional)
- Automatic item model predicate registration (matching vanilla model predicates)
- Correct first and third person rendering
- Correct pull FOV
Read all technical details in the GitHub readme.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Ranged Weapon API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
2 loader builds26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Ranged Weapon API versions and loaders
4.0.0+26.3
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-4.0.0+26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
4.0.0+26.3
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-4.0.0+26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
2.3.4+1.20.1
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.3.4+1.20.1.jar
15 Sept 2026
2.3.4+1.20.1
ranged_weapon_api-forge-2.3.4+1.20.1.jar
15 Sept 2026
4.0.0+26.2
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-4.0.0+26.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
4.0.0+26.2
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-4.0.0+26.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
4.0.0+26.1.2
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-4.0.0+26.1.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
4.0.0+26.1.2
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-4.0.0+26.1.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
4.0.0+1.21.11
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-4.0.0+1.21.11.jar
26 Aug 2026
4.0.0+1.21.11
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-4.0.0+1.21.11.jar
26 Aug 2026
3.0.0+1.21.1
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-3.0.0+1.21.1.jar
24 Aug 2026
3.0.0+1.21.1
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-3.0.0+1.21.1.jar
24 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.