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Arrow In The Knee

Mod that allows arrows to be rendered on all types of entities, not just players

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Updated 9 days ago
Latest stable file 1.2.1-neoforge+26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

Arrow In The Knee 1.2.1-neoforge+26.2 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. 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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1.2.1-neoforge+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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About this project

What does Arrow In The Knee add?

Arrow In The Knee

"I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee..."
Now every mob in Minecraft can share that experience!

📖 Description

Bring the iconic Skyrim meme to life in Minecraft!
"Arrow In The Knee" is a simple yet satisfying mod that extends the vanilla arrow-stuck-in-body rendering to all living entities, not just players. In vanilla Minecraft, only players display arrows embedded in their bodies after being shot — with AITK, every cow, zombie, skeleton, and creature in your world will proudly wear their battle scars. Because no adventurer (or mob) should be spared from taking an arrow to the knee.

🌟 Features

  • Arrows on all entities: Every living mob now visually displays arrows stuck in their body after being shot, just like players do in vanilla.
  • Faithful to vanilla: Uses the same rendering logic as the vanilla arrow system — arrows are placed randomly across the entity's model parts for a natural look.
  • Lightweight and non-intrusive: Minimal impact on performance, seamlessly integrated into the existing rendering pipeline.
  • No configuration needed: Install and forget — the mod works out of the box with no setup required.

⚙️ Compatibility

  • Minecraft Versions:

    • Fully compatible with 1.19.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.11, 26.1.

  • Modding Platforms:

    • Fabric: ✅ Fully supported!
    • Forge: ✅ Fully supported!
    • NeoForge: ✅ Fully supported!

  • Mod Compatibility:

    • Works with any mod that adds new living entities — if it has a model, it can take an arrow!

📦 Installation

  1. Download the mod:
  2. Install Fabric: Ensure you have Fabric Loader installed for your Minecraft version.
  3. Add the mod: Place the .jar file into the mods folder of your Minecraft instance.
  4. Launch the game: Start Minecraft and start shooting arrows at everything that moves!

💡 Why Use This Mod?

Have you ever shot a zombie full of arrows only to see... nothing? In vanilla Minecraft, the arrow-stuck-in-body visual is exclusive to players, leaving every other mob looking untouched no matter how many arrows they've taken. AITK fixes this oversight by extending that same visual to every living entity in the game. It's a small detail, but one that makes combat feel much more impactful and satisfying. Plus, it's always funny to see a cow walking around with five arrows sticking out of it.

🛠️ Contributing & Feedback

Contributions, ideas, and bug reports are always welcome!

  • Found a bug? Report it on our GitHub.
  • Have a feature request? Let us know in the comments or open a suggestion thread.
  • Want to contribute? Feel free to fork the project and submit a pull request.

📄 License

This mod is licensed under the MIT License, meaning you're free to modify or distribute it as long as proper credit is given. Check the LICENSE file for more details.

❤️ Acknowledgments

"Arrow In The Knee" was created by [RazorPlay01] because every mob deserves to know what it feels like to take an arrow to the knee. Thank you for using the mod and being part of the Minecraft modding community! If you enjoy the mod, please consider leaving a review or a like — it helps a lot!

"Let me guess... someone stole your sweetroll?" 🍞

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