
Modrinth · 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 2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Ranged Weapon 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 Ranged Weapon API 2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge need?
2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge. 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 Ranged Weapon API without breaking your instance.
Built for Ranged Weapon API 2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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
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 2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge. 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 rendering first and third person rendering
- Correct pull FOV
Read all technical details in the GitHub readme.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Ranged Weapon API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck 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
2.3.3+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.3.3+1.21.1.jar
3 Dec 2025
2.3.3+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.3.3+1.21.1.jar
3 Dec 2025
2.3.2+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.3.2+1.21.1.jar
25 Oct 2025
2.3.2+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.3.2+1.21.1.jar
25 Oct 2025
2.3.1+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.3.1+1.21.1.jar
19 Oct 2025
2.3.1+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.3.1+1.21.1.jar
19 Oct 2025
2.3.0+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.3.0+1.21.1.jar
13 Oct 2025
2.3.0+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.3.0+1.21.1.jar
13 Oct 2025
2.2.1+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.2.1+1.21.1.jar
11 Oct 2025
2.2.1+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.2.1+1.21.1.jar
11 Oct 2025
2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric
ranged_weapon_api-fabric-2.2.0+1.21.1.jar
19 Sept 2025
2.2.0+1.21.1-neoforge
ranged_weapon_api-neoforge-2.2.0+1.21.1.jar
19 Sept 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.