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Ballista
Siege engines for Minecraft
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Ballista release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.9
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
Ballista 1.0.9 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 Ballista required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Ballista 1.0.9 need?
1.0.9. 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 Ballista without breaking your instance.
Built for Ballista 1.0.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.0.9. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.9. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Ballista add?
This mod adds siege engines to minecraft.
Click with the engineers hammer to construct a siege engine. Shift click with the engineers hammer to deconstruct.The following siege engines are currently completed:
The Ballista:
- click with empty hand to draw
- click with ballista arrow in hand to load
- click to shoot
- shit click to take control
- shift click to release control
- repair a broken ballista with the ballista repair item
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Ballista by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Ballista versions and loaders
1.0.9
aw_vehicles-1.21.1-1.0.9.jar
22 Feb 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.211.21.1NeoForge release
1.0.8
aw_vehicles-1.21.1-1.0.8.jar
14 Mar 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.211.21.1NeoForge release
1.0.6
aw_vehicles-1.21.1-1.0.6.jar
4 Mar 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.211.21.1NeoForge release
1.0.6
aw_vehicles-1.20.1-1.0.6.jar
4 Mar 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
1.0.3
aw_vehicles-1.21.1-1.0.3.jar
4 Mar 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.211.21.1NeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
