
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Rekindled Combat
A fork of Better Combat created to be Vanilla Friendly. Includes attack animations, dual wielding, improved weapon hitboxes, and Quality of Life changes.
Quick answer
Which Rekindled Combat release should I use?
Rekindled Combat 1.8.6+1.20.1 targets 1.20, 1.20.1 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Rekindled Combat 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 Rekindled Combat 1.8.6+1.20.1 need?
1.8.6+1.20.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API, playerAnimator, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Rekindled Combat without breaking your instance.
Built for Rekindled Combat 1.8.6+1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.8.6+1.20.1. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API, playerAnimator, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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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 1.8.6+1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Rekindled Combat add?

Rekindled Combat is a Vanilla-Friendly fork of Better Combat
Want Vanilla Friendly weapons with attack animations to go alongside this mod? Download Fresh Weaponry!
✨Features✨
Instant Attacks
Upswing is set to 0, meaning attacks are instant
Consistent Movement
Movement Speed stays the same while attacking
Improved Attack Hitboxes
Increased Weapon swing hitboxes and all hitbox angles are equal across all weapons
Default Attack Range
Increased swords and other weapons attack range is set to default Vanilla value of 3 blocks
Vanilla Sword Swing
Attack animations for Vanilla swords are similar to Vanilla unlike custom weapons
Attack Swing Animations
One-handed, two-handed, and dual wielding attack animations
Quality of Life Changes
Hold to attack and swing through grass
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Dependencies
Requires Cloth Config API and playerAnimator, and Fabric API for Fabric
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Credit
This mod is a fork of Better Combat created by ZsoltMolnarrr
You may use Rekindled Combat in modpacks.
Usage
This mod is meant for a modpack I am currently developing called "Rekindled Overhaul"
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Rekindled Combat by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.20
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Rekindled Combat versions and loaders
1.8.6+1.20.1
rekindledcombat-fabric-1.8.6+1.20.1.jar
26 Feb 2025
2.0.0+1.20.1
rekindledcombat-forge-2.0.0+1.20.1.jar
26 Feb 2025
1.8.6+1.20.1
rekindledcombat-forge-1.8.6+1.20.1.jar
13 Feb 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.