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Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe)
"i should be able to make arrows out of iron too!" Well... NOW YOU CAN! instead of flint use iron and shot some mobs!
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Quick answer
Which Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.0
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) 1.0.0 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
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
This file is marked server-only.
What else does Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0. 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 Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) without breaking your instance.
Built for Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 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
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) add?
just added new arrow recipe. instead of flint use iron.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Why not use iron instead? (arrow recipe) versions and loaders
1.0.0
better_arrow_recipe-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
14 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
1.0.0
better_arrow_recipe_fabric-1.0.0-fabric-26.1.2.jar
14 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup 26.1.2Fabric release
1.0.0
why_not_use_iron_instead-1.0.0.jar
5 Mar 2024
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Fabric setup 1.201.20.11.20.21.20.3 release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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