
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Critical Strike
🍀 Chance based critical hits for melee and ranged attacks!
Quick answer
Which Critical Strike release should I use?
Critical Strike 1.0.6+26.3-fabric targets 26.3 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Critical Strike 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 Critical Strike 1.0.6+26.3-fabric need?
1.0.6+26.3-fabric. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Critical Strike without breaking your instance.
Built for Critical Strike 1.0.6+26.3-fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.6+26.3-fabric. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 1.0.6+26.3-fabric. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Critical Strike add?
Critical Strike
A Minecraft mod that adds chance-based critical hit mechanics for melee and ranged combat, complete with flashy visual and audio feedback. Replicates Critical Hit mechanics from Minecraft Dungeons.
Features
Chance-Based Critical Strikes
- RNG-based critical hit system that replaces vanilla jump criticals
- Melee critical strikes - Weapons have a chance to deal bonus damage on hit
- Ranged critical strikes - Arrows and projectiles can critically hit targets
- Configurable mechanics - Toggle vanilla jump crits and customize critical chance/damage
- Batching option - Cache critical chance calculations per tick for performance
Particle and Sound Effects
- Fancy particle effect are shown on critical strikes:
- Sparkle - Burst of small sparkles radiating from impact
- Skull - Floating skull particles that ascend and fade
- Circle - Expanding animated ring at the center of impact
- with customizable colors
- Dynamic sound effects - Two critical hit sound variants with randomized pitch
- Configurable volume - Separate volume controls for melee and ranged crits
Content
Attributes
- Critical Hit Chance (
critical_strike:chance) - Determines probability of landing a critical hit- Base innate bonus: +5%
- Increased by enchantments and status effects
- Critical Hit Damage (
critical_strike:damage) - Multiplier for critical hit damage- Base innate bonus: +50% (1.5x damage)
- Increased by enchantments and status effects
Enchantments
- Critical Hit (Max level 5) - Increases critical strike chance by +4% per level
- Critical Impact (Max level 5) - Increases critical damage by +10% per level
- Both enchantments work on swords, axes, bows, crossbows, and other weapons
Status Effects
- Critical Hit Effect - Beneficial potion effect that boosts critical chance (+5% per level)
- Critical Impact Effect - Beneficial potion effect that boosts critical damage (+10% per level)
- Available as potions, splash potions, lingering potions, and tipped arrows
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Critical Strike by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
2 loader builds26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Critical Strike versions and loaders
1.0.6+26.3-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.6+26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
1.0.6+26.3-neoforge
critical_strike-neoforge-1.0.6+26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
1.0.4+1.20.1-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.4.jar
15 Sept 2026
1.0.4+1.20.1-forge
critical_strike-forge-1.0.4.jar
15 Sept 2026
1.0.6+26.2-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.6+26.2.jar
12 Sept 2026
1.0.6+26.1.2-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.6+26.1.2.jar
12 Sept 2026
1.0.6+26.2-neoforge
critical_strike-neoforge-1.0.6+26.2.jar
12 Sept 2026
1.0.6+26.1.2-neoforge
critical_strike-neoforge-1.0.6+26.1.2.jar
12 Sept 2026
1.0.5+26.2-neoforge
critical_strike-neoforge-1.0.5+26.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
1.0.5+26.2-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.5+26.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
1.0.5+26.1.2-fabric
critical_strike-fabric-1.0.5+26.1.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
1.0.5+26.1.2-neoforge
critical_strike-neoforge-1.0.5+26.1.2.jar
5 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.