
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Backported Spears
A mod that tries to backport spears as accurately as possible
Quick answer
Which Backported Spears release should I use?
Backported Spears 1.4.7 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Backported Spears 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 Backported Spears 1.4.7 need?
1.4.7. 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 Backported Spears without breaking your instance.
Built for Backported Spears 1.4.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.4.7. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; 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 1.4.7. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Backported Spears add?
Note: Porting this mod to older versions will take a while! This is because of how the original spear code is written. It needs to be completely rewritten for versions before 1.21 for it to even work!
This mod attempts to accurately backport the spears added in the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update. From the spears themselves, to technical changes that came with them.
I am aware that some of the animations here are not 1:1 with the official ones, but I will likely update them to be more accurate when Mounts of Mayhem releases
Compatibility:
-Resource packs for 1.21.11 that change the texture, sound effects or localization of spears will also work here
-Datapacks that use item components added by 1.21.11 will likely work as long as this mod in installed
-Better Combat: overrides the spear animation this mod adds for the spears
Config:
-spear_charge_attacks: allows spears to perform their right-click charge ability (true by default)
-spear_stabbing_animation: makes spears play different attack animation (true by default, false if Better Combat is installed)
-tridents_use_spear_attack_animation: makes tridents also use the spear stabbing animation (false by default)
Miscellaneous:
Advancements:
-Mob Kabob: Hit five mobs with any spear in one charge attack
Enchantments:
-Lunge: Spears propel the user forward
Technical Changes:
-"piercing_weapon", "kinetic_weapon", "use_effects", "swing_animation", "attack_range" and "minimum_attack_charge" item components have been backported
-"post_piercing_attack" enchantment component have been backported
-"apply_impulse" and "apply_exhaustion" enchantment effects have been backported
-"spear_mobs" advancement criterion have been backported
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Backported Spears by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Backported Spears versions and loaders
1.4.7
spear-backport-forge-1.4.7-1.20.1.jar
27 Mar 2026
1.4.7
spear-backport-fabric-1.4.7-1.20.1.jar
27 Mar 2026
1.8.0
spear-backport-neoforge-1.8.0-1.21.1.jar
7 Mar 2026
1.8.0
spear-backport-fabric-1.8.0-1.21.1.jar
7 Mar 2026
1.4.6
spear-backport-forge-1.4.6-1.20.1.jar
1 Mar 2026
1.4.6
spear-backport-fabric-1.4.6-1.20.1.jar
1 Mar 2026
1.4.5
spear-backport-forge-1.4.5-1.20.1.jar
27 Feb 2026
1.4.5
spear-backport-fabric-1.4.5-1.20.1.jar
27 Feb 2026
1.7.4
spear-backport-neoforge-1.7.4-1.21.1.jar
27 Feb 2026
1.7.4
spear-backport-fabric-1.7.4-1.21.1.jar
27 Feb 2026
1.4.4
spear-backport-forge-1.4.4-1.20.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
1.4.4
spear-backport-fabric-1.4.4-1.20.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.