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Better arrow

This mod significantly reduces the effects of gravity and air friction. Arrows and spears will travel farther. But the gameplay stay the same as vanilla. If you want to tweak a bit more to your convenience, you can edit the mod itself. Unzip the betterarrow

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Better arrow release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0.3
Game version 1.22.0-rc.2
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

Better arrow 1.0.3 targets 1.22.0-rc.2. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Better arrow required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.

Understand Vintage Story dependencies Read the Vintage Story installation guide

What else does Better arrow 1.0.3 need?

1.0.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Better arrow without breaking your instance.

Built for Better arrow 1.0.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.3. It targets 1.22.0-rc.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better arrow add?

This mod significantly reduces the effects of gravity and air friction. Arrows and spears will travel farther. 

But the gameplay stay the same as vanilla.

 

If you want to tweak a bit more to your convenience, you can edit the mod itself.

Unzip the betterarrow.zip.

Go to "assets/betterarrow/patches" and open the file betterarrow.json with a texteditor. Be carefull to dont change the extension .json

There is multiple line to edit. 

For example. you want to change the gravity for the arrow. As you can see in the screenshot, change the two value highlighted in blue. For the server, and for the client.

 

Original value from vanilla is:

airDragFactor: 0.25
gravityFactor: 0.75
 
 

Futur update can be made to add the setting in configlib if someone ask for it.

Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.

Pick your setup

Better arrow releases for each Vintage Story version.

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

3 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Better arrow versions and loaders

4 of 4 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.