Cross Your Bows

Important Notice

IMPORTANT: Currently, it is impossible to update this plugin for Minecraft versions beyond 1.20.6 due to changes in item stack handling. The required API is not yet available. Updates will become possible as server software reaches the necessary level.

Revolutionary Crossbow System

Unleash the true power of crossbows with this exceptional mod that allows unprecedented control over their behavior and characteristics.

Create unique configurations tailored to individual crossbows. This modification elevates the weapon to previously unattainable levels of performance and versatility.

Version Support

Cross Your Bows maintains compatibility with Minecraft 1.20.6 (please refer to the above important notice). Development follows the latest stable releases with minor flexibility.

Practical Configuration Examples

For full functionality, ensure appropriate permissions or disable permission checking in the configuration file.

Infinite Arrow Supply Mechanism

This configuration implements an unlimited arrow system similar to the 'infinity' enchantment effect.

require_permission: false # Permission checking is disabled
bow_configurations:
  default: # Default configuration applied to all crossbows
    consume_item: false # Projectiles are not consumed on use
    pickup_last_projectile: false # Last projectile cannot be retrieved
    enable_projectile: arrow # Settings apply exclusively to arrows

Rapid-Fire Crossbow Implementation

This specialized configuration transforms any crossbow into a rapid-fire weapon capable of discharging 20 arrows consecutively.

bow_configurations:
  example_machine_gun:
    fire_cooldown: 3 # Intervals between shots
    max_charges: 20 # Ammunition capacity
    display:
      name: <red>Arrow Hail</red>
      lore:
        - <gray>Rapid elimination capabilities</gray>
    arrow:
      damage: 5.0 # Arrow damage intensity
      pierce: 2 # Multiple target penetration

Access Management Essentials

crossyourbows.command - Provides complete access to plugin functionality and all associated commands.

crossyourbows.usage - Enables custom bow configurations when permission checking is active in the settings.

Command Availability

/crossyourbows reload - Dynamically refreshes configuration changes on active servers.

/crossyourbows apply - Assigns specific configuration profiles to designated weaponry.

/crossyourbows reset - Restores crossbows to standard game specifications, removing customization.

Advanced Settings Overview

The comprehensive configuration system provides granular control over weapon behavior, including:

• Fire rate adjustments
• Damage modifications
• Special effects implementation
• Visual customization for names and descriptions

Advanced parameters allow modification of projectile physics, individual arrow properties, sustained fire capabilities, environmental interaction, ammunition economy rules, base statistical improvements, interaction allowances, display optimizations.

Each crossbow can be fundamentally transformed according to user preference. The mod's command structure provides a user-friendly interface for real-time weapon modification.

Experimental features include multi-entity penetration mechanics, ammunition conservation protocols, various specialized behavior modes including sniper and automatic configurations, customizable visual presentations, damage immunity circumvention. Custom projectiles can retain specific behavioral patterns. Elemental effects and new customization effects.

Basic structural modifications to vanilla mechanics remain available while providing access to innovative features. Damage cooldown management, piercing mechanism improvements, deployment protocol adjustments. Configurations modify weapon characteristics preserving all base game functions.

Visual feedback and sound effect patterns adapt to configuration modications. Cost requirements. Base level modifications coordinate with vanilla functionality. Provided components integrate seamlessly within standard gameplay loops.