Simple Weapons for Better Combat

This mod expands Minecraft's arsenal with new weapon types that seamlessly blend with the vanilla game's aesthetic. The core development principle prioritizes quality over quantity. While the mod doesn't add an overwhelming number of items, each one features unique characteristics and special abilities.

Currently, the mod includes 8 new weapon types, 7 of which possess special effects. All special abilities can be disabled in the mod's configuration settings.

All weapons are balanced for use alongside the Better Combat mod, but the mod can be installed independently.

Weapons

Scythe

• Damage: medium
• Attack speed: slow
• Attack range: very high (Better Combat stat)
• Special: inflicts bleed, dealing damage over time. Higher-tier versions increase bleed duration

Greatsword

• Damage: high
• Attack speed: slow
• Attack range: high (Better Combat stat)

Spear

• Damage: very high
• Attack speed: very slow
• Attack range: very high (Better Combat stat)
• Special: cavalry — increases damage while mounted

Dagger

• Damage: very low
• Attack speed: very high
• Attack range: very low (Better Combat stat)
• Special: backstab — increases damage and staggers unaware entities; deals less knockback

Katar

• Damage: medium-high
• Attack speed: slow-medium
• Attack range: very low (Better Combat stat)
• Special: lifesteal based on number of enemies hit rather than damage dealt

Scimitar

• Damage: low-medium
• Attack speed: medium-fast
• Attack range: medium (Better Combat stat)
• Special: vengeance — increases damage based on missing health. Higher-tier versions provide greater damage increase
• Sharpness enchantment doesn't stack with vengeance — the effect providing highest damage is used

Crowbill

• Damage: medium
• Attack speed: medium
• Attack range: medium (Better Combat stat)
• Special: crippling — inflicts slowness for 1 second; armor piercing — increased damage to armored entities

Katana

• Damage: medium
• Attack speed: medium
• Attack range: medium (Better Combat stat)
• Special: moxie — increases attack speed with each hit

Weapons in Development

These weapons may not be added to the mod, nothing is final

Claws — low damage, hitting entities provides temporary small speed boost. Each hit increases speed boost further (will be capped). One-handed weapon.

Twin Blades — medium damage, killing entities provides small damage buff. If another entity is killed shortly after, the damage buff increases.

War Axe — medium-high damage, damage bypasses shields and is unaffected by potion effects. Hitting the same entity multiple times inflicts bleed.

All effects are subject to change.

Compatibility

Better Combat — all weapons utilize animations and statistics added by the Better Combat mod.

Simple Corinthium — adds corinthium versions of all weapons.

Oreganized — adds electrum versions of all weapons.

Oh The Biomes You'll Go — adds pendorite versions of all weapons.

Deeper and Darker — adds warden versions of all weapons.

This mod is 1.19.2 only.

Enlightened End — adds adamantite versions of all weapons.

Twilight Forest — adds ironwood, steeleaf, knightmetal, and fiery versions of all weapons.

Compatibility Plans

The developer plans to add compatibility with every popular mod that adds a tool set.

Current compatibility to-do list:

• Stalwart Dungeons
• Blue Skies
• Aquaculture 2
• Buddy Cards
• Upgraded Netherite
• Forbidden and Arcanus
• Majrusz's Progressive Difficulty
• LieonLion's Enderite
• Plus the End
• Create Addons (Alloyed, Stuff & Additions)
• Enderite Mod
• Copper Armor & Tools
• Spirit
• End's Phantasm
• Frosted Friends
• Additional Additions

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you update to the newest version? Yes, but updates take time and will be done when I have the opportunity.

Can you downgrade to X version? No, 1.18.2 is the oldest supported version.

Can you add X weapon? Maybe. The criteria is it must add something unique or interesting, or fill a gap.

Can you add compatibility with X mod? Most likely yes, but don't expect it to be quick.

Does this work without Better Combat? Yes, however the balance may be off.

Can I use this mod in my modpack? Yes.