Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
1.21.8–1.21.10
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Archer's Offhand
Ethically automates offhand management for bow and crossbow users in Minecraft. This Fabric mod intelligently manages your offhand inventory to ensure you always have the right ammunition when using ranged weapons.
Features
- Automatic Arrow Management: Automatically equips the correct arrows for your bow or crossbow
- Smart Offhand Switching: Dynamically switches offhand items based on your current weapon
- Configurable Settings: Customize the mod behavior through an in-game configuration menu
- Mod Menu Integration: Easy access to configuration through the Mod Menu mod
- Crossbow Support: Full support for crossbow ammunition management
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.8
- Fabric Loader 0.17.2 or higher
- Fabric API 0.134.0 or higher
- Yet Another Config Lib 3.7.1 or higher
- Java 21
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader
- Install Fabric API
- Install Yet Another Config Lib
- Download the Archer's Offhand mod file
- Place the mod file in your
modsfolder located in your Minecraft directory - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile
Configuration
The mod can be configured through the in-game configuration menu when Mod Menu is installed:
- Launch Minecraft and go to the Mods screen
- Find Archer's Offhand in the mod list
- Click on the
Configbutton to adjust settings
How It Works
When you equip a bow or crossbow, the mod will automatically:
- Check your inventory for available arrows
- Equip the first compatible arrow type to your offhand
- Switch offhand items as needed when you switch between different ranged weapons
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Support
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements:
- Report bugs on the GitHub Issues page
- For general questions, you can reach out through the Modrinth mod page
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, make changes, and submit pull requests.
Acknowledgments
- Thanks to the Fabric team for providing the modding framework
- Built with the Minecraft development community in mind



