Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
b1.7.3
Platforms
Supported environments
Client and server
Tags
Creators
Details
Ever noticed that Steve technically has two hands?
Steve finally learned how to use both arms.
Better With Hands adds an offhand to Better Than Adventure. Hold a torch while you mine, keep blocks ready while you explore, or fight with a sword in each hand.

Features
- Offhand slot in the inventory, right under the crafting result
- Offhand item shown in first and third person, with its own swing animation
- Offhand slot next to the hotbar, movable in the HUD editor
- Picked up items go into the offhand first when they stack with it
- Two swords: left click hits with the left hand, right click with the right hand
- Follows the game's left-handed setting
- Works in multiplayer, the server needs the mod too
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Swap items between hands |
| X | Toggle which hand is used first |
Both keys can be rebound in Options.
Settings
Found in Options > Better With Hands.
- Use Offhand When Main Empty (on): with an empty main hand, the offhand does the work
- Swap Hand Priority (off): the offhand is used first, same as pressing X
- Dynamic Hand Priority (off, experimental): picks the hand for you. The faster tool for mining, the sword for fighting, the block for right click
- Indicator Type: Border, Vanilla, Dot, Arrow or None
- Show Indicator Only With Offhand (on)
Requires
- BTA 8.0.1
- HalpLibe 6.2.0+8.0.1 or newer
License
See LICENSE. Short version: free for personal use and free modpacks with attribution, no commercial use without permission.


