Dodgeable Skeletons

Beta 1.7.3 arrow mechanics ported to 1.21.1

by armet06Game mechanics Mobs

NeoForge

Loaders: NeoForge
Downloads on Modrinth: 294
Followers on Modrinth: 3
version: 1
Updated: July 23, 2026Jul 23
Published: in 2026

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Slower arrow speed — aweomse sauce · swipe

At a glance

Runs on NeoForge

For Minecraft 1.21.1

Needed in the game and on the server

Latest version — 1.0.0 from July 23, 2026

License CC0-1.0 — free

Where it's needed

In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.21.1

Makes the speed and trajectory of Skeletons' arrows accurate to that of Beta 1.7.3. They're slower and hang in the air longer, making them consistently avoidable without sprinting or blocking. If you're making a pack without those mechanics, or would just prefer basic enemies not be balanced around them, this mod may be for you!

Skeleton demo

Skeletons will shoot from the old, shorter range, too - 10 instead of 15 units - but if you want authentic beta AI, including reverted strafing mechanics, check out Nostalgic Tweaks. This was made because I at one point wanted to make a retroslop pack and couldn't find anything existing with the functionality.

FAQ

How to install Dodgeable Skeletons?

Install NeoForge for your Minecraft version, download Dodgeable Skeletons for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Dodgeable Skeletons support?

Dodgeable Skeletons has builds for Minecraft 1.21.1.

Is Dodgeable Skeletons needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source

Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universalfree to use and share with credit to the author

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