Best Weapon Mods List 2021 | Minecraft Mod Guide

Get to know the top recommended weapons mod for Minecraft 2021 with this list! Know download contents, different best weapon mods from modern to ancient, melee & ranged mods, and more!!!

What Are Weapon Mods?

Get New Weapons

Weapon mods modify your weapon's behavior and stats, or introduce new ones. Most of these mods come with unique skins and audio for the new weapons, making them a new experience.

How To Install Weapon Mods

Installation varies depending on the mod. You should also consider several factors such as other related applications and mods, and Minecraft's version number. Installing may take a bit of time but it is definitely worth it!

Types Of Weapon Mods

Best Weapon Mods - Gun Mods

Modern Gun Mods

Name	Description
Tech Guns	- Highly-detailed mod featuring a good selection of weapons - Includes assets to help you build a good-looking armory and base - Also comes with armor and suits"
Shotguns & Glitter	- 6 Weapons - Different ammo effects complete with audio - Can shoot glitters!"
MrCrayfish's Gun Mod	- 9 weapons complete with attachments - Does not heavily modify the game
Gun Customization: Infinity	- Not a lot of guns but all have amazing customizability - Guns available in different colors - Has gun, attachment, and ammo crafting
Open Modular Turrets	- Adds customizable turrets - Turrets are modular - Can work with a large variety of mods
Switch Bow	- Not a gun mod but still a good ranged weapon mod - One of the best bow & arrow weapon mods - Bow and Crossbow are enchantable
Vic's Modern Warfare Mod	- Variety of modern guns included in the mod - One of the best modern weapon mods

Techguns

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Build Your Own Arsenal

Techguns is arguably one of the best weapon mods out there. It introduces several weapons complete with custom effects and animations. It also includes armors and blocks to customize and build your own fire base. And the best thing about it all is that this is a stand-alone mod!

Shotguns & Glitter

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Weapon Mod With Fireworks

Shotguns & Glitter is a mod made within a very limited time-span. However, the creators managed to pump out an incredibly decent weapon mod with a large variety of ammos. A must-try if you're thinking of running other 1.12.2 mods.

MrCrayfish's Gun Mod

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Weapon Mod With Attachments & Colors

MrCrayfish's Gun mod allows users to make use of a number of guns in the game. With it is a pretty basic but working gun customization feature. Players can change the color and use attachments to change the gun's looks and performance.

Gun Customization: Infinity Mod

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Play With Weapons & Attachments

Gun Customization: Infinity brings with it a somewhat limited number of weapons. To compensate for that, it also introduces a lot of weapon attachments and colors. This gives the player an almost infinite number of weapon combinations to play and tinker with.

Open Modular Turrets

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Build Your Own Automated Turrets

Although technically not a "weapon" mod per se, Open Modular Turrets allows you to build turrets to guard your base. A very well done mod and can easily be installed.

Switch Bow

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Switch Bow Custom Ammunition

Switch Bow introduces a collection of arrows with different effects for Minecraft. If you are into archery, this mod is for you! Most of the items included in this mod can be made from vanilla materials.

Vic's Modern Warfare Mod

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Introduction To Modern Guns

Vic's Modern Warfare Mod is a mod that introduces modern weapons to Minecraft. You can use these weapons to hunt or fight bosses in the base game or multiplayer. This mod also introduces mob spawns with guns.

Futuristic Gun Mods

Name	Description
Portal Gun	- Make 2 portals with the left and right mouse buttons - Instant teleportation - Well-made and designed to imitate the weapon from the "Portal" game series
Gravity Gun	- Mod inspired by the Gravity Gun in Half-life 2 - Grab blocks, zombies, and almost anything you can imagine from afar - Fling grabbed objects to make highspeed projecticles

Portal Gun

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Make Point To Point Portals

The Portal gun introduces the titular weapon into the world of Minecraft. With this weapon/tool, you can teleport objects from 2 different points. The applications are endless and it's fun to experiment with.

Gravity Gun

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Pull & Throw Objects Away

The Gravity Gun mod is a mod based on the popular Half-life 2 weapon. It can be used to grab objects from a distance, then throw them away with staggering speed. You can also use it as a tool to transport objects.

Best Weapon Mods - Melee Weapon Mods

Medieval Melee Weapon Mods

Name	Description
Spartan Weaponry	- One of the best melee weapon mods - Weapons are customizable and upgradeable - Easy to install and frequently updated
Yoyos	- Different varieties of yoyos - Ranged weapon that can shred enemies - Does not heavily modify the game
Spartan Shields	- One of the best shield weapon mods - Shields are enchantable - Best used with Spartan Weaponry
Epic Fight Mod	- Overhauls Minecraft's combat mechanics - Introduces several craftable weapons

Spartan Weaponry

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One Of The Largest Weapon Mods

If you fancy carrying medieval and ancient weapons, then this is your mod. Spartan Weaponry introduces a lot of melee weapons, bows, and crossbows. Each weapon can be upgraded and modified. Bolts and arrowheads are also very varied, introducing several effects to those that they hit.

Yoyos

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Defeat Enemies With Deadly Yoyos

As simple as its title, this mod allows players to craft Yoyos and use them in combat. These yoyos shred anything that they touch, making it similar to blasting enemies with laser.

Spartan Shields

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Diverse Collection Of Ancient Shields

Spartan Shields introduces a whole new arsenal of shields made for Minecraft. It is best used with the mod, Spartan Weaponry, a weapon mod from the same author. Most of these shields can be made from vanilla materials.

Epic Fight Mod - Mod Overview

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Better Fights In Minecraft

Epic Fight Mod is a combat mod that completely overhauls how fights are done in Minecraft. With the press of a button, you can assume a fighting stance to unleash devastating attacks and combo moves on your opponents.

Fantasy Melee Weapon Mods

Name	Description
SlashBlade	- Introduces a collection of Katanas - Comes with moves and combos - Weapon can be forged, repaired, and improved
More Swords Legacy	- Introduces several powerful swords - Includes swords from popular game franchises
Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)	- New moves and skins - Unique questline - Effects-filled combat

SlashBlade

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Katanas, Combos, & Smithing

SlashBlade is the mod to get if you're into Katanas and special moves. It comes with smithing and a great selection of unique swords that you can use to fight your enemies in Minecraft!

More Swords Legacy

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Powerful Swords From Other Games

What if swords have their own special abilities and moves? That's a question that More Swords Legacy mod answers and it answers well. This mod allows the user to craft unique swords that have their own moves set and effects. Also, enemies have a chance to drop swords from other popular game franchises.

Demon Slayer - Mod Overview

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Demon Slayer In Minecraft

Demon Slayer is a mod based on the famous "Kimetsu no Yaiba" manga and anime. It introduces several elements of the story to Minecraft, allowing players to relive and experience the conflicts and fights in spectacular fashion.

Best Weapon Mods - Explosive Weapons Mods

Explosive Mods

Name	Description
Guns, Rockets and Atomic Explosions	- Large nuclear explosions that can greatly affect surrounding terrain - Includes a handful modern weapons - Fairly new mod
HBM's Nuclear Tech Mod Reloaded	- Adds nukes and missiles - You can make your own custom missile silo - Comes with lots of weapons, resources, and structures

Guns, Rockets and Atomic Explosions

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Atomic Bomb Rocket Launcher

If you want a mod that can create a mushroom cloud that affects a lot of blocks, then this is it. Guns, Rockets, and Atomic Explosions also adds more weapons and different ammo types.

HBM's Nuclear Tech Mod Reloaded

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Make Your Own Missile Base

HBM's Nuclear Tech Mod allows you to build your own complex missile silo. It comes complete with the structures and the tools to even build your own missile. If you're thinking of making a large missile base, then this mod is a must have!

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Featured Weapon & Guns Mods

MrCrayfish's Gun Mod	Spartan Weaponry
Matchlock Guns Mod	Open Modular Turrets
More Swords Legacy	Nuclear Tech Mod

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Beyond Belief	Complementary
Vanilla Plus Shaders	Oceano Shaders
Kappa Shaders	Voyager Shaders
SEUS-Renewed	BSL Shaders
MakeUp Ultra Fast Shaders	Tea Shaders
Nostalgia Shader	Potato Shaders
Exposa Shaders	Skylec Shaders
BQ Shaders	YoFPS Shaders
Windom Shaders	Sunflawer Shaders

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Essential Minecraft Mods

JourneyMap	Not Enough Items
WAILA	Inventory Tweaks 1.12.2
Swing Through Grass	Fastcraft
Tool Belt	Inventory Hud+
Apple Skin	Waystones
Armor Toughness Bar	No Tree Punching
Immersive Railroading	Immersive Engineering
Just Enough Items (JEI)	Enchantment Description
Extra Boats	Custom NPCs
Clean Cut	Mouse Tweaks

Best Essential Mods 2021

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Realistico (Lite)	Faithful x32
F8thful	8x8 Rodrigo's Pack
Immersion	Bloom
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Firewolf	Wanderlust
LBPR Reload	Bare Bones
The CreatorPack	Invictus
Vanilla PBR	Compliance 64x