Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 877 free mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include WorldHealthGuard, SmpRules, Empyreum SMP.
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WorldHealthGuard
Caps players to 10 hearts outside your lifesteal worlds and keeps LifeStealZ from permanently losing hearts when they die in duels, hub, or combat log. Per-world config, /whg inspect for debugging, optional WorldGuard and CombatLogX support.
SmpRules
Server-side rule pack for a PVP-style SMP: a single craftable Mace, no pvp damage for End Crystals and Respawn Anchors, openable Nether & End, combat-log and elytra-mace protection, and a 3000-block border — all tweakable from the console.
Empyreum SMP
Empyrm Weapons adds powerful mythological weapons inspired by Greek gods to the Empyrm SMP — a scripted Minecraft server centered around divine kingdoms, corruption, and legendary combat. Wield weapons blessed by Zeus, Hades, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, and
CodArmor
🛡️CodArmor: Tactical combat overhaul for Forge 1.20.1. Features a modular plate armor system, high-tech recon scans, 7 unique perks including Specialist mode, adrenaline stims, custom 3D models, and a tactical HUD. Optimized for team-based multiplaye
Combat Utilities
Configurable settings for many values related to combat. Armor modifiers, attack cooldowns, crit multiplier, and much much more.
PiercingProtection
Piercing Protection adds a new enchantment that strengthens armor against piercing attacks. When equipped, incoming damage from spears and similar weapons is reduced, making combat against heavily armed enemies more survivable and balanced.
Recruits Use Boomsticks
A compatibility mod that lets Villager Recruits crossbowmen use, reload, and fire Medieval Boomsticks weapons with dedicated combat AI.
Combat Lock
This project syncs with LuckPerms to prohibit command usage, such as /tp, /gamemode, /rtp, etc, during combat. It is configurable to any commands, and any type of combat.
KaiCore
KaiCore, PvP balancing, exploit control, and server QoL for Paper/Spigot. Combat tags, item bans, cooldowns, dimension locks, and more all managed in-game via GUI.
War of Valor: WW1 Mod
WWI (First World War) Mod. With customized 3D WWI Blocks, 3D Weapons and Uniforms. Along with other WW1 Themes such as trench life and a lot of barbed wire and sandbags. Along with a proning mechanic.

Combat-Hud Indicator
A lightweight multifunctional client-side mod that displays many HUDs necessary for both PVP and Survival gameplay.
CombatLogPlusPlus
various combat managers, in 1 plugin!
Combat Toggle
Combat Toggle is a lightweight server-side PvP control mod that prevents accidental or unwanted player combat by requiring mutual opt-in before PvP damage is allowed. Combat only activates when both players are in Combat mode.
Unbound Weapons
A Minecraft mod that adds cool new features to your usual weapons to make combat just that much more fun!

MobArmyBattle
Two teams collect mobs and later fight each other’s mobs in arena-based waves, with the fastest team winning. (inspired by BastiGHG)
Swidget's Offset Mod
A lightweight Java Fabric 1.21.11 mod that adds customizable item offsets to improve PvP visuals and screen positioning. Fine-tune how weapons, tools, and other held items appear in first person for a cleaner and more comfortable combat experience.
No Combat Elytra
Prevents players from fleeing battle with elytra.
Aerial Combat
Aerial Combat adds a togglable combat mode where attacks hit mobs upward; the player has infinite jumps to increase air time, plus additional combat options.
Pingaland - Third View On Attack
Transform your combat into a more cinematic and dynamic experience.
Simple weapon cooldown
Weapon Cooldowns reworks combat by adding unique cooldowns to each weapon, forcing players to rely on timing and decision making instead of spam clicking while keeping fights fair and skill based.
Dog Modes
Enhances tamed wolf utility with switchable behavior modes (Patrol, Peaceful), passive health regeneration, and automated scavenging mechanics to improve combat viability.
Duelist's Glove
A Curios glove for dual-wield sword combat on NeoForge. Alternate attacks between your main and off hand with vanilla swing animations — each hit plays from the hand you strike with.
Frozen Enchants
Frozen Arsenal introduces a suite of balanced ice enchantments designed to enhance Minecraft combat. Master the elements with dynamic frost spells, life-stealing soul frost, and powerful area-of-effect freezing mechanics.
Little Combat Expansion (Two handed, Dual Wield)
a little plugin to make two handed weapons and off handed with special tag
ServerRewards
🏆 ServerRewards - A comprehensive Minecraft plugin that rewards players for combat, mining, and building activities with an in-game shop system, milestone rewards, and economy integration to boost engagement and retention.
Swords Dash
Two configurable sword combat mechanics: a charged dash and a reaction fall-dodge with ground slam
Gangland Warfare – GTA-Style Crime
Turn your server into a living crime world with gangs, guns, bounties, and progression
Worldshaper new vanilla
The mod adds new magic mechanics, changes the combat system, and will change the generation of the world in the future.
Smart Gap
Eat Golden Apples with a single hotkey and automatically switch back to your sword or axe once you're done—never lose a second in combat.
Tales From the void
An alpha mod meant for exploration combat an quirky mechanics, proyected to add a full dimesion in the complete version
UnderBeacon
A Survival War datapack, have fun in this close-to-vanilla PvP!
Charon's Echo
Death, reimagined: graves, ghosts, and a graveyard dimension. Pay the Ferryman - or enlist in the war of the dead. Server-side; vanilla and Bedrock clients welcome.
Whistle Blowers
Adds 6 different sound signals using keybinds, To ease mid-combat communicating. (no items required)(whistles, claps)
HeartBound Skills
A dynamic fantasy RPG leveling mod! Train 5 core skills, unlock perks via a custom menu, and face vanilla mobs that scale with your combat level.
TogglePVPCustom
A simple Paper plugin that lets players individually toggle their PvP status on or off. It supports PlaceholderAPI, TAB below-name displays, and optional CombatLog integration to stop players from disabling PvP while in combat.
Sdk API
API for kozibrodka's warfare themed mods in Beta 1.7.3 on Fabric + Station API supporting both client and server.