Java Utility Add-on 26.30+

Mod Java Utility brings the familiar combat system from Java Edition into Minecraft, changing damage calculation, critical hit mechanics, area damage, and attack cooldown. Weapons get a refreshed balance, and every attack is accompanied by new effects and sounds.

In addition, damage information is displayed, making combat more understandable, tactical, and closer to the classic version of the game.

All features

Area damage

Sword attacks deal area damage on a fully charged hit

The radius depends on the sword material:

Wooden/golden - 2.5 blocks

Stone - 2.8 blocks

Iron - 3.0 blocks

Diamond - 3.3 blocks

Netherite - 3.6 blocks

Sword attacks deal area damage on a fully charged hit

The radius depends on the sword material:

Wooden/golden - 2.5 blocks

Stone - 2.8 blocks

Iron - 3.0 blocks

Diamond - 3.3 blocks

Netherite - 3.6 blocks

Critical hits

A critical hit is performed while falling

Deals 50% more damage

Accompanied by special particles and sounds

A critical hit is performed while falling

Deals 50% more damage

Accompanied by special particles and sounds

Attack cooldown

Each sword attack has a delay of 12 ticks (0.6 seconds)

Area damage only works on a fully charged hit

Removes the need to click rapidly

Each sword attack has a delay of 12 ticks (0.6 seconds)

Area damage only works on a fully charged hit

Removes the need to click rapidly

Sounds and effects

Damage like in Java

All weapons use damage values from Java

Axes are buffed

All hoes deal 1 point of damage

Changes affect Swords, Axes, Pickaxes, Shovels, Hoes, Trident, Mace, Bow, and Crossbow

All weapons use damage values from Java

Axes are buffed

All hoes deal 1 point of damage

Changes affect Swords, Axes, Pickaxes, Shovels, Hoes, Trident, Mace, Bow, and Crossbow

Damage tooltips: each weapon shows its damage in the item description

Damage notification: after each hit, the exact amount of damage dealt is displayed in chat