Bowforge

# Extra Bows

Extra Bows adds 15 unique bows to Minecraft, each with special abilities, effects, and playstyles. From basic material upgrades to explosive TNT launchers and lightning strikes, there’s a bow for every situation.

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## Tier Bows
Craft upgraded bows using different materials for increased damage and durability.

– **Stone Bow** — 1.0 Attack Damage | 250 Durability
– **Iron Bow** — 1.5 Attack Damage | 500 Durability
– **Gold Bow** — 1.0 Attack Damage | 200 Durability | Fast Draw Speed
– **Diamond Bow** — 2.0 Attack Damage | 1000 Durability
– **Netherite Bow** — 2.5 Attack Damage | 1500 Durability (Smithing Table upgrade)

## Special Bows

– **Bone Bow** — Uses Bones as ammo. Throws bone projectiles that deal 6 damage.
– **TNT Bow** — Uses TNT as ammo. Launches explosive projectiles that detonate on impact. Shooter is protected from self-damage.
– **Coal Bow** — Uses Torches as ammo. Places torches on block hit and sets enemies on fire.
– **Glowstone Bow** — Deals double damage when using Spectral Arrows.
– **Shulker Bow** — Inflicts Levitation II for 5 seconds on hit. Send your enemies skyward.
– **Blaze Rod Bow** — Shoots fire arrows. Sneak + Right-Click with 5 Blaze Powder to summon a Blaze pet that fights alongside you for 2:30, targeting bosses and high-HP mobs first. 5 minute cooldown.
– **Lightning Bow** — 2.5 Attack Damage. Strikes lightning where the arrow lands. Electric spark particle trail.
– **Ender Bow** — 1.5 Attack Damage. Teleports you to where the arrow hits. Portal particle trail + enderman teleport sound.
– **Poison Bow** — Inflicts Poison II for 5 seconds on hit.
– **Redstone Bow** — Inflicts Weakness II for 5 seconds on hit.

## Blaze Pet
The Blaze Rod Bow can summon a loyal Blaze companion:
– Lasts 2 minutes 30 seconds
– 40 HP (double a normal Blaze)
– Auto-targets nearby hostile mobs
– Prioritizes bosses and high-HP enemies
– Attacks whatever you attack
– Follows you when not in combat
– Won’t attack players

## Crafting
All bows use the vanilla bow shape — 3 of the material + 3 string (material replaces sticks). Netherite Bow is upgraded from Diamond Bow at a Smithing Table.

## Requirements
– Minecraft 1.21.11
– Forge 61.1.0+