Brooms
Few things feel as satisfying in Minecraft as lifting off the ground on a witch's broom and gliding over a dark forest at night. The Brooms mod, originally created as a SpookyJam 2021 entry, delivers exactly that fantasy without breaking the game's balance. It is a compact, focused add-on that adds ridable brooms, a small set of enchantments, and a simple flight system that rewards smart resource management. If you have ever wanted a mount that feels like something pulled straight out of Terraria, this is the mod for you.
What the Brooms Mod Adds
At its core, Brooms introduces a single vehicle type: the broom. Craft one, place it in the world, and ride it like any other mount. The flight mechanic is the star of the show. Press the spacebar to take off, and you will hover and glide through the air for a limited time. Once your flight time runs out, the broom gently returns you to the ground and recharges automatically, much like the mount system in Terraria. This prevents infinite flight and keeps exploration from trivializing the game's terrain.
Riding a broom for the first time also unlocks an achievement, which gives new players a nice little reward for experimenting with the mod's content.
Enchantments That Change How You Fly
The real depth of Brooms comes from its enchantment system. These are not craftable at an enchanting table in the usual way. Instead, you will find them through loot chests, villager trades, and enchanted books scattered around the world. Four enchantments are available, and each one reshapes how your broom handles.
- Air Skills - Boosts air speed by 20 percent per level, up to three levels. It cannot be combined with Land Skills.
- Land Skills - Boosts ground speed by 20 percent per level, up to three levels. It conflicts with Air Skills.
- Hovering - Extends maximum flight time by 25 percent per level, up to four levels. Ideal for long journeys across oceans or mountains.
- Seabreeze - Causes the broom to slow down and recharge while flying over water, letting you take off again without touching land.
Because Air Skills and Land Skills are mutually exclusive, you have to make a real choice about how you want to travel. A Hovering and Seabreeze build turns your broom into a long-range explorer, while a Land Skills setup is better for quick hops between villages and bases.
Versions and Loaders
Which Minecraft Versions Are Supported
Brooms has been maintained across several releases, with builds available for Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, and 1.20.1. The mod is distributed primarily for the Fabric loader, with Forge support appearing for select versions. Before you download Brooms, check that the build matches both your game version and your chosen mod loader, since mixing them is the most common cause of crashes at startup.
How to Install Brooms
Installation follows the standard routine for most add-ons. First, make sure Fabric or Forge is set up for your Minecraft version. Next, download Brooms from a trusted source and drop the .jar file into your mods folder. Launch the game with the correct profile, and the broom should appear in your creative inventory or be craftable in survival. If the mod does not load, verify that your loader version is compatible and that no conflicting mods are overriding the same items.
For players who prefer a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole process in a single click, pulling Brooms directly from its curated add-on catalog and matching it to the right game version automatically. That approach removes the guesswork around loader compatibility and keeps everything updated between sessions.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Broom
Start by crafting a basic broom and taking a short test flight to learn the timing of the recharge cycle. Once you are comfortable, hunt for enchanted books in dungeon chests and librarian trades. Seabreeze pairs beautifully with Hovering, letting you cross large bodies of water without ever landing. Keep a spare broom at your base so you are never stranded far from home.
Brooms is a small mod with a clear identity. It does not try to overhaul Minecraft's movement system; it simply adds a fun, balanced alternative that fits the game's spooky aesthetic perfectly. Whether you are building a witch's hut or just want a faster way to cross the map, this add-on earns its place in your mod list.