MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE]
Vanilla Minecraft combat has a certain rhythm, but after a while the same old sword-and-shield routine can feel a little stale. That is exactly the gap that MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE] fills. This add-on drops 32 fully craftable weapons into your world, each one designed to sit comfortably alongside the vanilla arsenal instead of overshadowing it. No absurd damage numbers, no weapons that trivialize every mob encounter, just a broader toolkit that makes every fight feel a bit more tactical.
The mod was created by MLGImposter, a developer many players know from the RedHat shaderpack project. The motivation behind SimpleWeapons was refreshingly honest: most weapon mods either add gear that is far too weak to matter or gear so overpowered it breaks the game's balance. SimpleWeapons takes the middle road, offering new weapon classes that each come with their own trade-offs between speed and raw damage.
What Weapons Does SimpleWeapons Add?
The roster is split into distinct weapon families, and understanding their strengths is the key to using them well. Every weapon is craftable in survival mode, and the recipes are visible in-game if you have the JEI mod installed.
- Katana - Deals less damage than a standard sword but swings noticeably faster, letting you land more hits in a short window.
- Spear - A slow attacker that compensates with painful, heavy strikes.
- Hammer - Even slower than the spear, but its damage output is outstanding.
- Dagger - The fastest weapon in the mod, though its damage per hit is low.
- Battle Axe - Sits between hammers and spears in speed, hits harder than a hammer, and can chop down trees and logs.
- Eternal Knife - Extremely strong and very fast, but the crafting cost is steep.
- Cutlass - A quick blade that deals a respectable amount of damage.
- Musket - A firearm that can be upgraded through levels, with each tier increasing its damage.
- Kama - Slightly slow, but rewards patience with solid damage.
- Great Sword - Slower than a normal sword and hits harder to match.
- Two-handed Sword - Faster than vanilla swords while dealing the same damage.
- Baguette Sword - A joke weapon that is genuinely fast and deals 22 damage.
- Pistol - Still in development and currently only obtainable from the creative inventory.
Supported Versions and Loader
MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE] is built specifically for Minecraft Forge 1.16.5. That means you will need a Forge installation of that exact version before the mod will load. If you are running a newer Minecraft release, the add-on will not work without a compatible Forge build, so double-check your setup before troubleshooting anything else. The mod is also designed to play nicely with other mods, so it slots into larger modpacks without much fuss.
For players who want a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher bundles MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE] into its add-on catalog, so you can add it to a compatible Forge 1.16.5 profile with a single click instead of hunting down files manually. The launcher also handles version matching, which removes the guesswork that usually comes with mixing mods and loaders.
How to Install MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE]
Getting the mod running is a straightforward process, even if you are new to Forge mods. Follow these steps and you will be swinging a katana in no time.
- Install Minecraft Forge for version 1.16.5 and launch the game once to generate the mods folder.
- Download MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE] from a trusted source and make sure the file matches your Forge version.
- Place the downloaded .jar file into the mods folder inside your Minecraft directory.
- Optionally install JEI so you can browse every crafting recipe directly in-game.
- Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile and confirm the mod appears in the mod list.
If the mod does not appear, the most common culprit is a version mismatch between the mod file and your Forge installation. Removing conflicting weapon mods can also help if you notice odd behavior in the crafting table.
Why SimpleWeapons Is Worth Trying
MLGImposter's SimpleWeapons [FORGE] for Minecraft succeeds because it respects the game it is modifying. The weapons feel like natural extensions of vanilla combat rather than foreign imports, and the speed-versus-damage balancing gives every class a reason to exist. Whether you want a fast dagger for hit-and-run tactics or a hammer that flattens anything in one swing, there is a tool here for your playstyle. If you have been looking for a weapon mod that expands your options without breaking the game, this one deserves a spot in your mods folder.