Not Enough Weapons
Vanilla Minecraft gives you a sword, an axe, and a trident. That is a fine start, but many players want more variety in combat. The Not Enough Weapons add-on fixes that problem by adding a huge arsenal of melee gear to the game. If you enjoy roleplaying, PvP, or just want your inventory to feel richer, this mod is worth a look.
What Does Not Enough Weapons Add?
This mod introduces 8 new weapon types for every default Minecraft tool material. The materials are wood, stone, gold, iron, diamond, and netherite. The weapon types are:
- Club
- Large Club
- Dagger
- Glaive
- Greatsword
- Hammer
- Longhammer
- Short Sword
That means 48 new items in total. Each one has its own shape, reach, and combat feel. A dagger is fast and light, while a greatsword or longhammer hits hard and slow. This gives you real choices instead of the usual sword-only meta.
Unique Names and Random Power
The most interesting feature is the naming system. After you craft a weapon, it receives a unique name that changes its power. There are currently 62 unique names to choose from. Some names are common, while others are rare and much stronger. This turns every crafting session into a small gamble. You never know if your new iron greatsword will be average or legendary.
Each weapon can also roll attribute and effect bonuses. These include damage, attack speed, attack knockback, armor, armor toughness, knockback resistance, and movement speed. On-hit effects appear in aqua color, and passive effects appear in dark aqua color. Some effects even let you tame or summon mobs, such as taming a spider, zombie, or skeleton, or summoning a witch, guard, or bat. These special effects have a 20 percent on-hit chance.
Config Options and Customization
If you want to fine-tune the experience, you can edit the ydmscorex config file. All attribute values and effect strengths can be changed there. Server owners will appreciate this, because it lets them balance the mod for PvP or keep things casual for survival worlds.
One important note: Not Enough Weapons uses the YDM's coreX Library. You must download it as well, or the mod will not load correctly. Always check that the library version matches your game version before you start a world.
Supported Versions and Loaders
The mod is built for modern Minecraft releases and works with the Fabric loader. It targets versions in the 1.20.x range, so check the exact build before you download Not Enough Weapons. Older versions may exist, but the newest features and names are usually added to the latest supported release first.
How to Install Not Enough Weapons for Minecraft
Installation is simple if you follow the right order:
- Install the Fabric loader for your Minecraft version.
- Place the Fabric API jar in your mods folder.
- Add the YDM's coreX Library jar to the same folder.
- Add the Not Enough Weapons jar.
- Launch the game and check the mods list.
If the game crashes on startup, the usual cause is a missing library or a version mismatch. Double-check both files and make sure they match your Minecraft version. For players who prefer a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Not Enough Weapons, pulling in the required library automatically so you can skip the manual file juggling.
Tips for New Players
Start with a stone or iron dagger to learn the attack timing. Daggers are cheap and fast, which makes them great for early mob fights. Once you have diamonds, craft a greatsword or longhammer and test the knockback. If you get a weak name, do not throw the weapon away. You can still use it as a backup or melt it down for materials. Keep a few extra ingots in your base so you can reroll a weapon when a bad name shows up.
Final Thoughts
Not Enough Weapons adds depth to Minecraft combat without breaking the vanilla feel. The 48 new items, 62 unique names, and bonus effects give you reasons to keep crafting and experimenting. Whether you play alone or on a server, this mod makes every fight a little more interesting. Grab the library, install the mod, and see what name your next weapon rolls.