Better Combat Guide

Using Better Combat

Better Combat replaces vanilla's flat melee swings with a Minecraft Dungeons-style system. Attacks now sweep across an arc in front of you, so positioning and facing matter more than before. Each weapon type gets its own animation and reach, meaning a sword, axe, and spear all feel and behave differently in a fight.

To land a critical hit, time your attack so it connects while you are falling or moving into the swing rather than standing still. Sweeping attacks hit multiple enemies in the arc, so grouping mobs together lets one swing damage several at once. Dual wielding lets you attack with both hands, alternating strikes for faster overall damage output.

If you want to turn the system off, check the mod's config options for a toggle that restores vanilla combat behavior. The config also lets you adjust how the animations and sweeping attacks behave, so you can tune the feel to your liking without removing the mod.