Golden Age Combat Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I block with a sword?
Hold right-click while holding a sword in either hand to raise your block pose. You'll reduce incoming damage by 50% while blocking, but you can't move as quickly.
Do I still get a cooldown between hits?
No—this mod removes attack cooldown entirely, so you can spam-click to attack as fast as your clicks allow, just like in older Minecraft versions.
Can I get critical hits while sprinting?
Yes. Unlike vanilla Minecraft, sprinting no longer disables critical hits, so you can chain sprints and crits together for higher damage output.
What's different about knockback in this mod?
Knockback now behaves like it did in version 1.8—airborne targets fly much farther when hit, making knockback weapons and tactics more effective.
Can fishing rods be used as weapons?
Yes. Fishing rods now deal knockback to players and take reduced durability damage per hit, making them viable for combat.
Do snowballs and eggs do anything in PvP?
They now deal knockback to players, giving them a tactical use beyond just annoying opponents.
What do enchanted golden apples do?
Enchanted golden apples restore their original effects from older Minecraft versions, such as regeneration and absorption, making them valuable consumables again.
Are targets easier to hit?
Yes—this mod increases hitboxes by 10%, making it noticeably easier to land hits on players and mobs.
Will this mod work with other combat mods?
Compatibility depends on what other mods modify combat mechanics; check the mod's documentation or test in a world to see if conflicts arise.
Why do my hearts not flash red anymore?
This mod removes the heart flash animation from older versions, giving combat a cleaner visual appearance.