Vanguard Arsenal Elite Wiki & Guide

You can craft basic weapons using standard Minecraft materials like wood, stone, or iron at a crafting table—the mod follows vanilla crafting patterns. Check the crafting guide on the wiki for the specific layout of each weapon type, as they differ between bats, daggers, heavy weapons, and slings.

Bats are fast-attacking weapons with lower damage that let you dash forward on right-click for mobility, while daggers attack even faster, apply negative effects to enemies, and give you positive buffs when you right-click. Choose bats for hit-and-run tactics and daggers for sustained close combat with crowd control.

Hold right-click (or press and release depending on the weapon) to trigger each weapon's special action—bats dash you forward, daggers apply buffs, and heavy weapons perform unique actions. Each weapon type has a different mechanic, so experiment with each category to learn the timing.

Slings fire different types of ammunition that you craft or find; the mod includes multiple ammunition options across different material tiers. Load ammo into your sling like you would arrows in a bow, and different ammo types may have different effects or damage values.

Yes—heavy weapons deal significantly higher damage per hit and have powerful right-click abilities that make up for their slower attack speed, making them excellent for taking down tough mobs or bosses in fewer hits. They're best used when you can afford to commit to fewer, harder strikes.

Most mod weapons can be enchanted like vanilla tools, though some enchantments may work better with certain weapon types based on their attack speed and mechanics. Experiment with enchantments that suit your playstyle—fast weapons benefit from attack speed boosts, while heavy weapons pair well with damage multipliers.

Daggers are a good starting point because they attack fast, apply useful effects, and their right-click buff helps you survive longer while learning the mod. Once comfortable, try bats for mobility or heavy weapons for raw damage.

Higher-tier weapons use better materials following the vanilla progression (wood → stone → iron → diamond, etc.), so you'll need to mine or obtain those materials just like you would for standard tools. The mod doesn't introduce entirely new ores for basic weapon crafting.

The mod is generally compatible with most combat and item mods, but conflicts can occur with mods that heavily modify attack mechanics or right-click behavior. If you experience issues, check the mod's issue tracker or community forums for compatibility notes with your specific mod list.