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Vanilla Armory Wiki & Guide

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Adds large melee weapons including greataxes, greatswords, halberds, maces, and war hammers in multiple material tiers.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Choose the Right Weapon for Your Combat StyleUnderstand Your Playstyle Vanilla Armory offers weapons suited to different approaches. If you prefer dealing massive…Craft Weapons Across All Material TiersGather Your Materials Vanilla Armory weapons use standard Minecraft materials for crafting. You can create any of the…Master the Spear's Throwing MechanicCharge and Release The Spear is unique among Vanilla Armory weapons because it can be thrown at distant targets. To…Use Enchantments Effectively on New WeaponsApply Standard Enchantments All Vanilla Armory weapons support vanilla Minecraft enchantments. You can enchant them…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 32minecraft:smithing_transform · 6

Items

CDGINSW

C

Copper GreataxeCopper Greatsword

D

Diamond Battle AxeDiamond GreataxeDiamond GreatswordDiamond HalberdDiamond MaceDiamond War Hammer

G

Golden Battle AxeGolden GreataxeGolden GreatswordGolden HalberdGolden MaceGolden War Hammer

I

Iron Battle AxeIron GreataxeIron GreatswordIron HalberdIron MaceIron War Hammer

N

Netherite Battle AxeNetherite GreataxeNetherite GreatswordNetherite HalberdNetherite MaceNetherite War Hammer

S

Stone Battle AxeStone GreataxeStone GreatswordStone HalberdStone MaceStone War Hammer

W

Wooden Battle AxeWooden GreataxeWooden GreatswordWooden HalberdWooden MaceWooden War Hammer

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft the new weapons?
All seven weapons can be crafted using the same material tiers as vanilla tools—wood, stone, iron, diamond, and netherite. Use the standard crafting table with the appropriate material and follow the same recipes as you would for a regular sword or axe, but shaped for your chosen weapon type.
What's the difference between one-handed and two-handed weapons?
One-handed weapons (Battle Axe, Mace) attack faster and let you hold a shield, while two-handed weapons (Greatsword, Great Axe, Warhammer) deal more damage but swing slower and require both hands. Choose based on whether you want speed and defense or raw damage output.
Can I throw the Spear?
Yes—the Spear has a charge-up mechanic that lets you throw it at distant targets. Hold right-click to charge, then release to throw; you can retrieve it afterward or craft a new one.
Do enchantments work on these weapons?
Yes, all new weapons support standard Minecraft enchantments like Sharpness, Knockback, Unbreaking, and Mending, just like vanilla tools.
What does the Warhammer's knockback effect do?
The Warhammer's overhead attacks create a heavy impact that knocks back nearby enemies, making it useful for crowd control and keeping threats at distance.
Is the Halberd better for PvP or PvE?
The Halberd's sweeping attacks and forward thrust make it excellent for both—the reach keeps enemies away in PvE while the sweep damage helps control groups, and in PvP the range gives you a positioning advantage.
Why does my weapon break so fast?
Durability works the same as vanilla tools—each hit costs durability points. Use Unbreaking enchantments to reduce durability loss, or craft higher-tier weapons (like netherite) for more durability.
Can I use these weapons with a shield?
Only one-handed weapons (Battle Axe and Mace) can be used with a shield; two-handed weapons and long-reach weapons require both hands and cannot be paired with shields.
Do the custom animations work in multiplayer?
Yes, all attack animations display correctly for you and other players in multiplayer servers, as long as everyone has the mod installed.
Which weapon should I use against the Ender Dragon?
The Greatsword or Great Axe work well for high damage during ground phases, while the Spear's throwing mechanic lets you damage the dragon from range when it flies—choose based on your playstyle.