Moar Bows Minecraft Plugin

Last modified on Apr 18, 2023 in Plugins

By Nathan Young

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Overview

There is only one kind of bow in Minecraft, the normal one with no special abilities besides using arrows with potion effects. This can be frustrating if you’re creating a customized PvP server or simply wanting more abilities with your projectiles. Fortunately, using Spigot or Paper allows you to quickly install plugins to enhance the game. One of these is Moar Bows, a straightforward addon that implements powerful and useful bows. Whether you’re wanting to shoot blackholes or meteors, this plugin allows you to do that and more. There are many different kinds of bows to craft and use in your server, leading to interesting gameplay. Installing and configuring the plugin is easily done with our panel system. However, newcomers may find it difficult to get everything prepared. Due to this, we’ve created this Apex Hosting tutorial to show you how to install and use Moar Bows on your Minecraft server.
 

How to Download

1. Navigate to the Moar Bows plugin page on Spigot’s website.
2. Once there, locate the Download Now button to the right and click on it.
   
3. Save this file somewhere easily accessible for later use.

Server Installation

Before installing Moar Bows on your server, make sure you have Spigot or Paper selected in the Game File section of the panel. This is a requirement for plugins to be supported and loaded properly in-game. Once you’ve confirmed this, proceed to follow the instructions below.

1. Head towards your Apex server panel, then click FTP File Access near the top left.
   
2. Proceed to enter your Password in the text box and click Login.
   
3. Once logged in, locate and press on the plugins folder.
4. Continue to click on Upload at the top left corner.
   
5. Drag and drop the plugin file into the respective area, then wait for it to reach 100%.
   
6. Once it’s finished uploading, return to the main server panel and click Restart.
7. When it’s done loading the plugin, join and execute /plugins to confirm the installation.
   

   Note: If successful, it’ll appear as green in the plugin list.

Getting Started

Upon joining your server, you’ll want to execute the /mb gui command to view all available bows. This is only accessible by server operators or players with correct permissions. We’ll go into more details regarding commands and how to use them in later sections. Besides this, you can begin to read about each bow and even choose one you want, by simply clicking the item. By default, there are 28 of them to try out with unique abilities associated with each type. These can range from causing an earthquake to automatically shooting arrows.

 
We’ll be reviewing some of these bows to give you a better understanding of their capabilities. All of them can be tweaked via its configuration file, or you can create your own instead.
 

Commands

Getting started with the plugin typically involves using commands, as this allows you to view and test any bows. Many server operators or players with permissions from their manager, like LuckPerms, use them at first to either have fun or determine what’s suitable for their server. Review the list of commands below to begin trying them in-game.
 

Unique Bows

Due to the amount of possible bows to use, we’ll briefly cover some interesting ones to try out. These can be for simple fun, trolling, or intense and custom player combat. We strongly encourage you to test each one for your own reference, as each bow has different abilities. However, they also have cooldowns so it’s not completely overpowered.
 

Crafting Recipes

The Moar Bows plugin doesn’t only have commands to spawn in these items, but also recipes for players to craft them. There isn’t an easy way to learn them all, as it’s stored in the configuration file. However, a general rule of thumb is to surround a normal bow with specific blocks or items. The exact recipes for each type is completely up to you, as you’re given the ability to customize it. By default, it’s relatively easy to obtain powerful bows so changing how players craft them is highly recommended.
 

Configuration

Server owners may want to completely change how the custom bows work or create their own versions of them. This and any other changes require tweaking the configuration files. There are two main ones to review and use: bows.yml and config.yml. General settings are stored in the second one, with all the plugin items inside the first. If you’re going to create your own bows, then make sure to use the existing settings for default ones as a reference. There isn’t an official wiki or anything of the sorts, so tread carefully when editing these files. The instructions below show you the necessary steps to successfully make changes to the plugin’s configuration.

1. Navigate to the FTP File Access from your panel, then Login accordingly.
2. Continue to the plugins directory and select your MoarBows folder.
   
3. Once there, locate your desired config file and press Edit on the right-hand side.
   
4. Proceed to make your changes, then click Save at the top.
   
5. Return to the main server panel and press the Restart button to apply the edits.

Common Issues

Occasionally, the plugin may not load due to several reasons. A popular case for this situation is that you’re using the wrong Server Profile for the installation. Make sure you’re uploading the file in the right profile, as there could be multiple if you configured it that way. Otherwise, double-check the Game File section of the panel has Spigot or Paper selected. This is required for plugin support, but it must also be Minecraft version 1.14+. If this isn’t correctly set up, Moar Bows will likely continue failing to load properly.
 

In cases where you’re unable to use plugin commands, make sure you have the correct permissions assigned to your account in your manager. Alternatively, becoming a server operator will resolve all problems. However, ensure you’re executing these commands correctly in-chat since their arguments determine if it runs or not. Otherwise, if the situation is persistent, then it may be a sign the plugin isn’t working properly.
 

Useful Links

Moar Bows on Spigot
How to Install Plugins to Minecraft Servers
Installing and Using LuckPerms on Minecraft
Becoming a Minecraft Server Operator