Mods / Bows

Tags: #Cosmetics #Weapons
Author: Maltiez
Side: Both
Created: Oct 22nd 2023 at 12:48 PM
Last modified: Sep 27th 2025 at 6:44 PM
Downloads: 30473
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Latest release (for Vintage Story 1.16.5, 1.17.12, 1.18.15, 1.19.8, 1.20.12, 1.21.0 and 1.21.1, potentially outdated):
maltiezbows_1.1.0.zip  1-click install


Replaces vanilla bows' models with new ones.

Client side, does not need to be installed on a server.

You don't need this mod if you have Combat Overhaul or Bullseye installed.

 

Mod Version Mod IdentifierFor Game version Downloads Released Changelog Download 1-click mod install*
1.1.0 maltiezbows 2814 Sep 27th 2025 at 6:44 PM maltiezbows_1.1.0.zip 1-click install

Reworked it to be client side

1.0.5 maltiezbows 8730 Jan 3rd 2025 at 7:53 AM Empty maltiezbows_1.0.5.zip 1-click install
1.0.4 maltiezbows 12796 Mar 10th 2024 at 4:44 AM maltiezbows_1.0.4.zip 1-click install

Bullseye compatibility fix

1.0.3 maltiezbows 1089 Feb 22nd 2024 at 9:28 PM maltiezbows_1.0.3.zip 1-click install

Bullseye compatibility

1.0.2 maltiezbows 477 Feb 20th 2024 at 7:35 AM maltiezbows_1.0.2.zip 1-click install

Removed compatibility json patch with Bullseye that caused error message. Since Bulleye animations system have not been updated to 1.19, there is no need in this patch.

1.0.1 maltiezbows 4153 Oct 23rd 2023 at 12:35 AM maltiezbows_1.0.1.zip 1-click install

Patched ground storage transforms, so now bows should be placed against a wall correctly and not clip into textures

1.0.0 maltiezbows 413 Oct 22nd 2023 at 3:37 PM Empty maltiezbows_1.0.0.zip 1-click install

26 Comments (oldest first | newest first)

DUCATISLO, Sep 27th 2025 at 6:45 PM

wow solid update

Maltiez , Sep 27th 2025 at 6:36 PM

Works just fine with no other mods installed

Nalier, Sep 16th 2025 at 6:22 PM

Ashes0192, Maltiez unfortunatelly Ashes is right, bows need an update:

16.9.2025 20:18:20 [Error] Patch 1 (target: game:itemtypes/tool/bow.json) in maltiezbows:patches/bow-shapes.json failed because supplied path /shape/alternates/0/base is invalid: The json path /shape/alternates/0/base was not found. Could traverse until /shape, but then 'alternates' does not exist. Full json at this path: {
"base": "maltiezbows:item/tool/bow/{type}"
}
16.9.2025 20:18:20 [Error] Patch 2 (target: game:itemtypes/tool/bow.json) in maltiezbows:patches/bow-shapes.json failed because supplied path /shape/alternates/1/base is invalid: The json path /shape/alternates/1/base was not found. Could traverse until /shape, but then 'alternates' does not exist. Full json at this path: {
"base": "maltiezbows:item/tool/bow/{type}"
}
16.9.2025 20:18:20 [Error] Patch 3 (target: game:itemtypes/tool/bow.json) in maltiezbows:patches/bow-shapes.json failed because supplied path /shape/alternates/2/base is invalid: The json path /shape/alternates/2/base was not found. Could traverse until /shape, but then 'alternates' does not exist. Full json at this path: {
"base": "maltiezbows:item/tool/bow/{type}"
}


Ashes0192, Aug 18th 2025 at 9:01 PM

My server is throwing shape errors

Maltiez , Aug 15th 2025 at 10:52 PM (modified Aug 15th 2025 at 10:52 PM)

There is nothing to break in this mod, should work just fine

Ashes0192, Aug 15th 2025 at 10:40 PM (modified Aug 15th 2025 at 10:41 PM)

Any chance on an update for this? Maltiez

 

Undea, Apr 13th 2025 at 9:42 PM

ok, forget it.

the camera is bugging again.

Undea, Apr 12th 2025 at 4:13 AM

hey there.

looks like bows has a bug with the camera, its resetting itself.

i first noticed it when riding an elk.

Its with boats too.

the longer you play it gets worse.

and i did notice a big performance improvement with bows off.

Devestatio, Apr 7th 2025 at 11:28 PM

This still works fine up to the latest update 1.20.7,  there is just a lot of error log spam about unreadable shapes config for all the bow types.

ManaWei, Feb 2nd 2025 at 8:25 AM

Man this need an update.. i just can't watch the vanilla bows :p 

VividVoid, Jan 20th 2025 at 9:16 PM

What exactly is it about a model mod that makes it required on the server? Why is this not client only?

Devit, Jan 4th 2025 at 3:19 PM

1.20 version still throws the same errors as 1.19.
"failed to read shape" when loading world

but it seems to work in game

AzuliBluespots, Dec 23rd 2024 at 10:38 AM

Does this still work? I mean, I might have to install your combat mods anyway so, might as well have better bows.

Maltiez , Jul 21st 2024 at 3:28 PM

GmanAmatin

Not in this mod

GmanAmatin, May 14th 2024 at 2:57 PM

out of curiosity, are you planning on adding quivers for the bows/crossbows?

Saskia_, Apr 10th 2024 at 6:56 AM

 

Everything about modern archery is so wrong.

Maltiez , Mar 23rd 2024 at 7:18 PM

Flooper3

Turn off SSAO

Flooper3, Mar 23rd 2024 at 5:51 PM

the longbow is transparent when I hold it/draw it. didn't test with other bows

chachaii, Mar 19th 2024 at 8:50 PM
EaNasir123, Mar 14th 2024 at 9:07 AM

I have a strange issue my bow model when drawn becomes limp? Anyone experience this?

Dj3dzx, Feb 22nd 2024 at 3:39 AM

Everyday one day closer to the Crossbows mod being updated

Maltiez , Dec 23rd 2023 at 8:46 PM

JD2

I hope devs will add a way to update mod version without re-uploading an archive, but if not, I will re-upload it (need to change version in it too). But game is wrong, mod is fine.

JD2, Dec 23rd 2023 at 6:00 PM

Maltiez  This mod id marked 1.19 rc1 but the game says it's not rc1 compatible.  Can you adjust that?

Maltiez , Oct 26th 2023 at 3:27 AM

Bobosaw

Not tested. Compatibility with Weaponpack Gamma is not planned.

Bobosaw, Oct 26th 2023 at 2:57 AM

Do these models work with Weaponpack Gamma?

wildejackson, Oct 23rd 2023 at 2:12 AM

There is zero reason this should not just be intergrated into the base game