Welcome to Progressive Archery!
[This mod uses: Fabric Mod Loader & Fabric API]
FOR TRINKETS MOD: install the version with "+trinkets" in file name.
RECOMMENDED:
This mod was developed in conjunction with two of my other mods: SASSOT and Armor Restitched. They were developed to synergise with each other, so I highly recommend checking out those mods as well!

Progressive Archery is a mod that aims to make ranged combat in Minecraft more dynamic than its vanilla mechanics, without straying too much from the original game's design.
Progressive Archery:
Bow Progression Chain:
Each upgrade tier (from Wood to Netherite) is more durable, more accurate and shoots projectiles faster than the tiers below.
A player can craft each upgrade by fusing a Wooden bow with the ingredient of choice & a Bow Fusion Smithing Template, which can be obtained through combat or exploration.

New Bow Variants

Bow
The simplest variant, it resembles the vanilla bow, but has the shortest draw time out of all variants including the original vanilla bow. It shoots the slowest projectiles out of all the variants.
Horn Bow
This bow with horns is a sturdy, stronger variant of the Bow. It has the same draw time with the vanilla bow, and has a durability higher than Bows. It shoots projectiles faster than Bows.
Crossbow
This reinforced bow resembles the vanilla Crossbow, but it has the same draw time with the vanilla bow, and has a durability higher than Bows. Unlike all other variants, it loads its projectiles before shooting, and shoots projectiles faster than Bows. It also has the unique ability to shoot exploding firework rockets, whose mechanics have been reworked, and has the highest accuracy among all variants.
Longbow
This longer, larger bow has a longer draw time than the Horn Bow, and has the highest durability among all variants. It shoots projectiles even faster than Horn Bows, at the cost of lowest accuracy.
Tubular Bow
This bow is supported by a tube, through which kid arrows are shot. It has the longest draw time and lowest durability, but it shoots the fastest projectiles among all variants.
New Arrow Variants

The Fletching Table now has a function in this mod. The below arrow variants can be crafted using the Fletching Table:
Arrows
Shot with Bows, Horn Bows, Longbows, or Crossbows.
Kid Arrows
Shot with Tubular Bows, crafted by cutting their Arrow counterparts on the Fletching Table.
Tipped (Kid) Arrows
Golden (Kid) Arrows are especially conducive to magic, so they can be tipped with potions. To do so, fill a Cauldron with Potions and tip a Golden (Kid) Arrow.

Ranged Combat Changes
Quiver
An item that can carry many slots' worth of Arrows, Kid Arrows, and Firework Rockets. When held in the inventory (or Trinkets mod Back slot) and the player pulls a bow, a projectile from the first valid stack is drawn.
Enchantments
Firework Rockets
Firework rockets are now affected by Bow Enchantments. The amount of damage done by exploding firework rockets have been buffed, and can be boosted by Power. When hit by a firework explosion, the target is also affected by Punch and Flame, scaled by the explosion strength. The durability cost of firework rockets have been modified, with higher tier Crossbows receiving less damage.
Projectile Behaviour
Mob Ranged Combat
Mobs that use Bows and Crossbows are now equipped with modded variants, shoot with modded arrows, and drop modded arrows. They also shoot at higher speeds and improved accuracy than in vanilla, scaled by World and Local Difficulties. Crossbow users also have a shorter interval between charging and shooting, making ranged attack mobs generally more dangerous.

Villager Features
Archer
By claiming an Archer Marker block, a villager can become an Archer, who use Bows to protect fellow Villagers, and take night watch shifts instead of sleeping every night. They attack Zombies, Raiders, and hostile Players, and gain Experience by killing enemies. The higher their Level, their shots are stronger and are able to use higher tier Bows. They cannot use Crossbows. A Player may equip an Archer with a Bow variant.
Fletcher
Fletchers now have modified trade offers in accordance with the mod. Also, if a Fletcher interacts with an Archer and both are of sufficient Level, there is a chance the Fletcher will upgrade the Archer's Bow variant.

Other Features
New Items
New items include:
There are many other features not laid out above. Helpful (spoilers!) screenshots are under the Images tab. Try the mod yourself to fully experience all the new features!
May all your aims be true.
-- SolipIngen
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