G1axBowOptimizer

🎯 What It Does

Tired of bow delay on high-ping servers? G1axBowOptimizer eliminates the artificial client-side delay when using bows and crossbows!

Features:

• ⚡ Instant arrow/bolt release - Fire immediately when you release right-click
• 🎨 No animation desync - Bow stays drawn for the correct duration
• 🌐 Works on any ping - Feels the same on 10ms or 200ms ping
• 🔄 Instant item switching - Switch items immediately after firing
• 🏹 Responsive rapid fire - Spam shooting feels smooth and consistent

❌ The Problem

By default, Minecraft waits for server confirmation before registering bow/crossbow shots. On high ping this causes:

• Visible delay between releasing and arrow firing
• Animation desync (bow stays drawn too long)
• Inconsistent arrow timing
• Sluggish item switching after firing
• Unresponsive rapid firing

✅ The Solution

G1axBowOptimizer processes bow/crossbow mechanics entirely client-side:

• Tracks draw/charge progress locally without waiting for server
• Suppresses server desync packets when you've completed the action correctly
• Allows instant item switching after release
• Works on any server - no server-side mod needed!

🧪 Test It Yourself

Join a high-ping server (100+ ms) and:

1. Use a bow without the mod - notice the delay
2. Install the mod and try again - instant release!
3. Try rapid fire - feels responsive and consistent
4. Fire then switch items - instant switching!

🔧 Technical Details

The mod uses Mixin to:

• Hook into BowItem and CrossbowItem to track usage
• Intercept ClientPlayerInteractionManager to detect drawing
• Suppress unnecessary server packets via ClientPlayNetworkHandler
• Track charge progress via ClientPlayerEntity tick events

Note: The server still handles all damage and arrow physics authoritatively. This mod only optimizes client perception and input responsiveness.

✅ Compatibility

• Client-side only - works on any server
• Compatible with OptiFine, Sodium, Lithium, Iris
• No conflicts with other optimization mods
• Requires Fabric API