Faster Skeletons

Restoring Skeletons' Former Agility!

With this mod, skeletons gain dynamic shooting speed that directly depends on the distance to the target. The closer you get, the more intense their barrage becomes—exactly like in Bedrock Edition or the classic Java Edition before the Combat Update.

What Changes?

Before the famous Combat Update, skeletons doubled their firing rate when the player came within 8 blocks and slowed down by 50% at distances over 15 blocks. Now they have a fixed rate of fire—one shot every 3 seconds (2 seconds on Hard difficulty). This modification restores the original mechanics, seamlessly integrating it with modern skeleton AI.

The result? Encounter nimble foes who actively maneuver and literally shower you with arrows when you get close! Don't count on an easy victory in close combat—skeletons now have a compelling argument against your attacking strategies.