1.7.10-inspired PvP on modern Minecraft

Classic weapon pace

Swords and axes can chain hits at their usual pace. Mining Fatigue retains its attack slowdown. Equipping a spear, a mace or a trident does not restart its recharge: only your last hit with that weapon counts. Every click does not guarantee damage: your target keeps brief immunity after a hit. A player hurt by a cactus, fire or lava still takes the knockback of your hits and arrows.

Combos are back

Hitting your opponent pushes them back. Advance into that space and follow their movement to keep the right distance. Combos rely on positioning and timing; you can also work to escape that pressure.

Sprint reset, W-tap and S-tap

The sprint reset, the W-Tap and the S-Tap all consist of cutting and restarting your sprint to maximise the knockback you deal. They are part of the expected skill level, and they take a few evenings to learn.

Block-hitting

Block-hitting means alternating a sword hit and a block. Release your guard to attack, then block again to reduce incoming damage.

Boost yourself with your bow

• Punch: with a Punch I or II bow, your own arrow can propel you when it hits you; Punch II gives a stronger push
• Technique: shoot ahead with a low draw, then move to catch your arrow. Timing, angle and movement matter: each shot does not guarantee a boost
• Bows: standard and scandium bows share the old trajectory; the scandium bow keeps its own damage and durability
• Damage: the boost requires an accepted hit. Your arrow can also hurt you, so watch your health and surroundings
• Combat: hitting yourself does not start or extend your combat tag

Timing matters more than clicks

Normal clicking, jitter clicking, butterfly clicking and manual drag clicking are allowed. Macros and automated clicks are not. No arbitrary clicks-per-second cap replaces this rule. Keep the right distance and time each strike: every click does not guarantee damage.