If you’re like millions of other gamers, then you love Minecraft. The game lets you do pretty much whatever you want to, with the only real limit being your imagination. The thing is, sometimes a few good mods can add to just how much freedom and creativity you can have with a game.

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There are loads of excellent mods for Minecraft, thanks to one of the widest and most thriving modding communities for any game. If you feel like bringing the vibes of your favorite first-person shooter to Minecraft, you might just want to take a look at a few of these mods.

10 MrCrayfish’s Gun Mod

a rack of guns on a wall
MrCrayfish's Gun Mod created by MrCrayfish

If you’re looking for a gun mod of the highest quality, it’s no surprise that most people would recommend MrCrayfish’s Gun Mod. This fantastic little piece of content gives you access to a variety of new weapons and a host of customization options as well.

You can add a variety of attachments to the various weapons, and you can even use a few enchantments as well. The weapons are simple on the surface, but if you're looking for rifles, explosives, handguns, and more, you will find a lot to love with this mod.

9 Additional Guns

a characters shoots an AK-104
Additional Guns Mod created by AutovwDev

If you’re looking for guns to add to Minecraft, you might be looking to add as many as possible. Maybe you’re looking to create some kind of all-out warfare, or maybe you just want to be able to choose from some cool firearms, but whatever your reason, Additional Guns is a great mod to choose.

This mod is a bit of an add-on to the already mentioned MrCrayfish’s Gun Mod, and what it does is add an obscene amount of new guns. A handful of guns may not be enough for you, so throwing this mod into the mix is sure to scratch that firearm itch in Minecraft.

8 Age of Weapons

Age of weapons mod inventory
Age of Weapons Mod By XxRexRaptroxX

If you’re looking to add a ton of new weapons to your Minecraft adventures, the Age of Weapons mod might just be for you. While you get access to plenty of new and interesting weapons, you also get a handful of guns to try out.

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The idea behind the mod is that you’ll have access to different weapons across various points of history, including the distant future. You don’t get much else aside from the weapons, but if you’re looking for some varied tools, it’s hard to go wrong with this mod.

7 Scorched Guns

A character wanders the wild with a gun
Scorched Guns Mod created by Ribs498

Simply getting a few guns in Minecraft is one thing, but that might not mean much to some people if those weapons don’t also have a lot of personality. Enter, the Scorched Guns mod. This mod not only features a ton of weapons but also some creative designs for them as well.

This mod works best in unison with other mods by the same creator, but the additional work is definitely worth it. This pack offers some of the coolest weapons available and will be sure to meet just about any needs you have for your next Minecraft adventure.

6 Mr. Pineapple’s Toy Guns

toy guns on a tabl
Mr. Pineapple's Toy Guns Mod created by mrpineapppl3

When most people are looking for cool guns to add into Minecraft, they're looking for something that meshes well with the many first-person shooters on the market. Some people instead look for something a bit more fun and lighthearted.

Mr. Pineapple’s Toy Guns is a fantastic mod for someone looking for a more child-friendly mod. All the weapons resemble the various Nerf guns many people played with in their youth. You don’t get a ton of guns, but you won’t need all that many to run around with these excellent toy guns.

5 Portal Gun Totality

Portal Gun shoots a portal in the sky
Portal Gun Totality created by FishyHard_nespit

While it’s not a traditional gun, no one is going to complain about gaining access to the Portal Gun from the Portal series. It does exactly what you’d expect it to do — it fires portals that you can then travel through.

The potential applications for a mod like this are seemingly endless. There are tons of interesting ways an item like the Portal Gun could be worked into a world with someone interested in creating their own unique puzzles, but even if that’s not your thing, it’s worth trying out just for the fun of it.

4 Old Guns Mod

a character stands around with an old gun
Old Guns Mod created by zach2039

It should be said right away that this mod is compatible with the 1.18 version of Minecraft, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth checking out. This mod does exactly what it says in the title — it gives you access to a variety of older historical weapons.

Rather than a variety of snipers and machine guns, the Old Guns Mod gives you access to a variety of flintlock and musket-type weapons. There are also various canons and plenty of other fun old-timey weapons for you to give a try.

3 Star Wars The Block Wars

a group of storm troopers stand in a line
Star Wars The Block Wars created by ironmanivan

This mod is a lot more than just a simple gun mod. Star Wars The Block Wars will give any fan of both Minecraft and Star Wars a unique and thrilling experience. This mod adds a ton of interesting vehicles and weapons into the game, all in the theme of Star Wars.

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Of course, this also includes some Star Wars-based guns. Even if the guns aren’t the big focus of the mod, this one is a great one to check out for people seeking new firepower and also a more fulfilling experience overall in a single mod.

2 Guns Without Roses

a character aims a gun down a range
Guns Without Roses Created by Lykrast

Some people may want to go all out when it comes to adding guns to Minecraft, but some may only want a few small additions to add to their already unique setups for the game. A great option for that kind of player would be the Guns Without Roses mod.

Rather than adding 50 new guns with unique animations, this mod adds a handful of smaller weapons and ammo to Minecraft. It seems that the intention with this mod is actually to give players more flexibility with the other additions they already have made or intend to make to Minecraft.

1 Pirate Guns

a character walks along a beach with a pirate gun
Pirate Guns created by Juggernogking

If you’re interested in living out all your pirate adventure dreams in Minecraft, then the Pirate Guns mod might just be for you. Who wouldn’t want a whole host of pirate-themed weaponry to play around with the next time they boot up the game?

You don’t get access to a ton of weapons, but what weapons you do get are quality. At the end of the day, this mod is for guns based around a specific theme rather than sheer volume. Knowing how many people love pirates, it’s likely that plenty of people will find some cool ways to use this mod.

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