Updated 23 October 2026. Facts on this page come from minecraft.wiki, minecraft.net and the live Artemis PvP server; sources are listed at the bottom.
Lunar vs Badlion vs Feather: Minecraft PvP Clients Compared
Lunar Client, Badlion Client and Feather Client are Minecraft launchers that bundle mods such as FPS boosts, zoom, CPS and armor-status displays. This page lists only what each client's own website says, as of 23 October 2026: Lunar advertises 65+ mods on Windows, macOS and Linux; Badlion advertises 100+ mods and versions from 1.8 to 1.21; Feather's site now says it has been acquired by InPvP and users are moving to Dawn.
What does each client say about itself?
| Lunar Client | Badlion Client | Feather Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mods | "65+ Modifications" | "100+ mods" | "Over 40 built-in mods", plus your own Forge or Fabric mods |
| Versions named | "all modern versions of Minecraft" (no list) | 1.8, 1.12, 1.16, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 | Not stated |
| Price | "completely free"; optional store and Lunar+ subscription | Described as a "free Minecraft client modpack" | Not stated for the client; free server hosting offered |
| Platforms | Windows 10+, macOS Monterey+, Linux (AppImage) | Not stated on the client page | Windows and macOS (ARM) downloads |
| Performance claim | "Boosted Frames", "More than 2x" | "Massive Minecraft FPS boost" with test figures | "FPS Boost" from built-in and third-party performance mods |
| Other | Store with emotes and cosmetics | Mods listed include Replay, Zoom, CPS, Armor Status, AutoGG, Togglesprint | Cross-server chat, voice chat, HUD editor; now moving users to Dawn |
None of the three sites makes a claim about anti-cheat or server bans on the pages we read, so this page does not either. Always check a server's own rules before using a modded client.
Why do PvP players use a client?
minecraft.wiki's PvP guide calls performance mods essential and names PvP clients like Lunar and Feather as having modules that help in combat. Clients bundle those mods in one download instead of installing each one yourself. See best PvP settings and how to improve FPS.
Which version do PvP players pick?
It depends on the server. Many PvP servers, including ArtemisPvP, are built around 1.8.9 combat, while others use the newer 1.9+ combat, so check which versions a client supports. See 1.8 vs 1.9 PvP and mods and resource packs.
Do you need a PvP client for ArtemisPvP?
Frequently asked questions
Is Lunar Client free?
Lunar Client's site calls it completely free, with an optional store and Lunar+ subscription.
What happened to Feather Client?
Feather's site says it was acquired by InPvP and users are being moved to Dawn.
Sources
Every fact on this page was checked against these pages; the wording is ours.