Additional Steps
by McMarmaj
Additional Steps is a datapack-based progression addition for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt that adds extra stages and rewards to a survival playthrough.
What it does
The mod extends the progression path with a set of additional steps. Each step adds a new set of items, from a trimmed diamond chestplate and golden carrots to potions of healing II, speed and regeneration, and later to enchanted netherite tools and armour. Drops from the Elder Guardian, the Wither and the Ender Dragon are added the first time each boss is defeated, so bosses reward a player on their first kill.
The content is meant for early and mid game play, where the extra items help a player reach diamond gear and upgrade sooner. Enchanted netherite tools carry built-in Fortune or Looting III, and the sword, pickaxe and axe have improved durability, damage and efficiency. Only the server needs the mod, so players may leave it out, while the server must run it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, covering 1.21.6, 1.21.7 and 1.21.8 under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 license, which is not open source.
Key features
Progression steps
A set of stages adds new items and rewards in order, so the early and mid game has clear goals.
Boss first-kill drops
The Elder Guardian, Wither and Ender Dragon each give a set of items the first time they are defeated.
Enchanted netherite gear
Netherite sword, pickaxe, axe and chestplate come with built-in enchantments and improved durability.
Potions and food
Potions of healing II, speed and regeneration, along with golden carrots, are added as early rewards.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits survival players and server owners who want a structured progression path on top of vanilla Minecraft. Because it is a datapack, players on servers that run it do not need to install anything extra.
How it compares
Reg's Loot Bundles is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.21.4 only, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Players may leave it out, while the server must run it. Enchanted Golden Carrots covers 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 on the same four loaders, under All rights reserved and not open source; is needed on the server, with the client optional. Enchanted Golden Carrot targets 1.21 – 1.21.10, also under All rights reserved and not open source, and installing it on the server alone is enough.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Steps | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-08-14 |
| Reg's Loot Bundles | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.4 | Server required, client optional | 2025-01-03 |
| Enchanted Golden Carrots | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2025-12-29 |
| Enchanted Golden Carrot | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.10 | Server required, client optional | 2025-04-13 |
Questions
Which loaders does Additional Steps support?
Does the server need Additional Steps installed?
Which game versions does Additional Steps cover?
In the catalog
Additional Steps is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
This mod/datapack adds a few more progression "Points" to enhance your playthrough. These tools have enhanced durability and built-in Fortune/Looting III.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/additional-steps
- Owner
- McMarmaj
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15