ALGANE
by Phanta
ALGANE, also called Laser Gun Nothing Else, adds a family of laser weapons to Forge 1.12.2 that players can use against enemies.
What it does
Several photonic weapon types make up the mod's arsenal, each with its own firing behavior, so a player can switch between them depending on the threat. The weapons are aimed at mobs and used to reduce their numbers, and the mod is aimed at players who want a sci-fi combat option in a technology setup.
Turrets controlled by redstone can defend a base without a player present. Mekanism and libnine are required dependencies, and Patchouli is optional, used for an in-game guide. Servers that run it need every player to install it too. Files are published for Forge only, for 1.12.2, with 1.0.3 as the latest build, released 2025-08-24 under the JSON License, and the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Laser weapon family
Several laser guns are added, each a different photonic weapon that handles enemies in its own way.
Redstone-controlled turrets
Turrets can be switched on and off with redstone, so a base can defend itself automatically.
Patchouli guide support
An optional Patchouli guide documents the weapons and turrets inside the game.
Mekanism-based technology
The weapons and turrets rely on Mekanism's machinery and energy systems as part of the technology category.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Use cases
Base defense
Players build turrets around a base and wire them to redstone circuits, so defenses react without manual control.
Combat on foot
A player carries the laser weapons on expeditions and switches between photonic types against different enemies.
Who it’s for: Players of Forge 1.12.2 modpacks who already use Mekanism and want laser weapons and automated turrets. Server owners who run this combination need the mod on the server and on every player's client.
How it compares
KOWI's Laser Mod is Forge and NeoForge for 1.12 – 1.19.2, under All rights reserved and not open source, so it covers a much wider version span than ALGANE. Lazer Guns mod is Forge only, for 1.20.1, also under All rights reserved and not open source, so it targets a different Minecraft version entirely. TACZ Turrets is open source under the MIT License and runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, which is a turret-focused option for later versions.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALGANE | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-08-24 |
| KOWI's Laser Mod | Forge and NeoForge | 1.12 – 1.19.2 | Client and server | 2024-06-28 |
| Lazer Guns mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-14 |
| TACZ Turrets | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-04 |
Questions
Does ALGANE need Mekanism?
Do players need the mod if they only join a server?
Which Minecraft version does ALGANE support?
Is Patchouli required for ALGANE?
In the catalog
ALGANE is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
ALGANE (otherwise known as "A Laser Gun And Nothing Else") is a mod that implements a laser gun and nothing else. Reduce your enemies to ashes using one of several different types of photonic weapons!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/algane
- Owner
- Phanta
- Published
- 2025-08-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15