Ancient Tech
by Mrbysco
Ancient Tech adds sculk-themed power generators to NeoForge: a generator fed by vibrations, a stronger tier, and a generator that draws power from pain dealt to nearby entities.
What it does
The mod adds a group of machines built around sculk, the deep-dark block that responds to vibrations. The basic Sculk Generator produces power from the vibrations it detects nearby, and the Sculkier Generator is a higher tier of the same design. The Hurt Generator works on a different principle, converting damage done to entities close by into power, and the Pain Generator is its better tier, which passively deals damage to nearby entities while it runs.
Ancient Tech is a NeoForge mod for 26.1.2 only, with a beta build published on 2026-08-15. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the first build dates from 2024-03-14.
Key features
Vibration-powered generator
The Sculk Generator produces power from vibrations detected in its surroundings.
Higher generator tier
The Sculkier Generator extends the sculk design with a better tier of the same power source.
Pain-based generator
The Hurt Generator draws power from damage dealt to entities close to it.
Passive damage tier
The Pain Generator is the better tier of the Hurt Generator and damages nearby entities on its own.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Sculk-themed power setups
Players who build around the deep-dark theme can power machines with the sculk generators instead of conventional sources.
Mob-driven power
Pain-based generators suit farms and arenas where entities are already present nearby.
Who it’s for: Players on NeoForge 26.1.2 who want sculk-based power in a technology setting, and server owners who run the mod for their community.
How it compares
Spread The Sculk also targets NeoForge and the client and server environment, with files for 1.21.8 – 26.1.2, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. The Echoed Realms is NeoForge-only as well, covering 1.21.1 – 26.1.1, and is closed under All rights reserved. Applied Generators shares the NeoForge loader and client and server environment, targets 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 and is open source under the MIT License, unlike Ancient Tech only in its focus on generation rather than sculk.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Tech | NeoForge | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-15 |
| Spread The Sculk | NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-08 |
| The Echoed Realms | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.1.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-05 |
| Applied Generators | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-08 |
Questions
Does Ancient Tech need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Ancient Tech support?
Is Ancient Tech open source?
In the catalog
Ancient Tech is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,557 Technology mods for NeoForge. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Technology from the past, in the present. This mod adds a bunch of Sculk related tech to the game.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ancient-tech
- Owner
- Mrbysco
- Published
- 2024-03-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15