Arcane Metals
by MossyPacks+
Arcane Metals is a NeoForge content mod for 1.21.1 that adds new metal ores, tools, weapons and armor sets to the vanilla game.
What it does
New ores generate naturally in the world alongside the existing vanilla ores, so they appear during normal exploration and do not need special structures or commands. The added metals are fantasy-inspired and drawn from classic fantasy metal themes, and they are meant to fit the vanilla progression and world generation rather than sit apart from it.
Tools and weapons use balanced stats that aim to complement the vanilla gameplay curve, and armor sets draw on the same classic fantasy metals. The mod keeps the look of vanilla art style, so players who want more variety can add it without changing the feel of the base game.
Installation requires NeoForge; the mod is published only for 1.21.1 and its latest file is 1.0.1 for 1.21.1, dated 2026-01-18. Arcane Metals runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Naturally generated ores
New metal ores spawn in the world next to vanilla ores, so they can be found during regular play.
Metal tools and weapons
Tools and weapons are crafted from the added metals, with stats set to suit the vanilla progression.
Fantasy armor sets
Armor sets use classic fantasy metal designs, giving the added metals a defensive use.
Vanilla-styled textures
New items and blocks follow the vanilla art style so they sit alongside existing content.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Extending a survival world
Players who have finished the vanilla metals can gather the new ores and craft gear from them for the rest of a playthrough.
Server progression
Server owners who want more material tiers between iron and diamond can add the mod, since every player needs it on the server.
Who it’s for: Players who want more metal variety in a survival world, and server owners who want additional material tiers that keep the classic Minecraft feel.
How it compares
Nera Jadis: Arcane Arsenal is also a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that runs on client and server, but it is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. Advanced Metals Expansion is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11, so it targets a different version range from Arcane Metals and is also released under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcane Metals | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-18 |
| Nera Jadis: Arcane Arsenal | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-27 |
| Advanced Metals Expansion | NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-01-06 |
Questions
Does Arcane Metals require any other mod?
Do both the server and players need Arcane Metals?
Which versions does Arcane Metals support?
In the catalog
Arcane Metals is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
This mod expands the vanilla Minecraft experience by introducing a selection of vanilla-friendly, fantasy-inspired metals. These new materials are carefully designed to fit naturally into the game’s progression and world generation. Perfect for players who want more variety while keeping the classic Minecraft feel.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/arcane-metal
- Owner
- MossyPacks+
- Published
- 2026-01-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15