Armor Set Bonuses
by SpaceCat97
Armor Set Bonuses lets players and modpack makers define armor sets that grant bonuses when specific pieces are worn together.
What it does
Wearing a combination of armor pieces that matches a configured set activates that set's bonus. Sets can contain any number of pieces, so a set does not need to cover every armor slot, and one piece can belong to several sets. Pieces can also be mixed, so a single set can be completed by different items. Full and partial bonuses are both supported, and bonuses can include potion effects.
The mod generates default armor sets on first load, and every set is fully customizable, so a bonus can be modest or very large. Tooltips show whether an item belongs to a set, with more detail while the shift key is held, and they update in real time to mark which pieces of the set are currently worn. The mod requires Architectury API. Its files are published for Fabric and Forge across seven release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.20.4, and the code is under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.
Key features
Custom armor sets
Any armor combination can be defined as a set, with bonuses set in the configuration files.
Overlapping sets
A single armor piece can count toward more than one set at the same time.
Mix-and-match pieces
A set can be completed by pieces from different items, so the combination is not limited to one material.
Set tooltips
Tooltips show set membership, and holding shift expands them with more detail, while worn pieces are marked live.
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.
Required 1
Use cases
Modpack loadouts
Modpack creators can use set bonuses to shape how players combine gear and progress through their pack.
Who it’s for: Modpack creators and server owners who want to tune armor bonuses, and players who enjoy building specific equipment combinations.
How it compares
More Armor! is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment, but it is not open source. PotentOres is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, under All rights reserved. Attributes Screen is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, so it runs without a server install.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Set Bonuses | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2025-08-03 |
| More Armor! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-06 |
| PotentOres | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-04 |
| Attributes Screen | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-29 |
Questions
Does Armor Set Bonuses require another mod?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Armor Set Bonuses is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Armor Set bonusess adds highly configurable armor sets to the game. When armor is equipped in a specific combination you will gain specific bonuses. This mod is perfect for modpack creators looking to further improve loadouts and gameplay. The configuration options allow you to create any sort of armor set bonus…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/armor-set-bonuses
- Owner
- SpaceCat97
- Published
- 2023-11-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15