AshCraftX
by Bliash
AshCraftX adds Ash Tools, a set of 2 new Gem tools for Forge 1.20.1 that combine pickaxe, axe and shovel functions in one item.
What it does
The Ash weapons are the other part of the set and hit harder than netherite equivalents. One of the 2 Gem items can be obtained in play, while the other is craftable.
Holding an Eilish Bax in the main hand grants Haste 2, which speeds up mining and digging well beyond the normal rate of other tools. Holding the Eilish sword grants Speed 1 and Strength 2, since its damage is already high; with these effects it can kill an iron golem in three hits. Both sides need the mod: it runs on client and server, and the license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source. The latest Forge file is 1.0.0 for 1.20.1, a beta release from 2025-08-05.
Key features
Combination tool
The Bax item works as a pickaxe, an axe and a shovel, so one tool covers several jobs.
Haste on mining
Holding the Bax in the main hand grants Haste 2 and speeds up block breaking compared with normal tools.
Heavy-hitting sword
The Eilish sword does more damage than netherite and gives Speed 1 and Strength 2 while held.
Two tiers of gem tools
The set uses two gem tiers, with one item obtainable from the world and the other crafted from it.
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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
Mining and digging
Players who spend long periods mining or clearing terrain can use one Bax in place of switching between three tools.
Combat with the Ash sword
Players who fight tough mobs can use the Eilish sword, whose boosted damage and status effects shorten fights.
Who it’s for: Players of Forge 1.20.1 survival and adventure worlds who want a single multi-purpose digging tool and a stronger melee weapon. Both the server and each player need the mod.
How it compares
Obsidian Update is also Forge-only for 1.20.1 and client and server, but it is not open source under All rights reserved. NetherStarSword Mod uses the same Forge 1.20.1 build and environment, under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so it can be used freely. Vanilla+ Tools & Arms is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it also runs client and server on Forge 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AshCraftX | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-05 |
| Obsidian Update | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-04-07 |
| NetherStarSword Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-20 |
| Vanilla+ Tools & Arms | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-27 |
Questions
Does AshCraftX need any other mod to run?
Does the server need AshCraftX installed?
Can AshCraftX be used with other 1.20.1 Forge mods?
In the catalog
AshCraftX is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
The name of the mod comes from my name, it has nothing to do with real ash:) In the mod there are 2 new Gem, one of them is obtaniable and the other is craftable Eilish tool and weapons are more powerful than netherite and others. They are more useful both statistically and effectually.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ashcraftx
- Owner
- Bliash
- Published
- 2025-08-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15