Barrels 2012
by eerussianguy
With Barrels 2012, items and blocks from TerraFirmaCraft can be worn on the player's back, much as the Classic mod did in 2012.
What it does
The mod lets the player carry TerraFirmaCraft content on the back, recreating the wearable barrel setup of the earlier Classic release. Four kinds of content are covered: Large Vessels, Lamps, Powderkegs and Crucibles. Each one is worn through the Curios API slots rather than the normal inventory grid.
Barrels 2012 requires Curios API and TerraFirmaCraft, and both must be installed alongside it. The mod runs on the client and on the server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge, with 2.1 for 1.20.1 and 3.0.0 for 1.21.1 as the latest builds. The code is open source under the MIT License, and source code and an issue tracker are public.
The first release came out on 2023-12-03 and the most recent update on 2025-11-23. Game versions with files are 1.18.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1.
Key features
Large Vessels on the back
Large vessels from TerraFirmaCraft can be carried on the player's back as a wearable item.
Lamps with dynamic light
Worn lamps emit light that changes with the item's state, so the player's surroundings brighten while carried.
Powderkegs
Powderkegs can be worn as well. Players should keep them away from fire, since a spark can set them off.
Crucibles on the back
Crucibles can be strapped to the back, keeping a working vessel within reach while moving around.
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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.
Required 2
Use cases
Carrying tools while traveling
A player on a long trip can keep vessels and lamps on the back and free both hands for other work.
Recreating Classic-era setups
Players who remember the 2012 Classic mod can rebuild the same wearable layout on a modern TerraFirmaCraft world.
Who it’s for: Players who run TerraFirmaCraft on Forge or NeoForge and want its vessels, lamps and kegs worn on the back. Server owners who want the same setup for their group also fit, since both sides need the mod.
How it compares
FirmaSupplementaries is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 that is also client and server and open source under the MIT License, so it covers a similar space with a wider set of decorations. Head Items is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.17 – 1.21.11 that is server required and client optional, and it is not open source, so it places items on the head rather than the back.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrels 2012 | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-23 |
| FirmaSupplementaries | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-07 |
| Head Items | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.17 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-01-15 |
Questions
Does Barrels 2012 need Curios API?
Does the server need Barrels 2012 too?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Barrels 2012 is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/barrels-2012
- Owner
- eerussianguy
- Published
- 2023-12-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15