Big Extras
by ShiftTheDev
Big Extras is a Fabric and Forge utility mod that adds a set of extra blocks and items to Minecraft, from Beacon Flight to Netherite Bow.
What it does
The mod adds a collection of small vanilla-style additions, such as Beacon Flight, Endless Rod, Ice Trapdoor, Underwater Torch, Underwater Campfire, Extra Sands and Netherite Bow. Each addition is meant to extend the vanilla experience without replacing existing content. The author describes the set as extra changes that improve the vanilla game.
Every addition can be turned off individually through the config file, and the wiki lists what each one contains. Installation needs Cloth Config API on both loaders, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the config screen in game. Big Extras runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Builds are published for Fabric and Forge across 9 release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.20.2, and the code is released under All rights reserved, which is not an open source license.
Key features
Beacon Flight
A beacon-related addition that lets players fly around a beacon in a way the vanilla game does not offer.
Endless Rod
An end rod variant that can be placed to extend a line of light without running out.
Underwater blocks
An underwater torch and an underwater campfire, so light sources work below the surface.
Netherite Bow
A bow made from netherite, adding a stronger ranged weapon to the existing progression.
Per-feature config
Each addition can be disabled separately in the config file, so a modpack can keep only the parts it uses.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Modpack builds
Pack makers can keep the additions they want and disable the rest through the config file.
Vanilla-style survival
Players who want small extras without large new systems can add the blocks and items to an existing world.
Who it’s for: Modpack authors and players who want a set of small vanilla-style additions that can be trimmed through the config file.
How it compares
Minis is a Forge and NeoForge mod released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and is open source, with files for 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 and a client and server environment. Vanessence is a Fabric mod released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, is open source and is server-side only, for 1.16 – 1.20.1. Extra Tooltips is a client-side only Fabric and Forge mod for 1.18.2 – 1.19 under All rights reserved, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Extras | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2023-10-29 |
| Minis | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-23 |
| Vanessence | Fabric | 1.16 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2023-03-18 |
| Extra Tooltips | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.19 | Client-side only | 2022-07-10 |
Questions
Does Big Extras need Cloth Config API?
Which loader should Big Extras use?
Can the additions be turned off?
In the catalog
Big Extras is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.
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What the author says
Next you can check all the contents and on the wiki theres info about each one. Everything here can be enabled / disable in the config file.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/big-extras
- Owner
- ShiftTheDev
- Published
- 2023-05-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-10-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15