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Create: Dangerous Shafts

by fnd4ck

Create: Dangerous Shafts makes rotating Create shafts and cogwheels hurt players who touch them, and the damage depends on how fast the shaft turns.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient and serverMIT LicenseOpen source1.14.4 – 1.21.1

What it does

An exposed shaft or cogwheel deals damage to a player who is hit by its rotation, and the amount grows with rotational speed. A faster machine is more dangerous to stand next to. Casings change this: an Andesite Casing halves the damage a shaft does, a Brass Casing blocks it completely, and encased cogwheels take 90% less damage than exposed ones. The mod also adds a pain shock mechanic, where an injured player is pushed back by the blow. It has its own advancement tree.

The mod requires Create and is a small addon for it. Both the server and every player need it, since the damage is applied on the server and the knockback is shown on each client. Create: Dangerous Shafts is open source under the MIT License, and its files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 17 release versions, 1.14.4 – 1.21.1.

Key features

  1. Speed-scaled shaft damage

    Exposed shafts and cogwheels hurt a player in proportion to how fast they rotate.

  2. Casing protection

    Andesite Casing halves shaft damage and Brass Casing removes it, while encased cogwheels take 90% less damage.

  3. Pain shock knockback

    An injured player is pushed away from the impact point, simulating a reflexive response to sudden danger.

  4. Advancement tree

    The mod adds its own set of advancements tied to being hurt by machinery.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.1Not availableNot availableneoforge-1.0.0
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.6dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.20.5dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.20.4dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.20.3dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.20.2dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.20.1dangerous-shafts-1.20+-1.0.0dangerous-shafts-1.20.1-1.0.0Not available
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.4dangerous-shafts-1.19-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.19.3dangerous-shafts-1.19-1.0.0Not availableNot available
1.19.2dangerous-shafts-1.19-1.0.0dangerous-shafts-1.19.2-1.0.0Not available
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.2Not availabledangerous-shafts-1.18.2-1.0.0Not available
1.18.1Not availabledangerous-shafts-1.18.1-1.0.0Not available
1.16.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

CreateAesthetic Technology that empowers the Player
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

Create: Colored Casing is open source under the MIT License, Forge only, for 1.20.1, and changes the look of casings rather than shaft damage. Create: More Cogwheels is published for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 under a closed license, and adds more cogwheel variants. Create: KineticLink is a Fabric-only addon for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, so it is a different choice for Fabric players.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Create: Dangerous ShaftsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.14.4 – 1.21.1Client and server2026-07-28
Create: Colored CasingForge1.20.1Client and server2024-06-04
Create: More CogwheelsForge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 1.21.1Client and server2026-08-10
Create: KineticLinkFabric1.20.1Client and server2026-07-04

Questions

Does Create: Dangerous Shafts need Create?

Yes. Create is a required dependency, so it must be installed alongside this mod on every loader.

Do players need the mod to join a server that runs it?

Yes. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.

Which casing gives full protection from shaft damage?

A Brass Casing blocks shaft damage completely, while an Andesite Casing only halves it.

Which loader should be chosen for version 1.21.1?

NeoForge has a file for 1.21.1, while Fabric and Forge files are listed up to 1.20.6 and 1.20.1 in the latest builds.

In the catalog

Create: Dangerous Shafts is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

Technology mods8,499Fabric modsMods for 1.21.132,366

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What the author says

Dangerous Shafts is a small addon for the popular Create mod that adds a touch of realism to rotating shafts and cogwheels. Dangerous Shafts introduces a simple pain shock mechanic.
fnd4ck, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
fnd4ck
Published
2026-06-20
Updated on Modrinth
2026-07-28
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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