DFN: Lapis Equipment
by DFN
DFN: Lapis Equipment adds a full set of lapis lazuli tools, a sword, pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe, that can be crafted from the material.
What it does
The lapis tools are craftable from lapis lazuli, so the mineral that often goes unused in vanilla survival gets a practical role. Each tool sits between iron and diamond in strength and carries 350 uses of durability, which keeps the upgrade path simple without changing the core feel of the game.
The set stays close to vanilla progression rather than adding new mechanics or gimmicks. Balanced stats are the main design aim, and the tools are meant to feel natural to use. Installation works on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and the environment is client and server, so the server and every player need the mod. Builds cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 across six release versions, with the latest files at 1.0 for 1.21.8 on Fabric and NeoForge and 1.0 for 1.20.1 on Forge. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Craftable lapis sword
A lapis sword can be crafted from lapis lazuli, giving the mineral a combat use.
Full lapis tool set
Pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe join the sword, so every basic tool job has a lapis option.
Mid-game durability
Each lapis tool has 350 uses, enough for regular work without frequent replacement.
Standard material use
Lapis works like a standard crafting material, so recipes follow the same pattern as vanilla ones.
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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
Using surplus lapis
Players who gather lapis lazuli in quantity can turn it into a complete tool set rather than leaving it in storage.
A mid-game step
The tools fill the space between iron and diamond gear for players who want a modest upgrade.
Who it’s for: Players who want a simple, vanilla-style upgrade path using lapis lazuli, and server owners who want an extra tool tier that keeps the existing progression intact.
How it compares
Lapis Loot is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, with the client and server environment and the All rights reserved license, so it does not run on Fabric. Lapis Armor is a server-side only mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, so players can join without installing it. Copper Reforged is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 that also needs client and server, but works with copper instead of lapis.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFN: Lapis Equipment | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-04-25 |
| Lapis Loot | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-12 |
| Lapis Armor | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-28 |
| Copper Reforged | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-10-15 |
Questions
Which loaders does DFN: Lapis Equipment support?
Does the server need the mod?
Can the lapis tools be used on older versions?
In the catalog
DFN: Lapis Equipment is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
This mod adds a full set of lapis tools, giving you a simple and useful upgrade path using a resource that often goes unused. Lapis tools are slightly better than iron, making them a solid mid-game option without changing the core Minecraft feel. Lapis tools are designed to feel natural and straightforward. No…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/dfn-lapis-equipment
- Owner
- DFN
- Published
- 2026-04-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15