Dragon Glass
by brookylala
Dragon Glass is a NeoForge equipment mod for 1.21.1 that adds a new material tier above Netherite, with tools, a full armour set and a smithing upgrade path reached through the End.
What it does
Players craft Dragon Glass items from rare vanilla materials. Once a player has obtained the Dragon Glass Upgrade Smithing Template through End progression, the template can be applied at a smithing table to upgrade existing Netherite tools and armour into Dragon Glass equipment. The mod keeps Netherite worth using by giving players a late-game upgrade path to pursue after Netherite.
The mod is built around progression through the End and is meant for survival, SMP, RPG and adventure modpacks that want more endgame content while staying close to vanilla Minecraft. It is a NeoForge mod only, so Fabric and Forge installs cannot use it. Dragon Glass is a client and server mod, so the server and every player need it. Builds exist for 1.21.1, with 1.0.1 as the latest file, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Dragon Glass tool set
Sword, pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe are added in the Dragon Glass material tier above Netherite.
Full armour set
Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots make up a complete set, partly transparent and with a built-in red enchant-style glow.
Armour trims
Armour trims change the colour of the glow, so players can customise the look while keeping the Dragon Glass style.
Upgrade smithing template
A Dragon Glass Upgrade Smithing Template lets players upgrade Netherite tools and armour at a smithing table.
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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
Late-game survival
Players who have reached Netherite and want a reason to keep exploring can work toward Dragon Glass gear through End progression.
Modpacks with light additions
Packs that want an endgame expansion without changing the core progression can add the mod alongside vanilla items.
Who it’s for: Survival, SMP, RPG and adventure modpacks that focus on progression and want more endgame equipment while keeping vanilla feel.
How it compares
Emarld Armour And Tools is a NeoForge mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 that is client and server and not open source under the All rights reserved license. End Diamonds is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that is client and server, not open source and released under All rights reserved. Dragon Glass covers the same 1.21.1 target as End Diamonds and adds a full armour set with trims and a smithing upgrade template.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Glass | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-14 |
| Emarld Armour And Tools | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-13 |
| End Diamonds | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
Which loader does Dragon Glass need?
Does the server need Dragon Glass?
How is Dragon Glass upgraded onto existing gear?
In the catalog
Dragon Glass is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Dragon Glass is an endgame equipment expansion mod that adds a new post-Netherite gear tier built around progression through The End. Instead of replacing Netherite, Dragon Glass extends vanilla progression by giving players a powerful new reason to keep exploring after reaching Netherite. Players can craft Dragon…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/dragon-glass
- Owner
- brookylala
- Published
- 2026-05-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15