Herodotus Utils
by friendlyhj
Herodotus Utils is a Forge utility mod for 1.12.2 that collects features made for the Herodotus modpack, from a Thaumcraft tweak to new ore and pearl sources.
What it does
The mod groups several additions built for the Herodotus modpack rather than a single feature. It adds six custom ores, a new way to obtain the Primordial Pearl, and a machine called AIOT that consumes oil. It also includes a localization fix for one crop mod and turns off the Thaumcraft Crucible, so those systems behave differently from their defaults.
Everything in the mod exists to provide contents and special exclusive tweaks for that modpack. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. Forge files cover 1.12.2 only, with 1.1.1 as the latest build, published on 2025-06-21. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the project is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, so it is open source.
Key features
Six custom ores
Six ores are added to the world, each with its own block and drops, for players who want the extra material sources.
Primordial Pearl acquisition
The Primordial Pearl can be obtained through a new method instead of only the default route.
AIOT oil machine
The AIOT machine consumes oil as an input, giving oil a use in the mod's own processing.
Localization and Thaumcraft changes
Some localization strings for a crop mod are corrected, and the Thaumcraft Crucible is disabled.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players running the Herodotus modpack on 1.12.2 will find the features built for it. Server owners who use that pack need the mod on the server and on each client.
How it compares
GuGu Utils is also a Forge mod for 1.12.2 with a client and server environment, released under the MIT License and open source. Torcherino Community Edition is a Forge mod for 1.12 – 1.12.2 that is client and server and open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only, covering a shorter version span. Herodotus Utils targets only 1.12.2 and is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, with its features tied to the Herodotus pack rather than general use.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herodotus Utils | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-06-21 |
| GuGu Utils | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2021-09-26 |
| Torcherino Community Edition | Forge | 1.12 – 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-11-11 |
Questions
Does Herodotus Utils need to be installed on both sides?
Which game versions does Herodotus Utils support?
Is Herodotus Utils open source?
In the catalog
Herodotus Utils is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
Everything this utility mod added is for and only for providing contents and special exclusive tweaks for the Herodotus modpack. We didn't make this for fun, and it will not crash the game for no reason if Torcherino is installed.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/herodotus-utils
- Owner
- friendlyhj
- Published
- 2022-05-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15