Kc's Basic Innovations
by XsquadKc
Kc's Basic Innovations adds ores, alloys, tools and an overhauled smelting system for players who want new ways to process resources.
What it does
The mod changes how raw materials are handled in a Forge world. New ores can be mined and refined, alloys can be made from combined inputs, and new tools are added for working with them. The smelting system is reworked, so furnaces process resources along different paths than in vanilla, and the mod is aimed at players who build a progression around resource processing.
No required dependency is listed for Forge. Both the server and every player need it, because it is a client and server environment. Files exist for Minecraft 1.21 – 26.1.2 across 15 release versions, and the latest file, 0.8-1.21.1-Forge, was published for 26.1.2 on 2026-05-25. The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
New ores and alloys
Additional ores can be mined and combined into alloys, adding materials beyond the vanilla set.
New tools
The mod adds tools made from its own materials for mining and working with the new resources.
Reworked smelting
The smelting system is overhauled, so resource processing follows the mod's own logic rather than vanilla rules.
Resource processing paths
Players can choose between several ways to process resources, which gives a longer progression in technology-focused worlds.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Technology progression
Players building a long resource chain can use the new ores, alloys and smelting steps as stages of the progression.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want a technology progression built around resource processing, with new materials and a reworked smelting system on Forge.
How it compares
Hutter's Tech is a Forge mod for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Alloy Innovations is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Both are client and server mods, so both sides need them, as with Kc's Basic Innovations.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kc's Basic Innovations | Forge | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-25 |
| Hutter's Tech | Forge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-29 |
| Alloy Innovations | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-23 |
Questions
Does Kc's Basic Innovations need any other mod?
Does the server need the mod as well?
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
In the catalog
Kc's Basic Innovations is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Kc's Basic Innovations adds new ores, alloys, and tools, as well as an overhaul of the smelting system. If you encounter a bug, check the list of known issues before leaving a comment. Suggestions are always welcome!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/kcs-basic-innovations
- Owner
- XsquadKc
- Published
- 2026-05-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15