Bone Tools
Bone Tools adds a bone-based tier of tools and weapons, from pickaxe and sword to a quick Bone Dagger, for Forge and NeoForge.
What it does
The mod adds a full toolset made from bone: pickaxe, shovel, axe and hoe, plus a classic bone sword. Its tool stats sit between wood and stone, giving the material a durability profile of its own. The Bone Dagger is a faster-attacking option within the same set.
The mod also adds a combat arsenal crafted from remains dropped by enemies, so bone gathering becomes part of the survival loop. It suits modpacks and playthroughs that aim for a more primitive survival feel than the usual wood and stone progression. Files are published for 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, with the latest Forge file for 1.20.1 and the latest NeoForge file for 1.21.8. The code is licensed as All rights reserved, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Bone tool set
Pickaxe, shovel, axe and hoe are crafted from bone, each with its own durability.
Bone sword and dagger
A classic bone sword and a Bone Dagger with faster attack speeds cover close combat.
Tier between wood and stone
The bone material sits between wood and stone in tool strength, shaping early progression.
Enemy-sourced arsenal
Equipment is crafted from remains dropped by enemies, adding gear beyond the standard tiers.
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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
Primitive survival
Modpacks and playthroughs that aim for a more primitive feel can use bone gear in place of wood and stone tiers.
Who it’s for: Players who want a bone-based early tier in Forge or NeoForge survival worlds, and modpack authors who want an alternative to the usual wood and stone progression.
How it compares
Better Tool Treatment is a Forge and NeoForge option with the same client and server environment, but its files cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and it is not open source, released under All rights reserved. Create: Tools n Weapons is released under the MIT License, with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 and the same client and server environment. Flint Required adds a further Forge and NeoForge option under All rights reserved for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Tools | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-01-28 |
| Better Tool Treatment | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-10 |
| Create: Tools n Weapons | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-09 |
| Flint Required | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-26 |
Questions
Does Bone Tools need a loader besides Forge or NeoForge?
Does the server need Bone Tools installed?
Which game versions does Bone Tools support?
In the catalog
Bone Tools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Tired of the usual wood and stone tier? This mod expands your gameplay by adding a brand-new range of equipment crafted from the remains of your enemies.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nathmen-bone-tools
- Owner
- OpenBlock’s Team
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15