Netherite alternative
Netherite alternative adds a way to craft obsidian armor and tools that stand in for netherite gear, for players who find netherite grinding slow.
What it does
Gathering netherite is a long grind for many players, and this Forge mod offers a shorter route: obsidian armor and tools can be cast into netherite-like versions. The recipes are meant to stay balanced, and the casting mechanic is planned to gain upgrades for tools and armor later on. Killing abomination souls also plays a part in the process. The mod is for Forge on 1.20.1 only, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Its files are released under the Apache License 2.0, and the project is not open source.
Key features
Casting obsidian gear
Obsidian armor and tools are cast into netherite-style equipment, which avoids long mining trips for netherite.
Abomination souls
Killing abomination souls feeds into the casting process, adding a combat element to the route.
Vanilla-friendly design
The mod keeps close to vanilla progression, so it fits into an existing survival world without new dimensions.
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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.
How it compares
Final Netherite is a Forge option for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved and is not open source. Beyond Netherite Progression is also for Forge on 1.20.1, released under the MIT License and not open source. Netherite alternative differs by focusing on casting obsidian gear rather than extending netherite progression.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherite alternative | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-22 |
| Final Netherite | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-01 |
| Beyond Netherite Progression | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-02-28 |
Questions
Does Netherite alternative need a loader other than Forge?
In the catalog
Netherite alternative is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
The netherite grind is sometimes a slog and generally unfun. Well, no more! This mod adds cast obsidian armor and tools, like netherite but easier to get.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/netherite-alternative
- Owner
- Devourerofgodsorsomethinglikethat
- Published
- 2024-08-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-08-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15