Netherite Variants
by Oscilllate
Netherite Variants adds several netherite-style materials, from dirterite and stonerite up to diamonite, so tools and armour can be upgraded earlier in a run.
What it does
Netherite Variants lets players reach netherite-grade gear before the usual endgame. Each variant is tied to a base material: stonerite takes its value from stone, diamonite from iron, and a third variant is tied to diamond. Crafted tools and armour can be smithed into the matching variant, and the upgrade path is meant to speed up early progression.
Upgrades are made at a netherite variants workstation, which costs diamonds per tool or armour piece. The mod also adds a villager enchant, the phaser enchant. Dirterite armour is crafted directly. Dependencies are required, and the mod runs on Forge for 1.20.1 only, with the server and every player needing it. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Several netherite variants
Dirterite, stonerite, diamonite and ironite are added as separate netherite-style materials.
Smithed upgrades
Tools and armour crafted from the base materials can be smithed into the matching variant.
Netherite variants workstation
A workstation is used to upgrade tools and armour, and each upgrade costs diamonds.
Phaser enchant
A villager trade offers the phaser enchant, which can be applied to gear.
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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
Faster early progression
Players who want stronger gear sooner can upgrade tools and armour before reaching the netherite stage.
Who it’s for: Players who want earlier access to stronger tools and armour, and server owners who run modpacks with a Forge 1.20.1 setup.
How it compares
Red Diamond Armor and Tools also runs on Forge for 1.20.1 with client and server environment, but it is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. More Armors and Srtuctures adds armour sets on the same loader and version, under the MIT License. Wyll's Armory covers a wider 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 range and is open source under the MIT License, while this mod is for 1.20.1 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherite Variants | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-14 |
| Red Diamond Armor and Tools | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-22 |
| More Armors and Srtuctures | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-10 |
| Wyll's Armory | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-08-23 |
Questions
Does Netherite Variants need other mods?
Does the server need Netherite Variants?
Which Minecraft version does it support?
In the catalog
Netherite Variants is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Ever wanted to get early game versions of netherite? Well now you can! This mod adds many variants of netherite, such as dirterite and stonerite, it will allow you to upgrade your tools and armour and progress faster than usual. ## 💥 Dependancies All you need is this mod! ## Installation Download this mod and put it…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/netherite-variants
- Owner
- Oscilllate
- Published
- 2025-08-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15