Nihilite
by Phie
Nihilite adds an End-exclusive ore, the Nihilite Ore, and a set of tools, armor and runes that players craft from it.
What it does
The ore is found only in the End dimension. Mining it drains hunger in proportion to how much Raw Nihilite a player carries, and mined blocks can spawn Endermites that attack the miner. Collected Nihilite is used to craft tools, armor and runes, and the mod centers its progression on these items.
Nihilite Sword, a tool with infinite durability, can occasionally summon a lightning strike against enemies it hits, and its power grows with each monster killed. Ore Detection highlights nearby ores outside the field of view, and the tools speed up mining. End ruins contain new structures with rare End-themed loot, including Nihilite resources and tools.
Sleeping Runes drop from mobs with a 0.1% chance and cannot be used in their base form; combining one with eight Nihilite Blocks creates an Awakened Rune. The mod is published for Fabric and Quilt for Minecraft 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, and it runs on client and server, so both sides need it. The code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
End-exclusive ore
Nihilite Ore generates only in the End dimension and drains hunger while carried in quantity.
Infinite durability sword
The Nihilite Sword never wears out and can call a lightning strike on enemies it attacks.
Level-up system
Tools improve as they kill monsters, raising their damage and lightning power over time.
Rune progression
Sleeping Runes are awakened with Nihilite Blocks, adding a second progression path alongside tools.
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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
End exploration
Players who travel to the End can gather Nihilite and reach the scattered ruins for rare loot.
Long-term tool progression
Players who want tools that grow stronger with use can invest in Nihilite gear and its rune system.
Who it’s for: Players who want an End-focused progression path with challenging mining and a tool system that improves over time.
How it compares
Myth & Magic is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.20.4 with client and server. Level Z - Better End is also under the MIT License, but it is not open source, supports Fabric only and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Origins: Runes is server-side and client optional, uses Fabric, and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihilite | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-12-09 |
| Myth & Magic | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-05-05 |
| Level Z - Better End | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-21 |
| Origins: Runes | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2024-02-03 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Nihilite is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Check the gallery for more recipes and pictures of the mod! Nihilite introduces exciting new features and mechanics centered around a powerful new End-exclusive ore, Nihilite. This mod enriches the End exploration experience with challenging gameplay, unique tools, and rewarding progression systems.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nihilite
- Owner
- Phie
- Published
- 2024-12-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-12-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15