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No Netherite Armour

by LavishAujla

No Netherite Armour is a server-side datapack that removes the Netherite armour pieces from crafting and smithing, so players who want the armour cannot obtain it.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalMIT License1.21.2 – 26.3

What it does

The datapack disables the recipes that craft and upgrade Netherite helmets, chestplates, leggings and boots, so these pieces can no longer be made or obtained through a Smithing Table. Netherite tools and weapons are left unchanged and remain craftable and usable.

Key features

  1. Armour recipes removed

    Crafting and upgrade recipes for Netherite helmets, chestplates, leggings and boots are disabled.

  2. Tools and weapons kept

    Netherite tools and weapons are unaffected and can still be crafted and used as normal.

  3. Progression balance

    The change restricts the strongest armour so that late-game progression depends on tools rather than armour.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.32+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
26.22+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
26.1.22+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
26.1.12+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
26.12+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.x10 of 10 versions with builds
1.21.112+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.102+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.92+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.82+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.72+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.62+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.52+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.42+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.32+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
1.21.22+mod2+mod2+mod2+mod
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

Horse Armour Recipe is a server-side option for changing armour recipes, with MIT License terms and files for 1.20 – 26.3. Better Armour Progression is also server-side only, but is limited to Fabric and to 1.21.1 – 26.1.2, and is licensed as All rights reserved.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
No Netherite ArmourFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.2 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-09-29
Horse Armour RecipeFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-09-20
Better Armour ProgressionFabric1.21.1 – 26.1.2Server-side only2026-06-07

Questions

Does No Netherite Armour need to be installed on the client?

No. Server owners install it, and players can join with or without it.

In the catalog

No Netherite Armour is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Equipment mods17,631Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

This datapack removes all Netherite armor crafting and upgrading recipes from the game. Players can no longer obtain Netherite helmets, chestplates, leggings, or boots through the Smithing Table or any other method. Netherite tools and weapons are unaffected and remain fully craftable and usable. This change adjusts…
LavishAujla, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
LavishAujla
Published
2025-10-28
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-29
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

AdventureEquipmentGame mechanicsEconomyUtility
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