Obsidian+
by MeroOnYT
Obsidian+ adds a full set of armor and tools made from obsidian, along with a crafting chain that turns raw obsidian into usable gear.
What it does
Obsidian can be turned into Obsidian Ore, Obsidian Ingots and Obsidian Blocks through a short progression at the crafting table. Each step uses a 3×3 grid: one obsidian block yields 18 ore, nine ore form a block, and nine ingots make the next block. Once the ingots exist, the standard Minecraft crafting patterns produce the complete armor and tool sets.
The mod is aimed at survival play where long stretches of mining and fighting are common. Its armor provides strong protection for tougher parts of the world, and its tools are built to last through extended mining and battles. Obsidian+ is available for NeoForge only, for Minecraft 1.21.8, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is not open source, and all rights are reserved by the author MeroOnYT.
Key features
Full armor set
Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots are crafted from obsidian ingots, giving a complete armor set.
Full tool set
Sword, pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe are added, covering mining, farming and fighting.
Three-step material chain
Obsidian ore, ingots and blocks form a crafting loop, so each material feeds the next.
Vanilla-friendly progression
The new materials follow the existing crafting patterns, so the mod fits naturally into a normal world.
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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
Long mining sessions
Durable obsidian tools suit players who spend much of their time in deep parts of the world.
Harder survival fights
The armor set gives players extra protection when they face tougher mobs and difficult situations.
Who it’s for: Survival players who want heavier, longer-lasting gear than the vanilla obsidian options, and server owners who run the mod on NeoForge for 1.21.8.
How it compares
More Tools And Armor is a NeoForge mod that runs on client and server, covers 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 and is not open source. Much More Tools is client-side only, covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 and is also not open source, so servers run without it. Obsidian+ covers only 1.21.8, so it does not extend to later versions the way More Tools And Armor does.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian+ | NeoForge | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-03-06 |
| More Tools And Armor | NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-13 |
| Much More Tools | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-11-16 |
Questions
Does Obsidian+ need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Obsidian+ use?
How is obsidian turned into ingots?
In the catalog
Obsidian+ is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Obsidian Gear adds a brand new equipment set to Minecraft: Obsidian Armor and Tools. Built from one of the toughest materials in the game, this gear is designed for players who want stronger, more durable equipment for exploring, mining, farming, and fighting. This mod introduces a full obsidian set including a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/obsidian-plus
- Owner
- MeroOnYT
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15