Pack-a-Punch Machine
Pack-a-Punch Machine is a Forge and NeoForge upgrade machine that raises the base damage of weapon items, including TaCZ guns, for players in late-game survival.
What it does
Players feed a weapon into the machine and pay the required materials to step up its damage tier. Each upgrade permanently changes the weapon's stats, and the change syncs between client and server. The upgrade tiers are not capped, so a modpack can define as many steps as it needs.
Costs and multipliers are set in a config string that lists the multiplier and each required item, for example a multiplier followed by minecraft:diamond block and a count of 12. The machine takes payment directly from the player's inventory, so the single slot stays free and stacks do not need to be split by hand. The mod works with the base damage of weapons and is compatible with TaCZ 1.20.1 and the unofficial TaCZ build for 1.21.1.
Pack-a-Punch Machine is released under a custom license and is not open source. Files exist for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Its upgrade costs are still being adjusted based on player feedback, and it was tested in Hardcore Zombie Apocalypse modpacks.
Key features
Unlimited upgrade tiers
The number of upgrade steps is not limited, and each tier can use its own multiplier and cost.
Config-defined costs
Damage multipliers and required items are written as a simple config string, so pack makers can change them.
Inventory-drawn payment
Materials are taken straight from the player's inventory, keeping the one-slot interface uncluttered.
Runtime damage scaling
Damage changes apply to the weapon as it is upgraded, with no separate item needed for each tier.
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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
Late-game zombie survival
Players in hardcore apocalypse modpacks can strengthen their guns and melee weapons as the run goes on.
Who it’s for: Modpack makers and server owners who want a single upgrade station for weapons, with costs they can tune in a config file.
How it compares
TaczCurios is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, with the client and server environment. Taczlevel is open source under the MIT License on the same loaders and versions, also with the client and server environment. Pack-a-Punch Machine uses a custom license and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack-a-Punch Machine | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-14 |
| TaczCurios | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-15 |
| Taczlevel | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does Pack-a-Punch Machine need to be installed on both sides?
Which loaders and versions are supported?
Can the upgrade costs be changed?
In the catalog
Pack-a-Punch Machine is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
This is not intended to replace or disrespect the original mod in any way - it is a modern reimagining focused on compatibility, stability, and support for newer gameplay systems. Upgrade costs may still change in future updates based on player feedback, as late-game costs are still being tested for Hardcore and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pack-a-punch-machine
- Owner
- Aritsiaserlet
- Published
- 2026-05-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15