Power Masks!
by Ivycrose
Power Masks gives players craftable masks, each granting a set of effects that come paired with a drawback, on Forge for 1.16.5.
What it does
Each mask in Power Masks is built from magical materials, such as ender pearls and lapis lazuli, and applies its own bundle of potion effects while worn. Every mask also carries a penalty: the Midas or Gold Mask speeds up mining and builds hunger, the Knight or Iron Mask raises resistance but slows movement and mining, and the Infernal or Obsidian Mask adds strength alongside heavier movement and slowness. The Happy or Emerald Mask lets the wearer jump high and gain the hero of the village effect, while the Red or Redstone Mask heals quickly and reduces sight.
Power Masks depends on no other mod: it is published for Forge alone, targets the single game version 1.16.5, and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is released under the MIT License, and the project is not open source. The first and only file, 1.0.0 for 1.16.5, was published on 2023-11-06, and the last update carries the same date.
Key features
Craftable mask set
Masks are crafted from magical materials, and each one is a separate item with its own effects.
Effects paired with penalties
Each mask grants potion effects while worn, and each also imposes a drawback such as hunger, slowness or reduced sight.
Mask Core
A Mask Core item serves as the base component that the individual masks are built around.
Varied playstyles
Some masks favor fast mining, others favor combat resistance, jumping or stealth, so the choice changes how a player approaches the game.
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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
Mining runs
The Midas or Gold Mask trades hunger for faster digging, which suits players who collect ore in quick bursts.
Stealth and village trade
The Crystal Mask hides the wearer's body, and the Happy or Emerald Mask brings hero of the village effects for dealings with villagers.
Who it’s for: Players who want a mask system with trade-offs on Forge 1.16.5. Each mask is a deliberate choice between a benefit and a cost, so the set suits players who enjoy balancing effects.
How it compares
Masks of Terror runs on Forge for 1.16.5 – 1.19.2 and is not open source under All rights reserved, with the same client and server environment. Abel's Masks targets 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 on Forge, also under All rights reserved. Power Masks is the only option here limited to 1.16.5, under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Masks! | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2023-11-06 |
| Masks of Terror | Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.19.2 | Client and server | 2024-04-24 |
| Abel's Masks | Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-10 |
Questions
Does Power Masks need any other mod?
Does Power Masks have to be installed on the server?
Which game version does Power Masks support?
Are the mask penalties configurable?
In the catalog
Power Masks! is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.
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What the author says
You've ever wanted to have masks on minecraft? no? i dont care! Masks made with the magical properties off ender pearls(? and lapis lazuli, introducing...
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/power-masks
- Owner
- Ivycrose
- Published
- 2023-11-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-11-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15