Progression Plus
by Jaboi313.inc
Progression Plus changes how armor and tools advance, adding upgrade templates for every material tier from stone to netherite.
What it does
The mod adds upgrade templates for stone, copper, chainmail, iron, gold, diamond and netherite, which let armor and tools move up a tier. Crafting of tools and armor is disabled for most materials, with wooden tools left as the only exception, so progress depends on the templates. A config toggle controls whether upgrade templates can be duplicated, and three types of duplication recipes can be switched on or off. Leather armor is also covered by the system. Loot tables are adjusted so that armor and tools found in the world match the tier progression. Ore mining can be changed as well, so certain blocks match the progression as well.
The mod targets Fabric and runs on the client and the server, so both sides need it. It works on a server as well as in a single player world. Recipe edits require a reload of the game before they apply. Fabric API is required, and Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are optional. Progression Plus is open source under the MIT License, and its source code and issue tracker are public. Files are published for 26.2 only, with version 1.1.0 as the latest file, released on 2026-07-22.
Key features
Tier upgrade templates
Stone, copper, chainmail, iron, gold, diamond and netherite each have a template that moves armor and tools up a step.
Restricted crafting
Most tools and armor cannot be crafted directly, so players rely on the upgrade path, with wooden tools as the exception.
Duplicate template recipes
A config option allows upgrade templates to be duplicated, and each of the three duplication recipe types can be toggled separately.
Loot and mining adjustments
Loot tables and certain block mining are changed so that found equipment and obtainable blocks match the progression.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 2
How it compares
Slower Progression is a Fabric option for 26.1.2 with client and server environment, under All rights reserved and not open source, so its license differs from Progression Plus. Forged Path is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, but it is not open source and covers a different version. Tool Remix is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 26.2 under the MIT License and open source, which makes it the closest license match among the alternatives.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progression Plus | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-22 |
| Slower Progression | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-14 |
| Forged Path | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-04-14 |
| Tool Remix | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-10-08 |
Questions
Does Progression Plus need Fabric API?
Does Progression Plus have to be installed on the server?
Do recipe changes apply without restarting?
Which versions does Progression Plus support?
In the catalog
Progression Plus is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Adds new templates to upgrade armor and tools like you do from diamond -> netherite with the netherite upgrade template.\ Crafting of tools and armor is disabled except wooden tools and leather armor. \ Works on server and in singleplayer. \ # Config You can toggle the ability to duplicate the upgrade templates. All…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/progressionplusmod
- Owner
- Jaboi313.inc
- Published
- 2026-06-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15