Relics
by SSKirillSS
Relics adds dozens of magic items with unique mechanics, each with its own leveling and random stats, for Forge and NeoForge.
What it does
The mod adds 28 relics, each with a distinct mechanic. A relic's stats are generated at random and improve as it levels up, so two copies rarely match. Players can combine relics with each other and with items from other mods, and the mod balances its numbers so it works in both vanilla-like modpacks and modpacks where health and damage run into the thousands.
Relics requires Curios API and ShatterLib | OctoLib, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge and NeoForge across six release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, with 0.8.0.13 for 1.20.1 as the latest Forge file and 0.12.8 for 1.21.1 as the latest NeoForge file, which is on the beta channel. The mod is licensed as All rights reserved, so it is not open source, though its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
28 unique relics
Each relic has a complex mechanic of its own, and the set is spread across the whole collection rather than repeated.
Random stats and leveling
An MMO-like system gives each relic random stats and levels it up, so finding a strong one takes effort.
Relic improvements
Relics can be upgraded and customized, letting players build their own combinations of effects.
Progressive active abilities
Active abilities arrive in stages as players progress, with controls that reward precise use.
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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 2
Required by 12 mods
Use cases
Modpack progression
Relics gives a late-game loop, since its leveling and random stats keep the items varied for a long time.
Relic set building
Players can pair relics with one another or with other mods to create combinations that suit their play.
Who it’s for: Players who want magic items with layered mechanics, and modpack makers who need an item mod whose balance adjusts to the rest of the pack.
How it compares
Relicera is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, open source under the MIT License, and it runs on client and server. Relic Mod is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 only, not open source, and it is server-side only, so players join without installing it. Chest Curio Items is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 26.3, not open source, and it runs on client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relics | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-28 |
| Relicera | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-10-05 |
| Relic Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2024-09-25 |
| Chest Curio Items | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-09 |
Questions
Does Relics need Curios API?
Does Relics have to be installed on both sides?
Is there a Relics version for 1.20.1 on NeoForge?
Will Relics be ported to newer Minecraft versions?
In the catalog
Relics is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Reliсs is an easy-to-install drag-n-drop mod that adds dozens of unique items with complex and thoughtful mechanics. The true potential of each relic can be unlocked both when used alone, and in combination with other relics or even mods. When creating each relic, we took into account that modpack will not consist…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/relics-mod
- Owner
- SSKirillSS
- Published
- 2022-11-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15