Rivals
Rivals is a Forge library for defining superheroes through datapacks, with abilities, attributes and effects that other mods can build on.
What it does
Superheroes are defined in a datapack structure, so a pack author can describe a hero's resources and powers without writing Java. Players obtain Hero Souls through survival activities, and a soul lets them embody a chosen hero and equip its strengths. The design follows the approach of the Origins mod, so players familiar with that system should find the layout comparable.
The mod extends beyond datapacks with a custom abilities system for advanced powers such as flight, dashes and teleportation, along with a magic system, custom weapons and artifacts, and more generic attributes that adjust player stats in smaller steps. Damage resistances from several sources and additional effects such as vampirism are part of the planned content. Rivals requires Curios API. It runs on client and server and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, as open source. Files exist for 1.20.1 only, with 0.0.1-1.20.1 as the latest Forge file, marked alpha.
Key features
Datapack-defined superheroes
Heroes are built from a simple datapack structure that sets their resources, abilities and attributes.
Hero Souls
Souls are gathered through survival activities and let a player embody a hero and equip its strengths.
Custom abilities
Powers such as flight, dashes and teleportation can be assigned through the abilities system.
Attributes and effects
Generic attributes can be changed in small steps, and custom effects such as vampirism extend what a hero can do.
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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.
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How it compares
Galaxy Superheroes is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License. Wite Wulf Mod covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 on Forge under All rights reserved. Legends: Superheroes Unlimited spans 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 on Forge under All rights reserved. Rivals differs by being a library for defining heroes in datapacks, and it is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivals | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-30 |
| Galaxy Superheroes | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-01 |
| Wite Wulf Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-06-18 |
| Legends: Superheroes Unlimited | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-12 |
Questions
Does Rivals need Curios API?
Does Rivals have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does Rivals support?
Where can Rivals' source code be found?
In the catalog
Rivals is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,576 Library mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Rivals is an API mod that allows you to make and define superheroes using simple datapack structure and resource packs. It's approach in design is inspired by similar mods such as the Origins mod so if you are in any way familiar with the design of origins in that mod, this mod should feel familiar! Embody your…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/rivals-a-superhero-api
- Owner
- Frutiger-Aero
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15