Rubies
by JovialDuck78
Rubies adds a rare gem to Minecraft 1.20.1 that players find in the world, and turns it into tools and armor for Forge.
What it does
The mod adds rubies, gems found in the world that are slightly rarer than diamonds and nearly as rare as emeralds. Once a player has found rubies, they can be crafted into a full set of tools and armor using the usual crafting recipes, so no special table or process is needed.
Ruby tools cover the sword, pickaxe, axe, hoe and shovel, and ruby armor covers the helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots. Ruby items have a durability of 1024, about two-thirds of a diamond item and four times the durability of iron, which makes them longer lasting than many early materials.
Rubies run on client and server, so the server and every player need the mod installed. The mod is built for Forge and works only with Minecraft 1.20.1. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Ruby tools
A complete set of sword, pickaxe, axe, hoe and shovel made from rubies, crafted with conventional recipes.
Ruby armor
Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots made from rubies, giving players a gem-based armor set.
Durable ruby items
Ruby items have 1024 durability, placing them above iron and below diamond in how long they last.
Rare gem drops
Rubies appear in the world as a gem slightly rarer than diamonds, which adds a search goal to mining.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Mid-game progression
Players who have finished iron-level gear can use rubies as a step toward more durable tools and armor before diamond.
Adventure maps
Map makers can use rubies as a reward or as part of a custom progression that adds mining goals.
Who it’s for: Players who want a new gem to search for and a set of gear to craft, and server owners who want an added resource for survival worlds.
How it compares
Extra Ruby is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license. Rubies is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Gems & Things is also a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it adds a wider set of gems rather than focusing on rubies.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubies | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-03 |
| Extra Ruby | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-28 |
| Gems & Things | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-03-27 |
Questions
Does Rubies need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Rubies support?
Where are rubies found?
In the catalog
Rubies is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
The Ruby Mod introduces Rubies, rare and valuable gems found around the Minecraft world. These gems are slightly rarer than diamonds but not nearly as rare as emeralds. Conclusion The Ruby Mod enhances Minecraft 1.20.1 gameplay by adding rubies and allowing the crafting of tools and armor that are visually stunning…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/rubies1
- Owner
- JovialDuck78
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15