Runic
by Sweetygamer2
Runic adds eleven runes to Forge for Minecraft 1.16.5 and 1.18.2, with a rune crafting system built around infused amethyst and a set of potion-effect abilities.
What it does
Crafting starts with infused amethyst, which is made from amethyst shard and glowstone powder, a recipe that works on 1.16 without Caves & Cliffs. Players combine one infused amethyst, one paper and one smooth stone to make a blank rune, then infuse it at a rune inscriber and a runic altar. The rune inscriber is shaped like an iron shovel, with an iron nugget in place of the bottom stick. A runes encyclopedia, crafted from a book and a blank rune, explains how each rune is used.
Each rune grants a timed potion effect, lasting up to 30 seconds depending on the rune. Runes stack up to 8 and can be held in the main hand or the offhand. The mod also includes a purification rune that removes curses from an armor piece or offhand item when right-clicked. Runic is a French project built with MCreator, and it uses JEI for recipe lookup on the Forge 1.16.5 and 1.18.2 builds. Both client and server need the mod, and it is released under the MIT License, though the code is not open source.
Key features
Eleven runes
Eleven runes each add a distinct effect, from fire resistance to night vision below Y 30.
Rune crafting chain
Blank runes, the inscriber and the altar form a crafting path that starts from amethyst and paper.
Timed potion effects
Runes apply potion effects such as levitation with slow fall, conduit power or haste, lasting up to 30 seconds.
Curse removal
The purification rune removes curses from a worn armor piece or an offhand item on right-click.
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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
Who it’s for: Players who want a magic and utility addition that adds potion-style abilities through a rune crafting system. Server owners can install it on Forge servers for both 1.16.5 and 1.18.2.
How it compares
Enchanting Runes is a Forge and NeoForge mod released under the MIT License, covering 1.16.5 – 26.1.2, and it is not open source either. Native Runes is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that works on either side, and neither side needs it, under All rights reserved. Runic supports only 1.16.5 and 1.18.2 on Forge, and both client and server must run it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runic | Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2022-05-23 |
| Enchanting Runes | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-25 |
| Native Runes | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client or server, optional | 2024-02-28 |
Questions
Does Runic need to be installed on the server?
What is needed to start crafting runes?
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In the catalog
Runic is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 9,044 mods support Minecraft 1.18.2.
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"Runes have been a way to solve many ills since the dawn of time. Most of them only wake up when their user absolutely needs them, but others can be triggered manually". Runic adds 11 Runes, adding a new Rune crafting mechanic. They are used similar to a Totem of Undying, each one providing a special ability to make…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/runic
- Owner
- Sweetygamer2
- Published
- 2022-05-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-05-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15