Simply Swords
Simply Swords adds a large set of melee weapons, including spears, glaives, chakrams, katanas, greathammers, axes and rapiers, that can be found in chests.
What it does
Opening chests during play can yield unique weapons with special abilities. These weapons cannot be crafted, so they can only be obtained from chest loot. The weapon set grows to more than 200 individual weapons once its optional integrations are present.
The mod requires Architectury API, Fzzy Config and Simply Tooltips on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Better Combat is optional and adds unique weapon animations when present. Simply Swords runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for 1.18 – 1.21.1 under a custom license that is not open source.
Key features
Chest-found unique weapons
Chests throughout the world can contain unique weapons that carry special abilities, with no crafting recipe.
Broad weapon types
Spears, glaives, chakrams, katanas, greathammers, axes and rapiers are among the melee weapon types added.
Additional weapon integrations
Extra weapon sets are supported, bringing the total to more than 200 individual weapons.
Progression integration
Additional support for a progression mod is included, allowing the weapons to fit into its system.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Optional 1
Required by 6 mods
Use cases
Chest-based progression
Players exploring structures and opening chests can gather a growing collection of weapons with different combat styles.
Who it’s for: Players who want a wider set of melee weapons in survival or adventure play, and server owners who already run the required dependencies and want chest loot to include weapons.
How it compares
Simply More is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, with All rights reserved licensing and not open source. Zoma's SwordSkill Mod is open source under the MIT License and covers Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, focusing on sword skills rather than a weapon set. Simply Swords is a custom license that is not open source and covers 1.18 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Swords | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-27 |
| Simply More | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-26 |
| Zoma's SwordSkill Mod | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-06 |
Questions
Does Simply Swords need Architectury API?
Does Simply Swords have to be installed on the server?
Are the unique weapons craftable?
Which Minecraft versions have files?
In the catalog
Simply Swords is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simply-swords
- Owner
- Timefall Development
- Published
- 2022-08-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15