Steel & Sakura
by AstralVixen
Steel & Sakura is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that adds katanas, a forging process and a Japanese-themed set of biomes and enemies.
What it does
Katanas are the core of the mod. Players forge them from Tamahagane at a dedicated Yūgen Anvil, which can enhance a finished blade with mystical powers. The blades are meant to be used against the enemies of the setting, including onis, teke tekes and samurai.
Two biomes are planned, the Weeping Cherry Grove and the Seiryu Glade, each with its own atmosphere. Enemies and lore tied to the Yūgen Clan are marked as work in progress, and the four clans, Kin, Akai, Midori and Aoi, are described in the mod as factions the player can face. Steel & Sakura needs Geckolib, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge 1.20.1 only, with the latest build 1.3.1 released on 2024-09-20 on the beta channel. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code and issue tracker public.
Key features
Katana forging
Katanas are crafted through a forging process that works with Tamahagane, giving the blades their stats.
Yūgen Anvil
A dedicated anvil adds mystical powers to katanas, enhancing the weapons beyond their base forms.
Four samurai clans
The Kin, Akai, Midori and Aoi clans each have a distinct fighting style, from aggressive fire tactics to stealth and water-based movement.
Themed biomes
Cherry blossom groves and the Seiryu Glade are added to the world, with a separate look and feel from vanilla terrain.
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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 1
How it compares
Cherry Grove Cherries is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment, released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Steel & Sakura differs by being open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel & Sakura | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-20 |
| Cherry Grove Cherries | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-31 |
Questions
Does Steel & Sakura need Geckolib?
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Which game version does Steel & Sakura support?
In the catalog
Steel & Sakura is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
🌸 Steel & Sakura is a mod that brings the mystique of ancient Japan into your Minecraft world. Step into a realm where cherry blossoms bloom amidst dark secrets, and spirits linger in the shadows. Master the art of Katana forging, challenge fearsome onis, and uncover the secrets of the Yūgen Clan. Whether you're a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/steel-and-sakura
- Owner
- AstralVixen
- Published
- 2024-09-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-09-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15