TemplateRevamp
by RLVDev-Ryan
TemplateRevamp changes how netherite upgrades work, letting players skip the smithing template and gain new armor sets through rare coatings.
What it does
Crafting the netherite upgrade no longer requires the usual smithing template. Instead, players collect rare coatings and combine them at a forge to reach four unique special armor sets, each with its own tactical ability. The mod is aimed at players who want the upgrade path to feel different from vanilla, and at server owners who want a non-standard progression. Fabric API must be installed alongside it.
Because the mod changes recipes and adds equipment, it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is open source under the MIT License. Files are published for Fabric only, currently 1.0.2 for 1.21.11, the single game version listed on the mod's page.
Public source code and an issue tracker are linked from the project, and the catalog entry was first published on 2026-08-07 and last updated on 2026-08-27.
Key features
Template-free upgrades
Netherite upgrades can be made without a smithing template, using rare coatings as the required material.
Rare coatings
Coatings are collected in the world and then combined at a forge to produce upgraded gear.
Four special armor sets
The forge combinations lead to four unique armor sets, each one distinct from the others in appearance and stats.
Tactical abilities
Every special set comes with its own tactical ability that is activated while the armor is worn.
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
Use cases
Changing late-game progression
Servers that want netherite gear to be earned through exploration rather than template trading can use the mod to replace that path.
Who it’s for: Players who already play with Fabric and want new armor options, and server owners who want to change how netherite is obtained. Everyone on the server needs the mod installed.
How it compares
Advanced Netherite Upgrade Templates is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.8, client and server, released under the MIT License, so it covers earlier versions than TemplateRevamp. Remove Netherite Upgrade is server-side only, released under the MIT License, targeting 1.21.11; it removes the upgrade rather than replacing it. No Netherite!!! is client and server, released under All rights reserved, and is built for 1.21.5.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TemplateRevamp | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-08-27 |
| Advanced Netherite Upgrade Templates | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-12-17 |
| Remove Netherite Upgrade | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| No Netherite!!! | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-05-14 |
Questions
Does TemplateRevamp need Fabric API?
Does the server need TemplateRevamp?
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What the author says
TemplateRevamp is a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that completely reworks the Netherite Upgrade Template system, turning it from a forced, one-size-fits-all gate into a meaningful strategic choice. The core idea: keep the classic netherite upgrade path simple, then offer a deeper, optional route for players who…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/templaterevamp
- Owner
- RLVDev-Ryan
- Published
- 2026-08-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15