The Random Expantion
The Random Expantion adds ruby ore, ruby armor and a ruby dimension to Forge 1.20.1 worlds, along with a set of random extras that map makers can use.
What it does
Ruby ore generates in the overworld and yields ruby material, which is used to craft the Ruby Armor set. The armor pieces are the mod's main equipment, and they sit alongside the usual vanilla armor options for players who want a themed set.
A ruby dimension can be entered as a separate world space, so exploration does not stay in the normal world. Map makers can also use the mod's random additions, which include extra armor, potions and dimensions, to build custom adventure maps. The mod is licensed under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code and issue tracker public.
Installation requires Forge for 1.20.1, and the mod is needed on the client and the server. Its single release is version 1.1, published on 2024-10-26 after the first publication on 2024-10-25.
Key features
Ruby ore
Ruby ore generates in the world and yields ruby material when mined, providing the base resource for the mod's items.
Ruby Armor set
A full set of ruby armor pieces gives players a themed defensive equipment option.
Ruby dimension
A dedicated ruby dimension adds a separate space to visit and explore beyond the normal overworld.
Random additions for map makers
Extra armor, potions and dimensions are included so map makers can add variety to custom worlds and maps.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Adventure maps
Map makers can combine the ruby dimension and the random additions to build custom adventure content.
Themed survival
Survival worlds can add a ruby-based progression, with ore gathered and the armor set crafted in the normal way.
Who it’s for: Players who want ruby-themed equipment and a separate dimension, and map makers who need extra armor, potion and dimension options for Forge 1.20.1 worlds. Both the server and every player need the mod.
How it compares
Tools and armor is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with All rights reserved, client and server, so it is not open source. Chrysolite & ruby covers the same Forge 1.20.1 range with the same environment and All rights reserved license. RubyCraft is Forge 1.20.1, client and server, under the MIT License, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Random Expantion | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-10-26 |
| Tools and armor | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-28 |
| Chrysolite & ruby | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-28 |
| RubyCraft | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-16 |
Questions
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In the catalog
The Random Expantion 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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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/the-random-expantion
- Owner
- Steve Studios
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-10-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15