Tribulation
by v4mi
With Tribulation installed, a Forge player on 1.20.1 can cast spells and use techniques bound to the keys Z, X, C and V.
What it does
Tribulation is a magic mod for Forge on 1.20.1 that adds a set of spells and techniques to the game. Four of them can be bound to the Spells 1-4 slots and triggered from the number row, and a special ability is pressed on its own key. The mod also brings magic monsters and some messy additions to the world, which change how encounters play out.
Players manage their magical reserve through the Veil, a resource whose current capacity can be manipulated by the spells and techniques the mod provides. A toggle opens an appraisal view that shows how much mana other players hold, and a separate toggle keeps the spell and technique menu open while the player equips items. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod.
Tribulation is published for Forge only, with its latest file, 2.1.0, released on 2025-09-05, and it is not open source. Its listing notes that the creation of wonders requires additional setup, so players should check the requirements before starting a build.
Key features
Four spells and techniques
Four spells or techniques can be bound to the Spells 1-4 slots and cast from the keyboard.
Z, X, C and V keys
The Z, X, C and V keys trigger the spells and techniques bound to them, so casting stays on the keyboard.
Special ability key
A dedicated key presses the special ability, separate from the spell slots.
Veil capacity
The Veil stores magical capacity that spells and techniques can raise or lower, which governs how much can be cast.
Appraisal view
A toggle shows the mana other players hold, so players can gauge the power of those around them.
Magic monsters
Magic monsters and messy additions join the world, adding new encounters to the game.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Xiaoxiang Cultivation World is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is also client and server, under All rights reserved and not open source, so it offers a similar cultivation focus on the same version. iMode is a Forge option under All rights reserved for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, with the same client and server environment, so it covers a wider range of versions than Tribulation's single 1.20.1 release. Hand Magic: Renewed is another Forge magic mod for 1.20.1, also client and server and not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribulation | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-05 |
| Xiaoxiang Cultivation World | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-10 |
| iMode | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-08-06 |
| Hand Magic: Renewed | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-25 |
Questions
Does Tribulation run on Fabric?
Does the server need Tribulation?
Which Minecraft version does Tribulation support?
What keys cast Tribulation spells?
In the catalog
Tribulation is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Mist is your max capacity for the Veil. You can increase it by using the Veil to alter existence. When you gain enough, you can craft a Spirit Altar and click on it to ascend even higher. Veil is your current capacity for manipulating the Veil. This is what you need to create all your wonders.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tribulation
- Owner
- v4mi
- Published
- 2024-11-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15