Vanilla Ruby : Tools - Armor
by iFreshMelon
Vanilla Ruby : Tools - Armor adds a ruby material that sits between diamond and netherite, with a full set of ruby tools, armor and goggles.
What it does
Ruby is added as a tool and armor material ranked between diamond and netherite. Players can craft a helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots, along with a sword, axe, pickaxe and shovel made from it. The goggles are a special item that grants night vision when worn.
The content suits players who want a mid-tier upgrade path in an otherwise vanilla survival world, or who simply prefer a different look for their gear. Because the items are standard tools and armor, they work with the usual enchantments and repair steps players already know.
Files are published for Forge and NeoForge, with builds for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 and 1.0.0 as the latest release on both loaders. Both the server and every player need the mod installed, and it is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Ruby tool set
A full sword, axe, pickaxe and shovel are crafted from the ruby material, placed between diamond and netherite tiers.
Ruby armor set
Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots give a complete ruby armor set for combat and exploration.
Ruby goggles
Special goggles grant night vision, so dark caves and nights are easier to explore while worn.
Tier placement
The ruby material sits between diamond and netherite, giving an intermediate upgrade step.
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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.
Use cases
Mid-game progression
Players who have diamond gear and are working toward netherite can use ruby items as an intermediate step.
Cave exploration
The goggles help with navigating dark underground areas during long mining trips.
Who it’s for: Survival players and server owners looking for an extra equipment tier that keeps the vanilla look and crafting flow.
How it compares
Tools and armor is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment, released under All rights reserved. Classic Ruby Mod is also a Forge mod for 1.20.1, client and server, under All rights reserved. Simple Ruby covers 1.19.4 on Forge only and is also not open source. Ruby Ore Kit differs more, with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Ruby : Tools - Armor | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-10 |
| Tools and armor | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-28 |
| Classic Ruby Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-30 |
| Simple Ruby | Forge | 1.19.4 | Client and server | 2023-06-23 |
| Ruby Ore Kit | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2025-12-09 |
Questions
Does Vanilla Ruby : Tools - Armor need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders are supported?
Do the goggles work with other armor?
In the catalog
Vanilla Ruby : Tools - Armor is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
New Ruby Material Between Diamond And Netherite, This Mod Also Adds Goggles That Give You Night Vision Item
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/vanilla-ruby
- Owner
- iFreshMelon
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15