Zmod
Zmod, from AsterEclipseVT, is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that adds two dimensions, two ores, a biome, a set of emerald gear and structures with unique loot.
What it does
The mod is based on the SystemZee and Knarfy videos on YouTube, and most of its content is built around their characters. It adds two new dimensions to explore, two new ores to find underground, a new biome to discover in the world, and emerald tools to craft. New structures carry unique loot, and the mod also includes SystemZee and Knarfy mobs, among them a Knarfy Wither and a Zee Warden.
Zmod runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. It targets Forge only, with the latest file, 3.0.0 for 1.20.1, dated 2024-11-29. The project is closed: the code is under All rights reserved and is not open source. The author lists an issue tracker for bug reports.
The author describes the mod as a funny little goof mod, and it includes a few playful extras, including an egg item. Its subject matter places it in the Cursed category, with Adventure and World generation as secondary categories.
Key features
Two new dimensions
Two additional dimensions can be entered, each with its own terrain to explore.
Two new ores and a new biome
Two ores can be found underground, and a new biome adds a fresh landscape to the world.
Emerald gear
A set of emerald tools can be crafted, adding gear to the usual progression.
Themed mobs and structures
SystemZee and Knarfy mobs, including a Knarfy Wither and a Zee Warden, appear alongside structures that hold unique loot.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Fans of the source videos
The content draws on SystemZee and Knarfy, so players familiar with those videos will recognize the characters and references.
Who it’s for: Players who want a playful, meme-driven addition to a Forge 1.20.1 world, alone or on a server, will find the content suited to that purpose.
How it compares
More Ores! is also a Forge 1.20.1 mod that is client and server, but it is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only, and it covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.4. Funky Additions is another Forge 1.20.1 client and server mod, released as All rights reserved and not open source, so it offers a similar license profile to Zmod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zmod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-11-29 |
| More Ores! | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-19 |
| Funky Additions | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-12 |
Questions
Does Zmod need a dependency?
Does the server need Zmod installed?
Is Zmod available for other Minecraft versions?
In the catalog
Zmod is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,426 Cursed mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
If you awnsered yes to both then this is the mod for you! This mod adds: - 2 new dimensions - 2 new ores - a new biome - emerald tools - New structures w/ unique loot - and more things!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/zmod
- Owner
- AsterEclipseVT
- Published
- 2024-04-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15