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Better Crates/LootBox
Better Crates & LootBox have configurable Roll, CSGO Roll, Flash Grid, Wheel & Slot openings. Features UI editor support, rarity tiers, real item rewards, keys system, custom UI, and smooth animated highlights with tuned timing for exciting reveals.
Quick answer
Which Better Crates/LootBox release should I use?
Better Crates/LootBox BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar targets 0.5. Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer. No required dependencies listed for this file.
Where it goes
Where should Better Crates/LootBox be installed in Hytale?
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
Put Hytale mods on the world host or dedicated server. Singleplayer runs a local server too; Hytale does not use separate client mods.
What else does Better Crates/LootBox BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar need?
BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional project dependencies. Check the creator notes before changing an existing world.
Before you install it
Add Better Crates/LootBox without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Crates/LootBox BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar. It targets 0.5; another release may target a different game build or dependency set.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Enable it on the world host
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Crates/LootBox add?
Better Crates/LootBox – Animated Loot Boxes
Better Crates/LootBox adds configurable loot boxes with multiple opening styles (CSGO roll, flash grid, and wheel), full rarity tiers, and real item rewards. It’s designed to be immersive, customizable, and server-friendly.
KNOW ISSUE:
- SOME CHEST DON'T WANT TO BE BIND! Please destroy it than replace it!
✨ Key Features
✨ Custom background animation on opening!
Can be disabled here: Config,json "OpeningAnimation": false,
🎁 M ulti language support!
Supported languages: en-US, fr-FR, es-ES, pt-BR, ru-RU, de-DE
Configuration in Config.yaml
🎁 Multiple Opening Styles
- 🎯 Roll
roll - 🔫 CSGO Roll
csgo - ⚡ Flash (Grid)
flash,grid - 🎡 Wheel (Roulette)
wheel,roulette - 🎰 Slot (Roulette Style)
slot,slots - 🔢 Number (Guess The Number)
number,guess,guessthenumber - 🪜 Ladder (Tower)
ladder,tower - 🕯️ Ritual
ritual - 💥 Fracture
fracture - 🔐 Decrypt
decrypt - ☄️ Meteor
meteor
- ✨11 LootBox Chests Models and 7 LootBox Key Models




🛠️ In-Game Editor
Edit loot boxes directly in the UI, including opening style, tiers, and rewards.
/lootbox editor




🎨 Custom Key Items made:
id: key1, key2, key3, key4, key5, key6, key7
Use them for security purpose!
🗝️ Full Rarity Support
Common → Unique tiers with custom backgrounds.
📦 Real Item Rewards
Uses real Hytale item IDs for consistent loot tables.
⚙️ Configurable Boxes
Define multiple loot boxes, keys, tiers, rewards, weights, and styles.4
GilloDaby_BetterLootbox/config.json
🔒 Anti Dupping System!
Each key have a unique ID that is save in trackkey.yaml!
You can track:
who give the key | the Unique ID | LootBoxID | Receiver | Used/NotUsed
GilloDaby_BetterLootbox/trackkey.yaml

A key used can not be used again!
🔒 Individual inventory stockage!
Each player has is own key inventory! In case that you are full and buy key it will be send there
/lootbox inventory

👮 Admin Panel
/lootbox admin and /lootbox admininventory


✨Lootbox Preview

✨Lootbox ShopCommand: /lootbox shop
Use in placeholder: %economy% or {money} or %balance% or %coins%
💽Database Support!
You can connect you lootbox configuration file to a database! Key, keyinventory, Crate are sync between server! Usefull for better management!

✨ Opening Sound and Effect
When a player open a chest a sound is played for the user also firework animation appear on the box location
🚀 Lightweight & Server-Friendly
Optimized animations with smooth timing and minimal overhead.
✅ Commands
Base command: /lootbox
/lootbox list
Permission: none
Description: Displays all existing lootboxes and their types.
Example: /lootbox list
Permission: noneDescription: Open the player inventoryExample: /lootbox inventory
/lootbox create <id> <random|preview|tier>
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Creates a new empty lootbox.
Example: /lootbox create starter random
/lootbox delete <id>
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Deletes an existing lootbox.
Example: /lootbox delete starter
/lootbox givekey <player> <box> <amount>/lootbox givekeyall <box> <amount>
Permission: betterlootbox.givekey
Description: Gives a lootbox key to a player.
Example: /lootbox givekey Steve roll 3
/lootbox givekeyinventory <player> <box> <amount>
Permission: betterlootbox.givekeyinventory
Description: Gives a lootbox key in a player key storage.
Example: /lootbox givekeyinventory Steve roll 3
/lootbox open <box>
Permission: betterlootbox.open.<boxId>
Description: Opens a lootbox if the player has a key.
Example: /lootbox open roll/lootbox shop
Permission: betterlootbox.buyDescription: Open the lootbox key shopExample: /lootbox shop
/lootbox preview <box>
Permission: none
Description: Previews lootbox rewards without consuming a key.
Example: /lootbox preview roll
/lootbox editor
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Opens the UI editor to manage lootboxes, tiers, rewards, and styles.
Example: /lootbox editor
/lootbox bind <box>
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Binds a lootbox to a world chest.
Example: /lootbox bind roll (then click the chest)
/lootbox unbind <box>
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Removes a lootbox chest binding.
Example: /lootbox unbind roll (then click the chest)
/lootbox reload
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Reloads the configuration without restarting the server.
Example: /lootbox reload
/lootbox save
Permission: betterlootbox.admin
Description: Give access to everything
Example: /lootbox (allcommand)
✅ Permissions
betterlootbox.admin
Create, delete, editor, bind/unbind, reload, savebetterlootbox.givekey
Give lootbox keys to playersbetterlootbox.open.<boxId>
Give acces to the rank to open the boxbetterlootbox.open.*
Give acces to the rank to open the all the box- betterlootbox.buy
Give acces to /lootbox shop
Customize opening background:
Replace the picture inside the jar in:
Roll: 520×260
Flash: 720×420
Wheel: 900×680
Slot: 700×360
Number: 560×320
Ladder: 900×480
🔑 Installation
- Drop BetterLootBox.jar into your server’s Mods folder
- Restart the server
- Configure your boxes in config.json or the in-game editor
- Configure your language in config.yaml!
ℹ️ Mod Information
Developer: GilloDaby
Compatibility: Hytale Server API (Java)
Version: 5.1.0
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Crates/LootBox releases for each Hytale build.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Crates/LootBox releases and Hytale builds
BetterLootBox-5.1.67.jar
13 Aug 2026
BetterLootBox-5.1.3.jar
25 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.1.1.jar
17 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.1.0.jar
15 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.12.jar
13 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.8.jar
4 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.7.jar
3 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.5.jar
1 Jun 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.4.jar
27 May 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.3.jar
27 May 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.1.jar
26 May 2026
BetterLootBox-5.0.0.jar
24 May 2026
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