CurseForge · Minecraft mod
MusketEmpire
MusketEmpire is a unique mod that adds things like: Saltpeter Crafting, Gunpowder Crafting, a musket, and 2 cool hats to show who's in charge.
Quick answer
Which MusketEmpire release should I use?
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is MusketEmpire required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar need?
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add MusketEmpire without breaking your instance.
Built for MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does MusketEmpire add?
MUSKET EMPIRE
Black Powder. Iron. Smoke.

A collection of old-fashioned firearms, ammunition and equipment inspired by the age of black powder weapons.
⚔️ ARSENAL
- Musket — a classic muzzle-loading firearm.
- Musket with Bayonet — a musket equipped with an attached bayonet.
- Flintlock Pistol — a compact firearm.
- Blunderbuss — a powerful close-range weapon.
- Revolver — a multi-shot firearm with a rotating cylinder.
- Bomb — an explosive throwable weapon.
AMMUNITION
- Standard Bullets
- Poison Bullets
- Incendiary Bullets
- Buckshot
- Revolver Cartridges

🎩 EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Two unique hats to complement your character's appearance.

⚙️ CRAFTING & COMPONENTS
Craft your weapons and ammunition using dedicated components and resources.
- Gun Barrels
- Weapon Stocks
- Grips
- Saltpeter
- Gunpowder
- Copper Nuggets
- Bullets and Cartridges
- Bombs
- Weapon Components

✦ COMBAT & FEATURES
- Manual weapon reloading with individual sounds and animations.
- Weapon recoil, screen shake and weapon sway.
- Melee strikes and bayonet attacks.
- Revolver fan-fire: hold the dedicated key and LMB to fire rapidly.
- Cylinder ammunition counter.
- Bullet whizzing, ricochets and impact effects.
- Muzzle flashes, smoke, sparks and water splashes.
- Distant gunshots and explosions.
- Breakable glass.
- Underwater bomb explosions.
- Configurable blood, blood stains, explosion deafness and shooting animations.
🎮 CONTROLS
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| LMB | Fire |
| R | Reload (default key) |
| V | Melee strike (default key) |
| Fan key + LMB | Revolver fan-fire |
| RMB (hold) | Wind up bomb throw |
Some controls can be changed in the key bindings.
REQUIRED DEPENDENCY
Required for weapon models and animations.
**MUSKET EMPIRE — VERSION 2.5.0**
Please credit the original author or include a link to my YouTube channel when sharing this mod on other websites.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
MusketEmpire by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
MusketEmpire versions and loaders
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0.jar
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.5.0-4.jar
4 Nov 2026
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1 1.2.4
MusketEmpire-NeoForge-1.21.1-2.4.0 (1).jar
23 Oct 2026
MusketEmpire-1.20.1-1.1.1.jar
5 Apr 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.