CurseForge · Minecraft mod
brass before iron
A mod that adds brass age before getting iron.
Quick answer
Which brass before iron release should I use?
brass before iron simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is brass before iron 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 brass before iron simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar need?
simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.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 mods.
Before you install it
Add brass before iron without breaking your instance.
Built for brass before iron simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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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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 simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does brass before iron add?
This mod makes mining iron using stone pickaxe imposible. You need brass to do it.
Firstly before making brass you need to found zinc ore. It is very common (but not as much as copper or coal).

To mine it you need stone pickaxe. After that you will get raw zinc.

You can make block of raw zinc but it is useless

You can not make zinc ingot, but You can mix in crafting table 1x raw zinc and 4x raw copper or copper ingots (you can use both copper ingots and raw copper in different ratio) to make 4x copper and zinc blend.

Copper and zinc blend can be turned into block of copper and zinc blend.

By smelting or blasting it you can make brass ingots.

You can also make block of brass and brass nugget!

Brass Ingot is used to make brass armor and brass tools.


Brass Pickaxe allows you to mine iron!
This mod also adds a tool handle, that can be crafted with copper and brass.

Now iron tools and diamond tools requires a tool handle to be crafted instead of regular stick.


This mod allso adds ability to craft a bell with brass.

There are also a special weapon called sickle, that deals 3 to damage but it is really, really quick, because you can literally spam LMB!

Note: I am bad at texturing so do not expect something beautifull. Also it was made using Mcreator.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
brass before iron by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
brass before iron versions and loaders
simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-26.1.2.jar
8 Sept 2026
simple_realistic_brass-1.1.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
2 Apr 2026
simple_realistic_brass-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
9 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.