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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Ancestral

A magic‑tech progression mod where players uncover and harness the forgotten technologies of ancient civilizations.

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Which Ancestral release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Forge

Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

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Is Ancestral required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1 need?

Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install TerraBlender (Forge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

2 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Just Enough Items (JEI) Optional for Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 19.70.0.469 for Forge 1.21.1
TerraBlender (Forge) Needed by Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: TerraBlender Forge 1.21.1-4.1.0.8
MezzConfigGUI Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig GUI mc1.21.1-0.5.5 for Forge
MezzConfig Needed by Just Enough Items (JEI)
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: MezzConfig 0.6.10 for Forge 1.21.1

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Ancestral without breaking your instance.

Built for Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install TerraBlender (Forge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Ancestral 1.1.0 for Forge 1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Ancestral add?

Ancestral is a magic-tech progression mod focused on ancient ruins, forgotten machines, and ritual-based crafting.
Explore lost civilizations, restore their technology, and unlock powerful ancestral abilities.

Ancestral invites players into a world shaped by forgotten civilizations.
By exploring ancient ruins and mastering long-lost machines, you will rebuild powerful technologies blending magic and engineering.

  • Explore ancient ruins scattered across a custom biome filled with mysteries and unique structures.
  • Restore forgotten machines like the Ancestral Purifier, Infuser, and Forge to progress.
  • Discover new materials such as Ancythium and Verdanite.
  • Harness ancestral magic through the Ancestral Pedestal and ritual-based effects.
  • Discover powerful new tools such as the ancestral pickaxe, shovel, and axe.

Explore ruins → gather ancient resources → purify → infuse → forge → unlock ancestral powers.

Forge mod • Custom world generation • Multilingual (English & French)
Requires Terrablender for world generation.

Ancestral is still evolving!
Feel free to share ideas, suggestions, or bug reports in the comments.
Your feedback directly helps shape future updates.

Project description from CurseForge.

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