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noVanilla

Take full control over block breaking, gravity, drops, and events. Create custom gameplay mechanics without a single line of Java code.

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Updated 6 months ago
Latest stable file noVanilla-1.0-fabric.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

noVanilla-1.0-fabric.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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

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Loader for this release Fabric
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About this project

What does noVanilla add?

noVanilla is a powerful server-side Fabric mod that lets you completely redefine how blocks behave in Minecraft. Set which tools can break which blocks, customize breaking speed, add gravity to any block, replace blocks on events, create trigger systems, and much more — all configurable in-game with commands or through KubeJS with 135+ scripting methods.

⛏️ Custom Breaking Rules

Control exactly which items can break which blocks, and at what speed. Set speed multiplier to 0 to make blocks completely unbreakable without the right tool.

/novanilla rule add <item> <block> <speed>

⏬ Block Gravity

Make ANY block behave like sand — always falling, falling on hit, or falling when stepped on.

/novanilla gravity set <block> <alwaysFall> <fallOnHit> <fallOnStepOn>

🔄 Block Replacement

Automatically replace blocks when they're broken, hit, stepped on, or mined with the wrong tool.

/novanilla rule replace <number> set <trigger> <block>

⚡ Trigger System

Create custom trigger events on blocks — fire them on hit, step, break, place, projectile hit, or right-click. Combine with KubeJS for unlimited possibilities.

/novanilla trigger add <id> <block> <triggerType>

🎁 Custom Drops

Disable vanilla drops and add your own with custom items, counts, and drop chances.

/novanilla rule drop <number> true
/novanilla rule customdrop <number> add <item> <count> <chance>

📦 Categories

Group blocks and items into categories — then create rules for entire groups at once instead of one by one.

/novanilla itemcategory create <id>
/novanilla blockcategory create <id>

🌍 Conditions

Make rules work only in specific dimensions, biomes, or Y levels.

/novanilla rule condition <number> dimension <dimension>
/novanilla rule condition <number> biome <biome>
/novanilla rule condition <number> miny <y>

🔧 Debug Mode

Visual debug overlay showing all rules, triggers, gravity settings, and conditions for any block you look at.

/novanilla debug on

🛠️ KubeJS Integration (135+ methods)

Full KubeJS support with 135+ methods — spawn mobs, explode, build structures, manage inventory, teleport players, play sounds, spawn particles, and much more. Create complex gameplay mechanics with simple scripts.

📋 Full Command Documentation

For a complete list of all commands and their usage, see the documentation file included with the mod.

Requirements:
Minecraft 1.20.1
Fabric Loader
Fabric API

Optional:
Cloth Config + Mod Menu — GUI settings screen
KubeJS — scripting support with 135+ methods

Project description from CurseForge.

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