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Archimedes Mod

Archimedes Mod is an adventure-focused Minecraft Forge 1.20.1 mod that adds mysterious Nether castles, underwater pirate ships, rare treasures, custom weapons, music discs, and more.

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Quick answer

Which Archimedes Mod release should I use?

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Latest stable file archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 9 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Archimedes Mod 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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar need?

archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 9 required mods have matching files

Install Create: Copycats+, Create, Cracker's Wither Storm Mod, Amplified Nether and 5 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 come through another mod in the chain.

6 listed on this file 4 pulled in by those mods
Create: Copycats+ Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: copycats-3.0.8+mc.1.20.1-forge
Create Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: Create 6.0.8 for mc1.20.1
Cracker's Wither Storm Mod Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: witherstormmod-1.20.1-4.2.1-all.jar
Amplified Nether Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: v1.2.15 ~ Mod
Chipped Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [Forge] Chipped 3.0.7
Mowzie's Mobs Needed by Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: Mowzie's Mobs - 1.8.2 (1.20.1)
Just Enough Items (JEI) Needed by Create: Copycats+
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 15.49.0.194 for Forge 1.20.1
Resourceful Lib Needed by Chipped
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [Forge] Resourceful Lib 2.1.29
Athena Needed by Chipped
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [Forge] Athena 3.1.2
GeckoLib Needed by Mowzie's Mobs
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: geckolib-forge-1.20.1-4.8.4.jar

4 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 Archimedes Mod without breaking your instance.

Built for Archimedes Mod archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Create: Copycats+, Create, Cracker's Wither Storm Mod, Amplified Nether and 5 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 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 archimedes_mod-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Archimedes Mod add?

Archimedes

Archimedes Mod is an adventurous content expansion for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1 designed to overhaul progression, add high-stakes combat, and reward exploration across every dimension.

Lava Castle & Boss Encounters

  • Lava Castle: A massive, perilous structure filled with custom loot tables and valuable treasures.

  • Boss Fight — Ferrous Wroughtnaut: Guarding the depths of the castle is a formidable heavy boss. Standard frontal attacks deal no damage against its armor—wait for its heavy attack, dodge, and strike the crack with the sword in its back!

  • Exclusive Castle Loot: Search the Lava Castle chests to discover the exclusive second Music DiscDisc!

End Dimension Rework

  • Wither Skeleton Skull Drops: Hunting Wither Skeletons in the Nether is no longer your only option. Shulkers in the End now drop Wither Skeleton Skulls upon defeat, giving players a new late-game route to farm the Wither.

Custom Weapons, Upgrades & Shipwreck Loot

  • The Pirate Sword: Dominate combat with a brand-new Pirate Sword featuring a custom texture that seamlessly fits the classic 2D vanilla Minecraft style. Craft it yourself or discover it inside sunken shipwrecks.

  • Custom Upgrade Template: Locate our unique custom Upgrade Template inside sunken shipwrecks to expand your gear progression.

  • Sunken Shipwreck Treasures: Ocean shipwrecks contain valuable loot including the Pirate Sword, the Upgrade Template, and the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean (He's a Pirate) Music Disc.Disc

Utility Crafting Recipes

New crafting recipes have been added for essential items:

1. Enchanted Golden Apple

Enchanted Golden Apple

2. Saddle

Saddle

3. Lead

Lead

4. Name Tag

Name Tag

Music / Credits

Project description from CurseForge.

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