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Emerald essentials

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Latest stable file emerald-armor-forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Emerald essentials emerald-armor-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. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

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Is Emerald essentials required on the client, server, or both?

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What else does Emerald essentials emerald-armor-forge-1.20.1.jar need?

emerald-armor-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

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Before you install it

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Built for Emerald essentials emerald-armor-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 emerald-armor-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 Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  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 emerald-armor-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Emerald essentials add?

💎 Emerald Essentials (Fabric)

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Ever wondered why the most valuable gems in Minecraft are only used for trading? Emerald Essentials changes that! This lightweight mod adds a high-quality equipment tier that bridges the gap between Iron and Diamond.


✨ Features

This mod introduces a classic set of emerald gear, perfectly balanced for a vanilla+ experience:

  • 🛡️ Emerald Armor: A full set (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots) with a vibrant, stylish green texture.
  • ⚔️ Emerald Sword: Fast, sharp, and durable.
  • ⛏️ Emerald Pickaxe: Efficient mining speed for your survival needs.
  • 🪓 Emerald Axe: Strong enough to chop down any forest.
  • 👨‍🌾 Emerald Hoe: The ultimate tool for a professional farmer.

[!IMPORTANT] Note: This mod intentionally does not add an emerald shovel to keep the toolset unique and focused.


⚖️ Balancing & Stats

We designed this tier to feel like a natural part of the game:

Attribute Emerald Tier
Durability Better than Iron, slightly less than Diamond
Mining Speed Faster than Iron
Enchantability High (Similar to Gold) — easily get the best enchants!

🛠️ Technical Info

  • Mod Loader: Requires Fabric
  • Dependency: Requires Fabric API
  • Optimization: Light code, works perfectly on mid-range systems (like GTX 1650 or mobile via Pojav/Mojo).

🚀 Installation

  1. Make sure you have the Fabric Loader installed.
  2. Download Fabric API and drop it into your mods folder.
  3. Download Emerald Essentials and enjoy your new gear!

Created for the community. Feel free to use this in your modpacks!

Project description from CurseForge.

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