CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Melded - Modular Gear
Melded is a modular tool mod that allows you to make custom tools from a single crafting station, it also includes a challenge system that aims to make tier progression more meaningful.
Quick answer
Which Melded - Modular Gear release should I use?
Melded - Modular Gear melded-1.1.0.jar targets 1.21.1 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 Melded - Modular Gear 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 Melded - Modular Gear melded-1.1.0.jar need?
melded-1.1.0.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 Melded - Modular Gear without breaking your instance.
Built for Melded - Modular Gear melded-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use melded-1.1.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 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 melded-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Melded - Modular Gear add?

Melded
Melded is a modular tool mod that adds 3 part tool customization with a single crafting station being used for everything, including material info.
Melded is also designed for modification through data packs and addons, with examples for both in the Discord provided. Datapacks can add materials, recipes, challenge tabs, mob tool replacements, material restrictions, and edit any of the existing materials.
Mod Info
By default vanilla tool recipes are disabled, craft a melding table to make your first tools and to check the challenge menu (which can also be bound to a hotkey if you prefer)

Currently the modular tool selection includes
- Swords
- Spears
- Pickaxes
- Axes
- Shovels
- Hoes
- Mattocks
- Trowels
Mattocks are a new tool that function as both a shovel and an axe, they start as fast as the real thing, but repeated use makes mining and attacking with them slower.
Trowels are a new tool that can be used for building quickly, swapping blocks easily, bridging, and correcting mistakes.
All new tools can be unlocked through the challenge menu.

Tool Info
Tools are assembled with a head, handle, and an optional special material. Every material provides a unique modifier that can be increased in level by using multiple of the same part.
Clicking the tabs next to any part slot shows details on each material for that part, clicking on a material in the material list will autofill the amount needed for that part.
Materials are separated into tiers for each tool type, these can be progressed through the challenge menu
Materials placed in the special slot generally apply a higher modifier level, special materials can be removed in a melding table by inserting shears into the special slot.
Filling the special slot on your tool halves enchantment effectiveness on that tool, this allows enchantments to still work with Melded tools but not overshadow modifier effects.

Hope this mod is as enjoyable to everyone as it has been for me in playtesting.
There are plans to update Melded with more vanilla tools in the future, alongside additional new modifiers and completely unique tools
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Melded - Modular Gear by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Melded - Modular Gear versions and loaders
melded-1.1.0.jar
19 Aug 2026
melded-1.0.1.jar
15 Aug 2026
melded-1.0.0.jar
14 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.