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Ancient Archeology

Rediscover the lost arts of smithing and master the ancient forging traditions of Piglins, Villagers, Endermen, and Pillagers. Uncover powerful new abilities and forge equipment unlike anything found in the land.

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Quick answer

Which Ancient Archeology release should I use?

Updated 3 days ago

Latest stable file ancient_archeology-1.0.0.jar

Game version 1.21.1

Loader NeoForge

Ancient Archeology ancient_archeology-1.0.0.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 Ancient Archeology 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 NeoForge

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 Ancient Archeology ancient_archeology-1.0.0.jar need?

ancient_archeology-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Ancient Archeology without breaking your instance.

Built for Ancient Archeology ancient_archeology-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use ancient_archeology-1.0.0.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 ancient_archeology-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Ancient Archeology add?

Brush deposits, explore ancient ruins, and search abandoned campsites for ruined weapons, tools, and armor.

Restore them at a magma-heated anvil to reveal their abilities or sacrifice them to

learn the smithing techniques and forge them onto your own gear.

Discover all four smithing traditions: Villager, Pillager, Piglin, and Enderman, each with its own abilities and

forging rituals.

Over 170 abilities covering combat, mining, defense, and exploration.
Six rarity tiers, from Common to Mythic, with a chance for Supercharged techniques.
Multi-block mining with square, cube, and tunnel patterns.
Potion coatings for weapons, tools, shields, and armor, including permanent effects bound with Nether Stars.
Equipped enemies: some hostile mobs spawn with ancient gear and use its abilities.
An in-game Field Journal with which you can learn techniques, find crafting instructions, and compatibility guides.

Project description from CurseForge.

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