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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Tortoises

This mod adds tortoises to Minecraft as the ultimate solution to storage on the go!

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Quick answer

Which Tortoises release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file tortoises-1.1.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

tortoises-1.1.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Tortoises 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 Fabric
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.

What else does tortoises-1.1.0.jar need?

tortoises-1.1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install GeckoLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
GeckoLib Needed by tortoises-1.1.0.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: Fabric 1.21.1 4.9.3
Fabric API Needed by GeckoLib
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [1.21.1] Fabric API 0.116.17+1.21.1

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. 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 Tortoises without breaking your instance.

Built for tortoises-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use tortoises-1.1.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install GeckoLib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes 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 tortoises-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Tortoises add?

Tortoises can be found in deserts and badlands, and only spawn as babies. Tortoises that grow up naturally become untamable, but when fed dandelions as a baby, can be tamed. Tamed tortoises grow larger than wild tortoises, and can be equipped with a saddle, carpets, and three chests of inventory space. Tortoises can also be fed carrots to breed.

Tortoise inventory has a simple UI to cycle through and organize. Tortoise inventory can also only be altered by the user who tamed it to begin with. Holding space while riding a tortoise makes it hide in its shell, becoming completely invulnerable to all damage.

Additionally, upon growing up, tortoises drop their scutes! Tortoise scutes can be crafted into a new weapon: The Tortoise Shell, which can be thrown at opponents to deal damage, bounce off of walls and mobs to hit other mobs, press buttons, drop hanging dripstone, and flick levers. Tortoise shells can be enchanted with Loyalty, Power, Punch, Unbreaking, Mending, and a brand new enchant, Richochet, which helps the shell aim at opponents when bounced off walls. Higher levels of richochet deal more damage, going up to Richochet III.

Compatibility with several Popular Mods!

  • Tortoises can also be bred with Cabbage and Cabbage Leaves from Farmer's Delight.

  • Tortoises can also be equipped with Sleeping Bags from Comforts, as an alternative to carpets.

    Special thanks to the Lovely Snails Dev for the inspiration!

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Tortoises versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.