CurseForge · Minecraft mod
LOTR DL
A port of The Lord of the Rings Mod to Minecraft 1.21.1. Explore Middle-earth, complete quests, trade, and build your own army. Requires NeoForge.
Quick answer
Which LOTR DL release should I use?
LOTR DL Lotr-Release.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 LOTR DL 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 LOTR DL Lotr-Release.jar need?
Lotr-Release.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 LOTR DL without breaking your instance.
Built for LOTR DL Lotr-Release.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Lotr-Release.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 Lotr-Release.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does LOTR DL add?
The Lord of the Rings Mod — Minecraft 1.21.1 Port
A port of the original LOTR Mod from Minecraft 1.7.10 to 1.21.1, built for NeoForge. The mod brings Middle-earth to Minecraft, including its lands, peoples, cities, creatures, and factions.
Explore the map, complete quests, trade with NPCs, pledge allegiance to a faction, and recruit your own army. Alongside the ported content, the project includes additional features and items.
Middle-earth
- Regions ranging from the Shire and Rohan to Mordor, Rhûn, and Harad.
- Cities, villages, fortresses, ruins, and dungeons.
- A world map with waypoints and fast travel.
- Regional plants, wildlife, ores, and building materials.
- Custom skies, weather, music, and ambient sounds.
Peoples and Factions
- Hobbits, Men, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and other inhabitants of Middle-earth.
- Faction reputation, ranks, and pledges.
- NPC traders and quests.
- Recruitable warriors, unit equipment, and army commands.
- Invasions, conquest, and territory protection.
Equipment and Crafting
- Weapons, armour, and shields from different cultures.
- Faction crafting tables, forges, and metalworking.
- Equipment modifiers, reforging, and enchantments.
- Food, drinks, brewing, and smoking pipes.
- Furniture, decorations, and building blocks.
Installation
- Install Minecraft 1.21.1 and NeoForge 21.1.250 or later for 1.21.1.
- Place the mod’s JAR file in your
modsfolder. - Launch the game and create a new world.
This version is intended for new worlds. Saves from the original Minecraft 1.7.10 mod are not supported.
Development is ongoing. When reporting a bug, include a description, your mod version, and latest.log. For crashes, please include the crash report as well.
Credits
Original The Lord of the Rings Mod — Mevans and the LOTR Mod team.
Minecraft 1.21.1 port — Eventsoot / Hasalandi / MaTPoCKuH.
Cleaned original source — Hummel009.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
LOTR DL 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
LOTR DL versions and loaders
Lotr-Release.jar
lotr-Release.jar
6 Nov 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.