CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Tinkers Survival
An immersion mod for Tinkers' Construct. Uses an exclusive whitelist for tools and armor that is intended to push users into a Tinkers' Construct progression.
Quick answer
Which Tinkers Survival release should I use?
Tinkers Survival TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7 targets 1.18.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 2 required mods need checking.
Where it goes
Is Tinkers Survival 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 Tinkers Survival TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7 need?
TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Tinkers Construct, Mantle, project Cg6Uc79H, project rxIIYO6c first. 2 required mods still need checking for this exact setup. 8 come through another mod in the chain.
8 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Tinkers Survival without breaking your instance.
Built for Tinkers Survival TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7. It targets 1.18.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Tinkers Construct, Mantle, project Cg6Uc79H, project rxIIYO6c first. 2 required mods still need checking for this exact setup. 8 come through another mod in the chain.
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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 TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tinkers Survival add?
Update: 1.20.1 is here!!!! And there is now a book!
Official 1.19.2 Modpack is now available! 1.20.1 Modpack will be released soon!
Overview
Early game is pretty much non-existent in Minecraft. Punch a tree, craft a few items, done! This mod creates a very early game (first few nights) progression that leads directly into Tinkers' Construct tool making. Adds a progression into a progression into armor making as well! (Armor progression requires Constructs' Armory in 1.12.2),
Major Features in 1.19.2+
- Adds Tinkers' Construct Knife for crafting (And a very bad weapon in a pinch)
- Adds Tinkers' Construct Saw for crafting
Requires Survivalist Essentials Mod
Previous functionality moved in 1.19.2+:
- Vanilla and vanilla-like tools and weapons don't work for players, but are usable by NPCs and craftable for recipes.
- All tool progression is based around Tinkers' Construct tools and weapons.
- The only way to make wood planks is with a saw.
- A proper harvest tool must be used. Works correctly, and configurable!
- Crude tools are necessary to create items needed for crafting Tinkers' tools.
Book

For 1.12.2 ONLY. Please don't watch this and try doing stuff in 1.18.2. Just make the book in 1.18.2 and RTFM.
There are quite a few features, be sure to check out the wiki!
Anyone interested in contributing with testing or feature planning, please message me. If messaging me after not bothering to read any of the description or read the in-game book, I'm just going to delete the message. I am interested in player interaction. Also, all requests whining about the tool enforcement mechanic ... literally, the purpose of the mod is Tinkers' Construct immersion. If you don't understand that, please just move along to some other mods that will better fit your gameplay style.
We also released the Tinkers' Survival Official Modpack! Enjoy. :)
Join us on Discord!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Tinkers Survival by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tinkers Survival versions and loaders
TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.7
TinkerSurvival-1.18.2-2.3.12.7.jar
14 Apr 2026
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.7
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.7.jar
11 Dec 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.6
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.6.jar
1 Oct 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.5
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.5.jar
29 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.4
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.4.jar
24 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.19.2-4.1.1.10
TinkerSurvival-1.19.2-4.1.1.10.jar
23 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.6
TinkerSurvival-1.18.2-2.3.12.6.jar
23 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.3
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.3.jar
20 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.19.2-4.1.1.9
TinkerSurvival-1.19.2-4.1.1.9.jar
20 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.18.2-2.3.12.5
TinkerSurvival-1.18.2-2.3.12.5.jar
19 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.20.1-5.0.0.2
TinkerSurvival-1.20.1-5.0.0.2.jar
13 Sept 2025
TinkerSurvival 1.19.2-4.1.1.8
TinkerSurvival-1.19.2-4.1.1.8.jar
10 Sept 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.