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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Metal Barrels

Like Iron Chests but it's barrels and better

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Which Metal Barrels release should I use?

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Latest stable file metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar
Game version 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Metal Barrels metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Metal Barrels required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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.

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What else does Metal Barrels metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar need?

metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.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 Metal Barrels without breaking your instance.

Built for Metal Barrels metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar. It targets 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside metalbarrels-fabric-26.1.2-0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Metal Barrels add?

This mod adds additional barrels to the game that can store more items.

They function like their vanilla counterparts in that they can be opened with a solid block on top and don't cause any fps issues in large numbers unlike chests.

Copper stores 45 stacks

Iron stores 54 stacks

Silver stores 72 stacks

Gold stores 81 stacks

Diamond stores 108 stacks

Obsidian stores 108 stacks but has a blast resistance of 30 thousand making it resistant to most explosions

Crystal stores 108 stacks but the top 8 items can be seen inside (Note: unlike the other barrels, having a large number of these with items inside will impact fps negatively, I do not recommend using them for large scale projects)

As of 1.1+. there are now upgrade items that can be used to upgrade already placed barrels without breaking them, the contents will not be destroyed or dropped if used.

As of 1.4+, the upgrades will now work on iron chests as well and they upgrade into their respective items.

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