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Tool's Complement
More tool types and modded metal support.
Quick answer
Which Tool's Complement release should I use?
Tool's Complement tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar targets 1.20.1 with NeoForge, Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Tool's Complement 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 Tool's Complement tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar need?
tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install CoFH Core first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Tool's Complement without breaking your instance.
Built for Tool's Complement tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with NeoForge, Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install CoFH Core first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tool's Complement add?

__Active Development__: Minecraft 1.18.2
Website: Team CoFH
Discord: Team CoFH Discord
Tool's Complement adds weapons and armor for most standard metals. A lot of this was once in Thermal Foundation in 1.12.
This mod has been redesigned to be more Vanilla+ friendly, though it still plays well alongside the Thermal Series.
This mod requires CoFH Core. It can be found here: CoFH Core
Configuration
- _Client_:
tools_complement-client.tomlfile located in/config - _Server_:
tools_complement-server.tomllocated in the/saves/WORLD_NAME/serverconfigsfolder.
Copying this file to your /defaultconfigs folder will apply those configs to all newly created worlds.
Dedicated servers will have this file in /world/serverconfigs
Features
This section describes features available for the version under active development. Older versions may have different features.
There are currently 9 metals supported, each with a Tool and Armor set. Standard Minecraft tools are provided, as well as 4 new ones:
Hammer - AoE Mining
Excavator - AoE Shovel
Sickle - AoE Plant Clearing
Knife - Faster Attack, Lower Damage Sword
Each of these tools is also provided in standard Minecraft materials (Iron, Diamond, etc).



Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Tool's Complement 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 build1.16.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tool's Complement versions and loaders
tools_complement-1.20.1-4.0.0.25.jar
20 Dec 2023
tools_complement-1.19.2-3.3.0.23.jar
20 Sept 2023
tools_complement-1.18.2-2.2.1.22.jar
20 Sept 2023
tools_complement-1.19.2-3.2.0.19.jar
5 Feb 2023
tools_complement-1.18.2-2.2.0.17.jar
5 Feb 2023
tools_complement-1.19.2-3.0.0.16.jar
26 Nov 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-2.1.0.13.jar
20 Nov 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-2.0.1.12.jar
14 Oct 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-1.1.2.9.jar
18 Jun 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-1.1.1.8.jar
24 May 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-1.1.0.7.jar
16 May 2022
tools_complement-1.18.2-1.1.0.6.jar
14 May 2022
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.