CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Skillcloaks
Adds Curios that grant unique and interesting effects, inspired by RuneScape
Quick answer
Which Skillcloaks release should I use?
skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. 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 Skillcloaks 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 skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar need?
skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install ShadowizardLib, Curios API 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 Skillcloaks without breaking your instance.
Built for skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use skillcloaks-1.2.7.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
Install ShadowizardLib, Curios API 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 skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Skillcloaks add?




There are a few options in the config files you can use to tweak some things to your liking (abilites' range, make cloaks cosmetic only, etc...).
Click below to see more detailed information about the items:
The Sacks are sold by Master tier Villagers
The Brown Sack is sold by the Fletcher and the Toolsmith
The Green Sack is sold by the Farmer and the Fisherman
The Red Sack is sold by the Armorer and the Weaponsmith
The Blue Sack is sold by the Librarian and the Cleric
The Black Sack is given to you when you Right-click a Nitwit villager with a stack of emeralds in your hand
Specific Cloaks come from specific colored Sacks
Agility Cloak: You become exhausted much slower, which means you need less food. Comes from the Blue Sack
Attack Cloak: Your armor has a chance to not lose durability. Comes from the Red Sack
Construction Cloak: Pressing the cloak ability key teleports you where you last set your spawnpoint. Comes from the Blue Sack
Cooking Cloak: Right-clicking cooks the food in your hand if you're holding a Flint and Steel in your other hand. Comes from the Brown Sack
Crafting Cloak: Pressing the cloak ability key opens a 3x3 crafting menu. Comes from the Brown Sack
Defence Cloak: Prevents your death similarly to the Totem of undying, but has a cooldown of one full Minecraft day. Comes from the Red Sack
Farming Cloak: Using bonemeal affects a larger area. Comes from the Green Sack
Firemaking Cloak: You can place down sticks and they will turn into torches. If Lucent is installed, also provides a light source that follows you. Comes from the Blue Sack
Fishing Cloak: Your luck is increased while fishing. Comes from the Green Sack
Fletching Cloak: Loading an arrow into a crossbow has a chance to give you a copy of the arrow. Comes from the Brown Sack
Herblore Cloak: You can make potions with right-click while holding the ingredients in your hands. Comes from the Brown Sack
Hitpoints Cloak: All healing on the wearer is doubled. Comes from the Red Sack
Hunter Cloak: Killing an enemy pulls its drops and xp to you. Comes from the Green Sack
Magic Cloak: You can transfer enchantments and curses from items into books by holding them in your hands and right-clicking. Comes from the Red Sack
Mining Cloak: You have fortune while mining. Comes from the Green Sack
Prayer Cloak: You don't lose any xp or the Cloak on death. Comes from the Red Sack
Ranging Cloak: Shooting an arrow with a bow has a chance to give you a copy of the arrow. Comes from the Red Sack
Runecraft Cloak: Your tools have a chance to not lose durability. Comes from the Brown Sack
Slayer Cloak: Your attacks execute low health monsters. Comes from the Blue Sack
Smithing Cloak: Right-clicking smelts the ores in your hand if you're holding a Flint and Steel in your other hand. Comes from the Brown Sack
Strength Cloak: Gives you knockback immunity. Comes from the Red Sack
Thieving Cloak: Enemies need to be closer to see you. Comes from the Blue Sack
Woodcutting Cloak: You can cut down an entire tree by destroying one block from it. Comes from the Green Sack
Max Cloak: Has the effects of ALL the other Skillcloaks. You can crouch and press the ability key to change it's mode (switch what the ability button does when wearing the Cloak). Comes from the Black Sack
You need Curios API (Forge) and from version 1.2.0 and onward Shadowizardlib to play this mod.
Caelus API (Forge) and Lucent provide additional features for Minecraft 1.20.1 and lower but aren't required.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Skillcloaks by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
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
Skillcloaks versions and loaders
skillcloaks-1.2.7.jar
9 Jul 2026
skillcloaks-1.2.6.jar
17 Jun 2026
skillcloaks-1.2.5.jar
5 Jun 2026
skillcloaks-1.2.4.jar
5 Jun 2026
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.4.1.jar
15 Sept 2024
skillcloaks-1.16.5-1.2.4.jar
31 May 2024
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.4.jar
31 May 2024
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.3.jar
31 May 2024
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.2.jar
24 Oct 2023
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.1.jar
18 Oct 2023
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.2.0.jar
17 Oct 2023
skillcloaks-1.20.1-1.1.9.jar
23 Jul 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.