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Kc's Basic Innovations
A basic tech mod that adds new ways to process and use resources
Quick answer
Which Kc's Basic Innovations release should I use?
Kc's Basic Innovations Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar targets 1.21.1 with Forge. 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 Kc's Basic Innovations 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 Kc's Basic Innovations Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar need?
Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.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 Kc's Basic Innovations without breaking your instance.
Built for Kc's Basic Innovations Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with Forge; 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 Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Kc's Basic Innovations add?
Kc's Basic Innovations
Kc's Basic Innovations adds new ores, alloys, and tools, as well as an overhaul of the smelting system.
This mod is a Work in Progress
If you encounter a bug, check the list of known issues before leaving a comment. Suggestions are always welcome!
Features
Current:
New ores & metals
- Tin
- Zinc
- Lead
- Silver
- Graphite
- Ruby
- Bronze
- Brass
New smelting methods
- Crucible
- Alloy Smelter
New Tools
- Bronze
Planned:
New Resources
- Steel
- Aluminium
New Armour
- Bronze
- Lead
Other Changes
- Fuel temperatures - high temp required for better metals
Known issues
- Crucibles share an inventory
- Crucible input slots are buggy
- Crucible can be dropped when open
Screenshots
New Ores
Graphite can drop shards, flakes, or lumps 
Crucible
Crucibles can be crafted using 7 graphite flakes
Crucibles have a 9-slot inventory
Filled Cruciibles can be smelted in a furnace
The result will have updated contents
The inventory will now contain the alloy
Alloy Smelter
The alloy smelter can be crafted using stone and graphite lumps
The alloy smelter works like a crucible and furnace combined, and multiple of the same alloy can be created at once.
The temperature will drop if fuel runs out.
Tools
Bronze Tools - More durable than iron
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Kc's Basic Innovations by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Kc's Basic Innovations versions and loaders
Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21.1-Forge.jar
4 May 2026
Basic Innovations 0.8-1.21-Forge.jar
4 May 2026
Basic Innovations 0.7-1.21-Forge.jar
4 May 2026
Basic Innovations 0.6-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.6-1.20.1.jar
15 Jan 2024
Basic Innovations 0.5-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.5-1.20.1.jar
11 Nov 2023
Basic Innovations 0.4-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.4-1.20.1.jar
9 Nov 2023
Basic Innovations 0.3-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.3-1.20.1.jar
6 Nov 2023
Basic Innovations 0.2-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.2-1.20.1.jar
5 Nov 2023
Basic Innovations 0.1-1.20.1
basicinnovations-0.1-1.20.1.jar
31 Oct 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.