CurseForge · Minecraft mod
MagiChem
An alchemical Mana and Artifice addon
Quick answer
Which MagiChem release should I use?
magichem-0.5.2.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is MagiChem 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 magichem-0.5.2.jar need?
magichem-0.5.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib, Mana and Artifice, ConnectedTexturesMod first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 10 come through another mod in the chain.
10 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 MagiChem without breaking your instance.
Built for magichem-0.5.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use magichem-0.5.2.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib, Mana and Artifice, ConnectedTexturesMod first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 10 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 magichem-0.5.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does MagiChem add?

Expand your arcane studies and unlock the secrets of alchemy with MagiChem, an expansion for Mana and Artifice inspired by Alchemistry and MineChem, but with a distinctly wizardly twist.
Requires Mana and Artifice (and by extension, Curios, and GeckoLib).
Packmakers: Check out the documentation wiki for information on how to use MagiChem's recipe types to add custom content to your packs!
Unlock New Crafting Recipes With Materia

Materia is the fundamental essence that makes up everything in your Minecraft world. Use processes inspired by real world alchemical texts to break down items into their base components, then combine them to fabricate nearly any resource in the game.

Or infuse Materia and Experience into items to create magical artifacts to help you on your adventures.
Be an Early Game Alchemist

MagiChem is useful from the start of your Minecraft adventures to the furthest stretches of the endgame. Unlock convenience recipes to make your first nights easier, like repairing anvils or transforming dirt into grass or mycelium.
As you progress through Mana and Artifice, you’ll unlock more powerful techniques and items worthy of a master alchemist.
Build Magical Machines and Eldritch Factories

From your humble Alembic, you can eventually upgrade to complex arcane devices that match perfectly with the Mana and Artifice aesthetic. MagiChem expands Mana and Artifice’s construct system with new tasks, letting you automate complex factories without relying on external mods. No pipes or wires necessary.

You can also upgrade your machines with powerful elemental plug-ins, making them even more efficient.
Take Your Redstone to the Third Dimension

Transmute your redstone dust into Signalite, inspired by the Redcrystal of Automagy. Stack it in three dimensions and precisely control directional outputs to build compact machines. Splash it with an Admixture of Lies to turn it completely invisible, letting you hide redstone wiring in plain sight. Eventually, you can craft wonders like random number generation and wireless redstone signals that reach anywhere in the same dimension!
New Options for Mana and Artifice

MagiChem unlocks new items, rituals, and features for Mana and Artifice, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly into your magical studies.

Uncover new ways to generate elemental motes with alchemical fabrication.
With more to come, like spells, factional recipes, and tasty snacks for your constructs made out of their favorite ingredient: Alchemical Waste!
Compatible With Popular Mods
MagiChem has out-of-the-box compatibility with other popular mods, allowing you to unlock new paths of progression. The following mods have built in recipes and/or compat items, with more to come in the future:
Botania — Hexerei — Occultism — Supplementaries
MagiChem is still in active development, and new features are being added all the time, so check the new section of your Codex Arcana to learn more. Who knows what secrets you’ll uncover.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
MagiChem by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
MagiChem versions and loaders
magichem-0.5.2.jar
31 Mar 2026
magichem-0.5.1.jar
5 Nov 2025
magichem-0.5.0a.jar
30 Aug 2025
magichem-0.5.0.jar
27 Aug 2025
magichem-0.4.7.jar
21 Apr 2025
magichem-0.4.6a.jar
8 Mar 2025
magichem-0.4.6.jar
18 Feb 2025
magichem-0.4.5.jar
23 Oct 2024
magichem-0.4.4.jar
5 Oct 2024
magichem-0.4.3.jar
18 Sept 2024
magichem-0.4.2a.jar
7 Sept 2024
magichem-0.4.2.jar
6 Sept 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.