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Material Json

Makes tool & armour materials changeable through datapacks.

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Which Material Json release matches 1.20?

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Best match for your filters [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0
Game version 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Material Json [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0 targets 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Material Json required on the client, server, or both?

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What else does Material Json [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0 need?

[1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0 on 1.20. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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Built for Material Json [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0 on 1.20. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0. It targets 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.1 with Fabric; 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

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    Use the “Get this file” button beside [1.20-1.20.4] Material Json 1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Material Json add?

Material Json

Ever wanted to change the durability of all Iron Tools? What about changing the protection amounts of Diamond Armor? Or the mining speed of Netherite? Well, with Material Json you can! Simple editing through Minecraft's datapack structure and .json files, allow you to do anything!

✅ Features

  • Synced from server to client, instantly change anything on datapack reload!
  • Support for mods that add new Weapons, Armor & Tools.
  • Configuration allows for changing of any material for any Weapon, Armor or Tool.

⛏️ Tool Material Configuration

Tool materials can be configured in a datapack under <namespace>:materials/tool/<path>.json. Please note that datapacks can choose to override a single field from a datapack below it, by only specifying that field.
The .json file contains the following fields:

  • durability: integer
    • Specifies the durability.
      Must be a 32-bit integer number at least 1.
  • mining_speed: float
    • Specifies the mining speed.
      Must be a single-precision floating-point number at least 0.0.
  • attack_damage: float
    • Specifies the attack damage. Please note that individual items (e.g. swords) might add a bonus or malus to this.
      Must be a single-precision floating-point number.
  • mining_level: integer
    • Specifies the mining level.
      Must be a 32-bit integer number at least -1.
  • enchantability: integer
    • Specifies the enchantability.
      Must be a 32-bit integer number at least.
  • ingredient: resource_or_tag
    • Specifies the ingredient used for repairing.
      Must be a single item ID or a hash-prefixed item tag.

👑 Armour Material Configuration

Tool materials can be configured in a datapack under <namespace>:materials/tool/<path>.json. Please note that datapacks can choose to override a single field from a datapack below it, by only specifying that field.
The .json file contains the following fields:

  • durability:
    • helmet|chestplate|leggings|boots: integer
      • Specifies the durability of the piece.
        Must be a 32-bit integer number at least 1.
  • protection:
    • helmet|chestplate|leggings|boots: integer
      • Specifies the protection of the piece.
        Must be a 32-bit integer number at least 0.
  • enchantability: integer
    • Specifies the enchantability.
      Must be a 32-bit integer number at least.
  • equip_sound: resource_location
    • Specifies the sound when the armor is equipped.
      Must be a sound event as defined in sounds.json.
  • ingredient: resource_or_tag
    • Specifies the ingredient used for repairing.
      Must be a single item ID or a hash-prefixed item tag.
  • toughness: float
    • Specifies the armor toughness.
      Must be a single-precision floating-point number.
  • knockback_resistance: float
    • Specifies the knockback resistance.
      Must be a single-precision floating-point number.

Project description from CurseForge.

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