
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Roots
This is a Datapack/Mod that is heavily based on the Origins Mod. The datapack adds 9 different Roots you can select at the start of any world. Each Root has different attributes and abilities, so choose wisely.
Quick answer
Which Roots release matches 26.2?
Roots 1.5+mod targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Roots required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Roots 1.5+mod need?
1.5+mod on 26.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Roots without breaking your instance.
Built for Roots 1.5+mod on 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.5+mod. It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Roots add?
This is a datapack that is heavily based on the Origins Mod. The datapack adds 9 different Roots you can select at the start of any world. Each Root has different attributes and abilities, so choose wisely. If you ever wanna change your Roots, then you can craft a Root Star to change your Roots.
Gloop
Passive Abilities:
Bouncy, Higher Jump, No Fall Damage, Slightly Better Air Movement
Drawbacks:
Slower Sneaking Speed, More Knockback Attacks, Oozing
Colugos
Passive Abilities:
Better Air Movement, Faster Attack Speed
Drawbacks:
8 Hearts, Slower Ground Movement
Trait:
If you sneak in the air you get slow falling
Colossus
Passive Abilities:
Extra Attack Damage, Faster Ground Movement, Faster Mining Speed, Higher Jump, More Reach, Less Knockback, 13 Hearts
Drawbacks:
Bigger Scale, Burning Lasts Longer
Amphibian
Passive Abilities:
Better Water Movement, Faster Submerged Mining Speed, Able to Breathe in Water, Natural Armor Defence, No Fall Damage
Drawbacks:
Burning Lasts Longer, Slightly Slower Ground Movement
Dwarf
Passive Abilities:
Smaller Scale, Faster Mining Speed, More Block Reach
Drawbacks:
9 Hearts, Slower Attack Speed
Trait:
Hold a pickaxe then sneak to enchant with Dwarf Blessing
Crawler
Passive Abilities:
Faster Sneaking Speed, Extra Attack Damage
Drawbacks:
9 Hearts, Less Armor Defence
Trait:
If you sneak and don't move you become invisible
Dusk Walker
Passive Abilities:
Faster Attack Speed, 12 Hearts
Drawbacks:
Less Entity Reach, Burning Lasts Longer
Trait:
If you are full health and sneak you apply darkness and weakness to nearby entities
Jester
Passive Abilities:
Faster Ground Movement, More Knockback Resistance, 11 Hearts
Drawbacks:
More Fall Damage, Slower Block Breaking Speed
Trait:
Attacking a player causes a random event
Human
Passive Abilities:
None
Drawbacks:
None
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Roots by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Roots versions and loaders
1.5+mod
roots-datapack-1.5.jar
20 Aug 2026
1.5
Roots DP 26.2.zip
20 Aug 2026
1.4+mod
roots-datapack-1.4.jar
13 Aug 2026
1.4
Roots DP.zip
13 Aug 2026
1.3
Roots DP 1.3.zip
12 Aug 2026
1.2
Roots DP 1.2.zip
11 Aug 2026
1.1
Roots DP 1.1.zip
11 Aug 2026
1.0
Roots DP 26.2.zip
6 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.