
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Craft More Chains
Increases the output of the chain recipe, giving 2 chains per craft instead of 1.
Quick answer
Which Craft More Chains release should I use?
Craft More Chains 1.1+mod targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 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 Craft More Chains 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 Craft More Chains 1.1+mod need?
1.1+mod. 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 Craft More Chains without breaking your instance.
Built for Craft More Chains 1.1+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1+mod. It targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 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 1.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Craft More Chains add?
Craft More Chains
In vanilla Minecraft, crafting chains yields only 1 chain per recipe (using 1 ingot and 2 nuggets). Craft More Chains changes this by giving you 2 chains instead of 1.
Recipes

(Note: The copper chain recipe is only available for Minecraft versions 1.21.9 and above, as copper chains do not exist in earlier versions of the game.)
Can I get more than 2 chains per craft?
Yes! You can easily adjust the recipe output yourself.
How to get more than 2 chains:
- Extract the Download: Download the mod/datapack file and extract (unzip) it.
- Find the Recipe File(s):
- Minecraft 1.21.9 and above: Go to
data/minecraft/recipe/and edit bothiron_chain.jsonandcopper_chain.json. - Minecraft 1.21-1.21.8: Go to
data/minecraft/recipe/and editchain.json. - Minecraft 1.20.6 and below: Go to
data/minecraft/recipes/and editchain.json.
- Minecraft 1.21.9 and above: Go to
- Change the amount: Open the
.jsonfile, find"count": 2and change it to any number between 1 and 64. Save and close. - Re-pack the file: Select all files inside the extracted folder and compress (zip) them back together.
- Tip: Make sure the
datafolder is at the top level of your zip file, not tucked inside another folder!
- Tip: Make sure the
- Rename file extension: If you're using the mod version, rename the file extension
.zipto.jar. You're done!
Why I made Craft More Chains?
Craft More Chains is designed for use with Craftable Chainmail Armor. It lets you craft chainmail armor using chains, making it more expensive than iron armor. With Craft More Chains, chainmail armor becomes less expensive than iron armor.
Check out my other mods here.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Craft More Chains by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 39 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Craft More Chains versions and loaders
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.21.9+_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.21.2-1.21.8_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.20.5-1.21.1_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.20-1.20.4_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.19.4_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
1.1+mod
craft-more-chains-1.1.jar
30 Dec 2025
1.1
Craft_More_Chains_1.19-1.19.3_v1.1.zip
30 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.