
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
DarkTides
Equip a Diamond Shovel in offhand and gain Water Breathing, Fast Swimming and Night Vision
Quick answer
Which DarkTides release matches 26.2 Forge?
DarkTides 1.2.6 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Forge. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is DarkTides required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does DarkTides 1.2.6 need?
1.2.6 on 26.2 Forge. 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 DarkTides without breaking your instance.
Built for DarkTides 1.2.6 on 26.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.6. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 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
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.6. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does DarkTides add?
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DarkTides
Equip a Diamond Shovel in your offhand and become like a mermaid! | View Changelog
Server side is supported. You can install this on the server and not need to have it installed on the client.
Created by the same authors who made DarkRPG (for a full RPG experience, get the DarkRPG modpack and enjoy quests and rpg gameplay)
Features
(Your vanilla experience will be further enhanced thanks to these features)
Alternate a Diamond Shovel from main hand to offhand whilst underwater and gain Water Breathing, Night Vision and Fast Swimming status effects
The status effects last for 5mins and can be activated again.
Origins
Water based Origins like Merling will benefit from this mod - You can now walk on land without getting damaged. After the timer runs out, simply go back into water and repeat the process.

Permission - Feel free to use in your modpacks.
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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
DarkTides by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.20.4
2 loader builds1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
DarkTides versions and loaders
1.2.6
darktides-forge-26.1-1.2.6.jar
28 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.