CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Middle-earth
Join the legendary world of Tolkien's universe from The Lord of The Rings to the Hobbit and more!
Quick answer
Which Middle-earth release should I use?
Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar targets 1.21.8 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Middle-earth 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 Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar need?
Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Seven Stars API, Of Beasts and Wild Things first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Middle-earth without breaking your instance.
Built for Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar. It targets 1.21.8 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Seven Stars API, Of Beasts and Wild Things first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Middle-earth add?

Welcome to the Middle-earth mod. Discord
What is this mod about?
This mod is about the famous universe of Middle Earth, from J. R. R. Tolkien's work, into Minecraft. You'll find a brand new dimension with custom blocks, items, entity, generation, etc. To enter the Middle-earth, you need to right click the starlight phial that you can find in the creative tab "ressources".
How to play?
You will first need to run the fabric-installer and install the version fo the mod that you want to play. Then download this mod in the Files tab, as well as the fabric-api mod.
You can find the fabric-api mod here: https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api/versions
And the fabric-installer here: https://fabricmc.net/use/installer/
When launching the mod for the first time, it will take from 2 to 5min to generate the files depending on your CPU and how much RAM you allocated. After that, you won't have to wait anymore and worldgen should generate smoothly.
What does it bring?
This mod brings a brand new dimension with
- Custom world generation & caves
- 248 Biomes
- Around 3800 Blocks
- Hundreds of new weapons, food, resources and more!
- 9 Factions; Dale, Gondor, Isengard, Rohan, Lothlorien, Longbeards, Misty Mountains Goblins, Mordor and Shire.
- 380+ armor pieces
- Brand new smithing gameplay, mounts and races
- And great structures
Current state of the mod
As of now, the mod is in Alpha development stage, meaning this project is still a prototype and it's missing many core features we want to add.
For now, you can experiment and build with the features said earlier.
Licenses of this project
All of our content is under the ARR license (All Right Reserved), meaning you cannot use our code without our written consent. If you want to use our code in any way, please write an issue using the request template in our Github.
Please be aware that this project is a Minecraft Parody set in the Middle-earth universe and all rights are reserved under Tolkien domain.
Contributing to the code source
If you want to help us, please join our discord server.
Authors
Developers
Jukoz ObliviousCrab TomSchlom
Artists (Models/Textures)
Boenndal Jooble Sindavar ObliviousCrab Angmarzku Mark Jukoz R3tt0
Builders
Angmarzku Arwaeneth Boenndal Jooble Slooshyboi Jukoz ObliviousCrab
Contributors
Number_Sir Froosty11 JB3 Khuz nullBlade Python_200 Thorian_The_III Tyn WorseNotePad
Special Thanks
dylanhugh and Angmarzku for their ideas & arts for Gundabad and more.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Middle-earth by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Middle-earth versions and loaders
Middle-earth-1.0.2-1.21.8-beta.jar
11 Aug 2026
Middle-earth-1.0.1-1.21.8-beta.jar
24 Jul 2026
Middle-earth-1.0.0-1.21.8-beta.jar
7 Jul 2026
Middle-earth-1.5.3-1.21.1-alpha
Middle-earth-1.5.3-1.21.1-alpha.jar
26 Jan 2025
Middle-earth-1.5.2-1.21.1-alpha
Middle-earth-1.5.2-1.21.1-alpha.jar
25 Jan 2025
Middle-earth 1.5.1-1.21.1-alpha
Middle-earth-1.5.1-1.21.1-alpha.jar
14 Jan 2025
Middle-earth-1.5.0-1.21.1-alpha
Middle-earth-1.5.0-1.21.1-alpha.jar
4 Jan 2025
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.2-1.20.1
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.2-1.20.1.jar
12 May 2024
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.1-1.20.1
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.1-1.20.1.jar
29 Mar 2024
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.0-1.20.1
Middle-earth-alpha-1.4.0-1.20.1.jar
23 Mar 2024
Middle-earth alpha-1.3.1-1.20.1
Middle-earth-alpha-1.3.1-1.20.1.jar
30 Oct 2023
Middle-earth alpha-1.3.0-1.20.1
Middle-earth-alpha-1.3.0-1.20.1.jar
13 Oct 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.