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Better Redstone
Mine Redstone Ore to collect glittering shards and craft them into redstone dust for a fresh twist on resource gathering.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Better Redstone release matches 1.20.4 Forge?
beta file 1.0.0
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
Loader Forge
Better Redstone 1.0.0 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Redstone required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Better Redstone 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0 on 1.20.4 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 Better Redstone without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Redstone 1.0.0 on 1.20.4 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 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
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 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Redstone add?
Ever wondered why breaking redstone ore gives you dust instead of something more solid? Better Redstone changes that! With this mod, mining redstone ore will drop shiny Redstone Shards—just like you’d expect from an actual ore. Collect shards as you explore, then craft them into redstone dust when you need it. It’s a small tweak that makes mining feel more realistic, but still keeps all the familiar vanilla mechanics you know and love. Perfect if you want a fresh touch to your Minecraft experience without losing that classic feel!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Redstone by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.20.5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Redstone versions and loaders
1.0.0
betterredstone-1.0.0.jar
13 Jul 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Forge setup 1.20.11.20.21.20.31.20.4 beta
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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