
Vintage Story Mod DB · Vintage Story mod
BNI Essentials
Please note that this mod is still in development! Implements a number of essential tweaks, tools and blocks for the Batteries Not Included community server. A more thorough description and documentation will be added in the near future, so please check back
Quick answer
Which BNI Essentials release should I use?
BNI Essentials 0.6.0 targets 1.22.3, 1.22.4, 1.22.5. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is BNI Essentials required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does BNI Essentials 0.6.0 need?
0.6.0. 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 BNI Essentials without breaking your instance.
Built for BNI Essentials 0.6.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 0.6.0. It targets 1.22.3, 1.22.4, 1.22.5; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.6.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BNI Essentials add?
Please note that this mod is still in development!
Implements a number of essential tweaks, tools and blocks for the Batteries Not Included community server.
A more thorough description and documentation will be added in the near future, so please check back later for further details.
Among things added:
- Away From Keyboard, including a /afk command to instant toggle AFK status on. Time configurable.
- Item kit system.
- First-spawn option to place new players joining at a different spawn location.
- Homes commands for setting, going to and removing home teleport locations.
- Teleportation commands.
- Interactable lecterns that tie into kit giving and player teleportation, without players using commands.
- Stack size adjustments; consistent across vanilla and modded items.
- Chiselling Table, allowing deconstruction / recovery of materials as well as merging chiselled blocks.
More is planned for future updates.
BNI Essentials is not suited for other servers in it's current state.
While most things are implemented and have been tested, some of the configuration options will have no effect because the module is disabled in the code. Should you choose to download this mod for testing on your own server, please know that this mod is still a work in progress. I will update information as I push new versions of the mod.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
BNI Essentials releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.4
1 loader build1.22.3
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BNI Essentials versions and loaders
0.6.0
BNIEssentials_0.6.0.zip
31 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.