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Ever wanted to build a medieval house and you didn't find a nice dark wood that would fit the theme? Fret no more! You can now coat your wood! Some versions on 1.20.* might not be working. Everything should be fixed in the mod version 1.1.3. You first need t

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Which The tar mod release matches 1.21.0?

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Best match for your filters 1.1.3
Game version 1.21.0
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

The tar mod 1.1.3 targets 1.21.0. 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 The tar mod required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.

What else does The tar mod 1.1.3 need?

1.1.3 on 1.21.0. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 The tar mod without breaking your instance.

Built for The tar mod 1.1.3 on 1.21.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1.3. It targets 1.21.0; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does The tar mod add?

Ever wanted to build a medieval house and you didn't find a nice dark wood that would fit the theme?
Fret no more! You can now coat your wood!

Some versions on 1.20.* might not be working. Everything should be fixed in the mod version 1.1.3.



You first need to make tar, this is done by coating the bottom of a charcoal pit with clay.
After making a tar gathering pit it will collect all the tar made by the firewood above it. Using that tar you can start coating your planks.


A small note, in 1.20 tar was added to the base game. But it seems there is no way to get or use it. This mod adds that.

This is the way the tar coated blocks look:

A guide on how to use it, I know not my best work 😅. If somebody wants free yt views make a vid il put it here.

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Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.

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The tar mod releases for each Vintage Story version.

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