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Ancient Mortar
Ever have a game where you just can't find materials for limewater? Ever live in an endless sea of granite and no other rock strata? Well suffer no longer! At least for mortar... This mod adds a simple recipe for mortar based on ancient mortars. Combine some
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Quick answer
Which Ancient Mortar release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.0
Game version 1.20.12
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Ancient Mortar 1.0.0 targets 1.20.12. 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 Ancient Mortar 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 Ancient Mortar 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0. 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 Ancient Mortar without breaking your instance.
Built for Ancient Mortar 1.0.0. 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 1.20.12; 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
It must be installed on the client. 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 Ancient Mortar add?
Ever have a game where you just can't find materials for limewater? Ever live in an endless sea of granite and no other rock strata? Well suffer no longer! At least for mortar...
This mod adds a simple recipe for mortar based on ancient mortars. Combine some clay, soil, dry grass, and water, and you'll get some mortar to use on bricks and such.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Ancient Mortar releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Ancient Mortar versions and loaders
1.0.0
AncientMortar_1.0.0.zip
12 Jun 2025
Client Required Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.12 setup 1.20.12 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.
