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Better Nails
Have you ever questioned the point of using higher quality metals for nails? This mod makes it so that higher quality metals yield more nails. This mod is fully compatible with all mods that add new ingots or nail molds, as long as they are implemented correct
Quick answer
Which Better Nails release matches 1.22.4?
Better Nails 3.0.1 targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3. 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 Better Nails 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 Better Nails 3.0.1 need?
3.0.1 on 1.22.4. 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 Nails without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Nails 3.0.1 on 1.22.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 3.0.1. It targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3; 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 3.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Nails add?
Have you ever questioned the point of using higher quality metals for nails? This mod makes it so that higher quality metals yield more nails. This mod is fully compatible with all mods that add new ingots or nail molds, as long as they are implemented correctly. Please let me know if you run into any problems. This comes with a default config, but you can customize it to your hearts content.
If you'd like to check out more quality of life changes check out my other mod VintageTweaks!
Nail Yields by Metal (same for molds)
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Horrible — Lead, Tin, Zinc, Bismuth, Molybdochalkos
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Standard: 2 • Bulk: 4
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Bad — Gold, Silver, Electrum
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Standard: 3 • Bulk: 6
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Decent — Copper, Nickle
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Standard: 4 • Bulk: 8
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Okay — Brass, Tin Bronze
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Standard: 5 • Bulk: 10
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Good — Bismuth Bronze, Black Bronze
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Standard: 6 • Bulk: 12
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Pretty Good — Iron, Cupronickle
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Standard: 8 • Bulk: 16
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Very Good — Meteoric Iron
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Standard: 10 • Bulk: 20
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Great — Steel
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Standard: 12 • Bulk: 24
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Very Great — Meteoric Steel
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Standard: 14 • Bulk: 28
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Confirmed Compatible:
- Meteoric Steel
- Molds (handbook looks weird due to molds implementation)
Possibly Compatible:
- Any mod that adds nail molds
- Any mod that adds new metals
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Better Nails releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.3
1 loader build1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.10
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.9
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.8
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.7
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.6
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.5
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.4
1 loader build1.22.0-rc.3
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 21 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Nails versions and loaders
3.0.1
betternails_3.0.1.zip
20 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.