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Rusty Sails
This is a fork of rusty shell which removes the industrial age weapons and instead uses only the cannons from the age of sail. Cannon damage is also rebalanced to kill even steel armor wearers in one direct hit and so they are usable in normal combat. This mod
Quick answer
Which Rusty Sails release should I use?
Rusty Sails 1.0.4 targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-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 Rusty Sails 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 Rusty Sails 1.0.4 need?
1.0.4. 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 Rusty Sails without breaking your instance.
Built for Rusty Sails 1.0.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.0.4. It targets 1.21.0-pre.1, 1.21.0-pre.2, 1.21.0-pre.3; 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 1.0.4. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Rusty Sails add?
This is a fork of rusty shell which removes the industrial age weapons and instead uses only the cannons from the age of sail. Cannon damage is also rebalanced to kill even steel armor wearers in one direct hit and so they are usable in normal combat. This mod was created for the Coasts of Hybrasil server launching this spring but of course you can use this for singleplayer or your own server.
This version hopefully will be the last before we update to 1.22
Please see the original rusty shell https://mods.vintagestory.at/rustyshell
The rusty shell updated fork https://mods.vintagestory.at/show/mod/27414
And our server if you are interested at: https://discord.gg/zSpMkKeY4Z
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Rusty Sails releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.6-rc.1
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2-rc.3
1 loader build1.21.2-rc.2
1 loader build1.21.2-rc.1
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1-rc.2
1 loader build1.21.1-rc.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 24 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
Rusty Sails versions and loaders
1.0.4
Rustysail 1.0.4.zip
3 May 2026
1.0.3
Rustysail 1.0.3.zip
14 Mar 2026
1.0.2
Rustysail 1.0.2.zip
10 Feb 2026
1.0.1
Rusty Sails 1.0.1.zip
8 Feb 2026
1.0.0
rustysails.zip
8 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.