Balm
Modby BlayTheNinth
Abstraction Layer for Multi-Loader Mods
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
252,879,232
CurseForge ID
531761
Modrinth Downloads
58,379,554
Modrinth ID
MBAkmtvl
Last Updated
Sep 13, 2026
Description
Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.
It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.
Versions for Minecraft 1.16 and below are not needed - mods will run without Balm on those versions!
Key Points
- No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only
- Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template
- All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies
- Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities
- Supports NeoForge and Fabric without duplicate code
- Snapshot builds for pre-releases and release candidates
- Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios or Jade
- Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)
How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)
- Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide and a project generator.
- You can also use this template repository as a starting point or reference.
- Consider browsing Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.
- Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Game Versions
Recommended Gear
AffiliateHardware and extras that pair well with this mod.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Similar Mods
Just Enough Items (JEI)
View Items and Recipes
Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)
Config Screen API for Minecraft
Mouse Tweaks
Enhances inventory management by adding various functions to the mouse buttons.
AppleSkin
Adds some useful information about food/hunger to the HUD
Fabric API
Core API library for the Fabric toolchain
GeckoLib
A 3D animation library for entities, blocks, items, armor, and more!
Included in Modpacks (4,710)
Show fewer
Create: Mobilised
Createch 2
Total Pack
Promethium
![[Forge] Civilisation](https://media.forgecdn.net/avatars/1036/505/638561070565836327.png)
[Forge] Civilisation
THE Walking of the parasite 2 sunrising...
Mekacraft!
S.W.O.R.D (Strong Weapons Of Rapid Destruction)
![IncredibleCraft-[FORGE]-1.20.1](https://media.forgecdn.net/avatars/1074/327/638610959544683218.png)
IncredibleCraft-[FORGE]-1.20.1
Homies Hangout Kingdom
Tinkerer Kingdom
CloverCraft (Season 1)
Farro's Survival
Irregulados
Safe Zone In Storm
He Follows
Firwood Ranch Horse Adventure
scc cobbelmon
Tinker's Tea Time
Cobblemon - The Temporia Region
SCP-Craft (+ other monsters)
Create Next to the Sky
An0n's Playground
VS-Fossils and Archeology Server Pack
Something is Knocking at your door...
The Script is Broken
The Modpack of absolute all time
Wandering Hollows Season 2
THE FORGOTTEN SMP
Farm and Friends
Age Of Assembly
Pixelmon: Extra Adventures 2
DPMon - Cobblemon Quest Pack
ATGC Meltdown 2 - The Sky
DejaTwo's Fantasy
Stratum
Ranchers of Pixel Valley
Rise of Herobrine (Demo)
Creatia 3
Vanilla+ Game
Cobblemon Sink
'Monster Looker'
Dragons & Trolls & Pokemon, Oh My!
Arceus's Cobblemon and Create
Faga's Cobblemon & Create
Aetherium Forge
TURKEY SANDWICH CRAFT
![Better MC [ PACK ]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/pJXOXg2a/8e6276e82b1412f2dcb5bf205c6b69c49926c60d_96.webp)
Better MC [ PACK ]
dragon survival enchanted
Karma's Cobblemon Mechanical Magic
Prehistoric World 2 | Unusual Prehistory 2, Dinosaurs, Quests & More
Fungal Engines
Everything from Nothing
Fantasia Reborn
QuestCreate VR
CrazyCrafters 3.0
Immortal Craft
Eldion
Late Long Nights
Friendgroup create server
World War 3
Techno Vanilla
Athy's Cobbleswamp
EarthMC
Mimics
GregTech Apocalypse GT-A
Dank-Dreams
![Mourshine Skies [MMORPG]](https://media.forgecdn.net/avatars/1214/161/638792495008905746.png)
Mourshine Skies [MMORPG]
Luminosity
Society Sunlit Valley - Mystical Skyblock
Mechanical suffering
TACZ DreadOverhaul the horror modpack
Messed Up Cozy Pack
Kawaiicore
Ice, Fire, & Gunpowder
Create Skyward!
Mustard Craft
Tensura Nexus
PixelSprings
Throlash Create: Nations
No Limits Project
FUN CITY CRAFT - Amethyst Edition
KrackherSMP Vanilla
Java Overhaul
Let's Create - The First Edition
Blockri La Frontier
Sitchen Kink
Jimmu's Factory 2
Better than Bundles! - BTB
Automatic Bakery & Restaurants
Ultimate Neodium
![Creative Colonies - [Build, Automate, Thrive]](https://media.forgecdn.net/avatars/1522/70/638988436755415573.png)
Creative Colonies - [Build, Automate, Thrive]
The Ultimate PVP Modpack
Enhanced Vanilla
Ascension of the Archmage
Myths & Ruins (RPG)
JoJo's Bizarre Pack
Horror from the Zombie Horde
New Century Adventure
Among Stars