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Better Starting Armors

Mod

by robinfrt

Reworks Leather and Chainmail armor sets to make them worth using in the early-game.

Type

Mod

CurseForge Downloads

3,147

CurseForge ID

1396147

Last Updated

Apr 13, 2026

Description

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About

This mod improves progression around Leather and Chainmail armors sets to give them better value and make them worth crafting in the early-game.

Includes : New items, cheaper crafting recipes, small buffs when wearing Leather and Chainmail armors, and more.

Features

  • New items:  Leather Piece and  Chainmail
  • Cheaper crafting recipes for Leather and Chainmail armor sets
  • Salvage Leather from leftover equipment
  • Leather and Chainmail armors grants small buffs when taking damage
  • Fully configurable armor effects

Configuration

You can adjust certain parts of the mod through the configuration file.

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Credits

All custom textures used (if any) are either created by me or have a license that allows modification and distribution.

I make every effort to comply with project license obligations and to always credit the original owners. If you believe your name is missing from the credits or if you decide to change your project's license, please contact me.

Credits:
- Futureazoo's Repository (CC License) for the leather and chainmail items.

Dependencies

This mod has no dependencies.

Installation

Add the .jar mod file into your mods folder.

Alternatively, you can browse the CurseForge launcher for the mod (if it doesn't show up, try typing the autor's name). Once found, click "Install" to add it to your modpack.

Permissions

You are free to include this mod in any modpack, public or private.

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