Better Starting Armors
Modby robinfrt
Reworks Leather and Chainmail armor sets to make them worth using in the early-game.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
164,209
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Modrinth Downloads
7,356
Modrinth ID
Last Updated
Sep 19, 2026
Description

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 grant small buffs when taking damage
- Fully configurable armor effects
Configuration
You can adjust certain parts of the mod through the configuration file.

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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