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Modpack

by JulianBetaA

Vanilla-leaning tech & exploration modpack: adds Create for engineering/automation, Artifacts & Relics for lootable gear, and a player-count-scaling Ender Dragon. Includes performance/QoL tweaks and curated resource packs. Regularly updated for new version

Type

Modpack

CurseForge Downloads

494

CurseForge ID

1363845

Last Updated

Jun 24, 2026

Description

Project Summary

A vanilla-leaning tech & exploration modpack where Create adds engineering/automation, Artifacts/Relics add lootable gear, and the Ender Dragon scales in difficulty with party size—plus performance/QoL tweaks and curated resource packs; actively maintained for newer Minecraft versions.

Project Description

What is this pack? A lightweight pack that feels like vanilla Minecraft, expanded with Create for contraptions and automation, Artifacts/Relics for discoverable upgrades, and a reworked Ender Dragon that becomes tougher as more players join the fight. No new dimensions or overhaul megamods—just smoother play, better UX, and subtle visuals. I keep it updated for newer MC versions.

Features & how they impact gameplay

  • Create (engineering & automation) – Shafts, belts, sequenced assembly, mechanical crafting. Impact: Automate vanilla tasks and build factories without replacing vanilla progression.
  • Artifacts & Relics (lootable upgrades) – Trinkets and gear found in structures. Impact: Gentle, exploration-driven power spikes that complement vanilla.
  • Scaled Ender Dragon encounter – Health, damage, and mechanics scale with the number of players in the End. Impact: Solo fights stay fair; group raids stay challenging and rewarding.
  • Vanilla-first design – No quest frameworks or content bloat. Impact: Easy for friends to join; the game still feels like Minecraft.
  • Performance baseline – Common performance libraries and tuned defaults. Impact: Higher FPS and smoother chunk loading on typical PCs.
  • Quality-of-life tools – Recipe viewing and small UI conveniences. Impact: Faster crafting and clearer information with minimal clutter.
  • Curated resource packs – Subtle visual polish. Impact: Fresher look while keeping the classic style.
  • Server-friendly – Synced configs and tested on a small server. Impact: Consistent experience in multiplayer.

Who is it for? Players who want vanilla gameplay with Create automation, light exploration rewards, and a meaningful, scalable Ender Dragon challenge—simple to learn, fun to scale up with friends.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Neoforge

Game Versions

1.21.1

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Mod 219,419,029
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Sound Physics Remastered

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spark

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Create

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Mod 215,593,797
KubeJS

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Mod 111,214,522
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Mod 103,679,537
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Mod 183,088,757
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Mod 79,913,084
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Mod 57,035,558
Sodium Extra

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Mod 141,942,185
Almanac Lib

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Mod 42,379,385
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Mod 67,215,777
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Mod 64,370,780
Too Fast

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Mod 63,440,709
BaguetteLib

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Mod 25,702,074
Create: Enchantment Industry

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EMI

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Mod 65,492,027
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Open Parties and Claims

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Client Crafting

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Corpse x Curios API Compat

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Create: Copycats+

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Snow! Real Magic! ⛄ (Neo/Forge)

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Trade Cycling

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Mod 33,387,327
Reliquified Artifacts

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Mod 24,361,126
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Mod 39,995,003
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Create: Dragons Plus

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Mod 19,823,398
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Mod 34,362,824
Formations (Structure Library)

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Mod 41,573,342
Formations Nether

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Mod 39,931,360
Fast Item Frames

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Mod 17,263,054
Snow Under Trees

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Mod 49,567,801
Apothic Spawners

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Mod 20,065,227
Formations Overworld

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Mod 34,527,952
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Mod 22,558,940
Inventory Tweaks - ReFoxed

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Mod 24,964,508
Savage Ender Dragon[Forge/Fabric]

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Mod 28,706,079
EMI Loot

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Mod 31,042,964
Ash API

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Mod 28,821,140
Iris & Oculus Flywheel Compat

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Mod 39,227,017
Incendium

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Mod 41,180,006
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Mod 22,968,920
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A complete redesign of Minecraft's Nether fortresses!

Mod 15,793,602
Pretty Rain

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Mod 13,848,954
Tax Free Levels

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Mod 11,342,166
Complementary Shaders - Reimagined

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Shader 211,139,199
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YUNG's Better Strongholds (NeoForge)

A complete redesign of Minecraft's strongholds

Mod 16,405,146
YUNG's Better End Island (NeoForge)

YUNG's Better End Island (NeoForge)

An overhaul of the main End Island where the dragon fight takes place!

Mod 15,782,424
EMI Enchanting

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Mod 22,818,788
EMI Extra Integrations

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Mod 13,050,560
Fresh Animations

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Texture Pack 89,724,759
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Mod 7,015,754
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Shader 38,801,759
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Mod 5,989,852
Cool Rain

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Mod 3,256,852
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Speed up your world loading by removing unneeded chunks.

Mod 14,493,900
Colourful Containers Dark Mode GUI

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Texture Pack 6,405,273
GroovyModLoader (GML)

GroovyModLoader (GML)

A language provider for Forge Groovy mods.

Mod 19,829,305
Slim Fire

Slim Fire

Reduce the visual space taken up by the fire overlay!

Texture Pack 2,640,972
Medieval Style Lootr

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Turns Lootr's bright gold chests into more medieval chests.

Texture Pack 5,119,212
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Colourful Containers: Modded Dark Mode GUI Compat

Adds a new look to all the boring modded GUI's, now in Dark Mode!

Texture Pack 5,067,191
Underground Rivers

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Mod 3,554,881
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makes enchantment names have icons and colors for enchanted books and items, colored enchanting, enchants

Texture Pack 6,102,210
Create: Ultimate Factory

Create: Ultimate Factory

An addon for the Create mod developed to increase automation possibilities, adding 30 (reasonably) balanced recipes to t...

Mod 9,468,402
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Texture Pack 13,881,708
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Mod 4,502,871
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Alternative Rain Sounds

New sounds for rain and thunder

Texture Pack 6,445,857
Better Lanterns

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Improves lanterns and chains models with an enhanced 3D look for a more immersive experience.

Texture Pack 6,297,548
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Mod 4,188,972
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Texture Pack 3,295,425
Vanilla Experience+

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Texture Pack 4,664,675
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Texture Pack 4,988,318
Create: Trading Floor

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Automate trading with villagers using create!

Mod 9,834,841
Enchanting Infuser

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Mod 24,574,786
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Texture Pack 9,634,197
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Texture Pack 19,415,336
Blinking Ender Eyes

Blinking Ender Eyes

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Texture Pack 10,302,212
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Texture Pack 11,317,014
(Bee's) Fancy Crops

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Texture Pack 14,273,240
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Mod 11,637,093
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Mod 4,495,102
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Mod 13,568,831
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Mod 782,713
Create: Power Loader

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Mod 9,458,475
GJEB (GammaJustExtremeBright)

GJEB (GammaJustExtremeBright)

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