Forge Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 65 free Forge mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Modern Guns, Legacy Nether: Extended, Siren Head: Java Edition.
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Modern Guns
A datapack that adds 23+ real-life firearms, each with unique stats. Features three distinct tiers and six separate weapon types.
Legacy Nether: Extended
Blends the nostalgic console-era Nether with modern features for the ultimate hybrid experience!
Siren Head: Java Edition
Adds a modern legend to Minecraft!
aquaacrobaticslegacy
Aqua Acrobatics is a direct port of the new movement features added in modern versions of Minecraft, most notably the swimming mechanic.
Modern Fullbright
Modern fullbright, no more dark! See everything with light in any server!
Jurassic Returned
A Minecraft mod that brings dinosaurs back to life using ancient DNA and modern technology | Breed, study, and build your own prehistoric park with a wide variety of creatures...
Techguns Reborn
Modern Techguns unofficial port for Minecraft
(Solesteam's) Lucky Blocks
Couldn't find a proper lucky block Mod for modern Minecraft, the only ones I could find are Datapacks, which are cool, but if you don't have the right resource pack(s) loaded those tend to fall apart visually... So I made my own!

Modern Chickens
An unofficial port of setycz's Chickens mod, and timrwood's Roost mod combined into a single package, with new features!
Fluidic Tanks
Adds more fluidic fluid tanks to Minecraft! Supports Create, Mekanism, Aeronautics, Industrial Foregoing, Modern Industrialization, and any other mod you can think of!
Modern Damage Control
A mod that brings realistic body part damage, advanced armor mechanics, and a tactical medical system to Minecraft.
SCP: Modern
Enter a modern world inspired by the SCP universe where exploration, survival, and mysterious encounters change the way you play Minecraft.
CreateWorldUI
Modern Minecraft world creation, backported to 1.7.10 / 1.12.2
No Modern Mobs
Removes mobs that aren't in Beta 1.7.3
Aqua Acrobatics Legacy (ragecraft version)
This project adds crawling, swimming, and better movement mechanics from modern versions of the game to forge 1.7.10
Budding Polar
Backports budding certus quartz feature from modern versions of Applied Energistics 2 to 1.7.10 and 1.12.2
BlockStrike - Modern Multiplayer Shooter
Forge 1.20.1 | A modern multiplayer shooter designed for servers with guns, bombs, vehicles and immersive mechanics
James Post Modern Titans
Massive Robotic Suits, Giant Weapons, Giant Thruster Packs, Giant Industrial Tools!
Bosscraft 2: Remake
Bosscraft 2: Remake is an unofficial project inspired by Sthullen's famous mod for older and outdated versions of Minecraft. This project takes the iconic mechanics of the classic mod and integrates them into modern versions of the game.
Cauldron++
Cauldron++ is a mod which implements b1.9-pre2 brewing system back to modern Minecraft.
Warium Dead War Modern vs Medieval
An ancient world populated by mystical creatures and robots and official modpack of the Dead War server
guns and bomb
The Guns Modpack adds a powerful modern combat experience to Minecraft by introducing realistic firearms, ammo, and tactical gear. It transforms survival and PvP gameplay with intense gunfights, custom weapons, and action-packed mechanics, making the game
PESTCRAFT
☣️ Parasite Apocalypse is a hardcore horror modpack where you must survive the evolving Scape and Run infection using modern firearms and tactical mechanics. Defend your base, lock and load, and try not to become biomass.
Modern Odyssey
A modpack that enriches the game with enhanced adventure, exploration, and innovation, featuring improved gameplay mechanics, stunning visuals, and a wealth of new content to discover. It's meant for an SMP I will run.
Golem-Crackiness
This mod completely overhauls the iron golem mechanics, bringing them closer to modern game versions (1.14–1.15). Now golem spawning works as in 1.14, and when they take damage, they display cracking textures as in 1.15.
Lovely Robot: Tribute
A faithful recreation of lilacx02's original companion mod. Four robots, their original colours, their original feel — modernised to run on current Minecraft versions.
GTM Extended Features
An addon that adds QoL features into Gregtech modern
Mechanization-Forge
Experience a modern tech pack with Mechanization 1.20
ModernWarfare to the Max
Modern combat pushed to the limit — realistic weapons, tactical gameplay, survival mechanics, and high-intensity warfare.
Lumi's Lots
Backports and reworks modern features while adding new features to 1.7.10.
ModernDifficultyLocker
A UI backport mod to backport the Difficluty Lock button.
Balanced Minecarts
Slightly modified version of Modern minecarts by lordkipama for my personal use
Magically Engraved
Bridges the gap between modern Minecraft tech and ancient magic. Use your life-force to change reality.
Re-Palamod
The remake of Palamod, more modernized and built for better vanilla & other mods compatibility.

Modern Regen
Modern Regen backports Minecraft's modern natural regeneration system to Forge 1.7.10, replacing the legacy hunger regeneration with the faster, saturation-based mechanics introduced in newer versions.
Clay Soliders Reborn
A faithful 1:1 recreation of KodaichiZero, SanAndreasP, SilverChiren, and CliffracerX's Clay Soldier Mod V3 (Beta 1.7.3) for modern minecraft.