Forge Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 290 free Forge mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Vital XP, Hardcore Bread, Simple Loot Bag.
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Vital XP
A survival overhaul mod where health is tied to experience. Easily configurable
Hardcore Bread
Adds 4 New Vanilla Freindly Foods to The Game, Makes Bread Require a Few Extra Steps, And Cake!
Simple Loot Bag
Hostile mobs can drop a loot bag with random survival items
Balanced Hardcore
Balanced Minecraft Hardcore (BMH) gives you flexibility in difficulty by replacing death by distant respawn based on your difficulty and Eternal Items possessed. BMH is the perfect middle ground between normal Minecraft and hardcore Minecraft.
Hardcore Torches Addon: Recipe Reveal
This datapack enhances consistency and gameplay experience by implementing a criteria-based recipe unlock system that the Hardcore Torches mod lacks, a necessary feature for players with the doLimitedCrafting gamerule enabled.
Survival Craft
A mod that will add many things that go from stone age to now
Hardcore Revival Beacon
⚡Revive Beacon: Save friends in Hardcore! Place the block to revive. A GUI checks spectator status & teleports the owner to spawn. Features owner-only mining protection & achievements for the helper and the savior!
Hardcore in the Dark
Dying in the dark has a whole new meaning!
Niflheim's Random Additions
This mod contains many useful things to use in your survival playthrough.
Vaniadd
Add Ores, Structure, Armor, Weapon and Food . The perfect survival mod
The Sky Realms
A mod inspired and bringing aspects of Hypixel's Skyblock gamemode into modern Minecraft!
AikOneBlock
Experience an evolving One Block adventure with 5 unique stages, custom villager trades, and challenging monster raids.
LuckyMiooiku
MiooikuMod – Cave Survival with Lucky Block
Op Armors
This mod adds 10 new craftable armors in survival mode, each with a different characteristic
The Survival Game 2nd version
An immersive mod based on the roblox game with the same name [credits to MCreator].
Kindling Age
Kindling Age enhances early survival with lightweight, vanilla-friendly mechanics that make the first days more deliberate without adding grind or hard gates.
Last 4 Lifes
You can die three times but if it happens the fourth time it's the same as in hardcore mode.
playeraffixes
PlayerAffixes is a highly customizable RPG enhancement mod that introduces a powerful Talent Tree and Special Affix System. Players can unlock permanent upgrades and master unique "Affixes" that fundamentally change combat and survival logic.
Solesteam's Dastardly Dimension
A very cruel Dimension sure to end any hardcore run awaits you...
Amazing water
So much like skyblock, but under water!!
Niglo One Chunk
Survive in a single 16x16 chunk surrounded by the void. Gather resources, trade with a custom villager, and defeat the Ender Dragon to expand your world. A complete One Chunk experience with built-in QoL features.
Mythic Thor
Summon the god of thunder during storms! Wielding Mjölnir and dropping legendary rewards, this lightweight RPG addon creates a cinematic boss encounter with seamless cross-mod integration. Perfect for hardcore survival.
Kerkele Companion Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Never Travel Alone with a Helpful
Kerkele Companion Mod summons a demonic friend to join your survival journey. This mod gives you an interactive travel partner packed with hundreds of chat dialogues, helpful home chores, and a progressive bonding system. Instead of wandering solitary landscapes on your own, you can share meals, exchange surprise packages, and explore distant biomes alongside a […]
Rhodesian Tactical Masteries Mod (1.20.1) – Level Up Eight Tactical Combat Roles
Rhodesian Tactical Masteries Mod adds Arknights-themed skill trees for Pufferfish's Skills. It brings eight tactical combat roles into your survival world so you can unlock new talents as you play. You can choose different paths like guards, snipers, and defenders to upgrade your character with custom passive perks. The mod also connects with popular magic […]
Strange Arts Mod (1.20.1) – Cast Mystic Portals and Wield Superhero Powers
Strange Arts Mod extends Palladium with mystic portals and iconic superhero powers for survival gameplay. You can learn mystic arts, master energy attacks, or steal powers from other players through balanced skill trees. Each ability comes with cooldowns, energy costs, and upgrade paths to keep combat fair and rewarding in your world. Features: Adds six […]
Infected Beast Survival Mod (1.20.1) – Survive Fierce Undead Wildlife
Infected Beast Survival Mod spawns dangerous undead variants of common wildlife across the Overworld. Peaceful creatures like cows, sheep, and chickens turn into aggressive beasts that hunt players and villagers. The mod gives these monsters custom combat behaviors so battles feel much more unpredictable and challenging. Features: Turns regular Overworld animals into hostile undead creatures. […]
Mythic Quest Gear Mod (1.20.1) – Wield Hypixel Skyblock Weapons in Survival
Mythic Quest Gear Mod brings MMORPG style gear and Hypixel Skyblock inspired weapons into your Minecraft world. It adds powerful combat abilities, custom armor sets, and tough mini-bosses to fight. You can mine new ores, upgrade your equipment, and cast strong spells in battle. Features: Hyperion: Lets you teleport forward ten blocks and trigger an […]
Primal Appetite Mod (1.20.1) – Satisfy Food Cravings for Powerful Survival Buffs
Primal Appetite Mod introduces a craving system that rewards you for eating different types of food throughout your day. Every few in-game hours, your character gets a craving for a specific snack or meal. Satisfying these hunger requests gives bonus saturation, extra experience, and long potion buffs like Speed or Haste. You can brew special […]
Embryo Forge Mod (1.8.9) – Craft Mob Spawn Eggs Directly in Survival
Embryo Forge Mod brings a crafting system for mob spawn eggs directly into survival gameplay. Players collect dropped mob loot, mine bluestone, and gather souls to create custom creature eggs. The mod introduces dedicated workstations like the Soul Extractor and Combiner to process materials step by step. It gives you full access to mob summoning […]
Hollow Spirit Requiem Mod (1.16.5, 1.12.2) – Wield Anime Powers and Conquer
Hollow Spirit Requiem Mod transforms your survival world into an anime-themed RPG packed with spiritual powers and new realms. You can start as a normal human and advance your path to become a Shinigami, Quincy, or Hollow. The mod adds unique combat mechanics, custom armor sets, and specialized weapon powers to test in combat. You […]
Gabe Up Heroes Pack Mod (1.20.1) – Unlock Superhuman Powers and Level
Gabe Up Heroes Pack Mod brings superhero powers and full RPG character progression to Minecraft. It introduces a custom leveling system where actions like mining, fighting, and using machines reward skill points. You can roll for genetic origins or gain superhuman abilities through survival crafting. Four scaling bosses spawn across the overworld to test your […]
Survival Instinct Skills Mod (26.2, 1.20.1) – Unlock Custom Combat
Survival Instinct Skills Mod adds a survival-focused skill tree for Pufferfish's Skills. It introduces progression paths for fighting and resource gathering in your survival world. You can level up your character and gain useful perks as you play. The mod also includes a reset system to change your allocated points whenever needed. Features: Adds custom […]
Illusion Onslaught Mod (1.20.1) – Master Elemental Magic Against Dark Illagers
Illusion Onslaught Mod introduces elemental magic, a mana system, and dangerous illager foes to your survival world. It brings the unused Illusioner into village raids alongside fresh attacks and minion summons. Players can craft spellbooks, collect ancient scrolls, and battle dark cultists across new structures. A flying boss encounter also awaits those who dare to […]
Advancement Recipes Mod (26.2, 1.21.11) – Earn Every Crafting Recipe
Advancement Recipes Mod locks regular crafting recipes behind structured advancement questlines. You must complete specific game tasks before you can craft better tools, armor, and utility blocks. Every equipment tier requires you to finish a full series of achievements to progress further into survival mode. The mod contains 159 custom advancements spread across multiple progression […]
Kumo Desu Ascension Mod (1.20.1) – Evolve Your Way to the Top of the Food Chain
Kumo Desu Ascension Mod turns your Minecraft world into a harsh survival RPG based on a popular anime. You start at the very bottom of the food chain and must fight to survive against tough enemies. The mod changes how you level up, letting you evolve into different creatures and learn powerful new attacks. Every […]
Runic Skills Mod (1.20.1) – Earn RPG Skill Points By Mining Blocks
Runic Skills Mod adds a natural progression system to your survival world. It tracks the normal actions you take every day, like fighting mobs, mining, or farming, and turns them into skill points. You can level up ten different skill paths depending on how you like to play. As you grow stronger, this mod gives […]