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Forge Mods for Minecraft Java

Browse 56 free Forge mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Modern Guns, Legacy Nether: Extended, Siren Head: Java Edition.

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Modern Guns
26.2fabric

Modern Guns

A datapack that adds 23+ real-life firearms, each with unique stats. Features three distinct tiers and six separate weapon types.

367kdownloads
Legacy Nether: Extended
26.1fabric

Legacy Nether: Extended

Blends the nostalgic console-era Nether with modern features for the ultimate hybrid experience!

176kdownloads
Siren Head: Java Edition
1.20.1forge

Siren Head: Java Edition

Adds a modern legend to Minecraft!

114kdownloads
aquaacrobaticslegacy
forge

aquaacrobaticslegacy

Aqua Acrobatics is a direct port of the new movement features added in modern versions of Minecraft, most notably the swimming mechanic.

29kdownloads
Modern Fullbright
1.21.1forge

Modern Fullbright

Modern fullbright, no more dark! See everything with light in any server!

18kdownloads
[SBW] Skyfront
1.20.1forge

[SBW] Skyfront

Modern drone warfare for Superb Warfare: recon and thermal quadcopters, FPV kamikaze drones, interceptors, the Molniya strike drone, Shahed launches, radar and air-raid sirens — built for multiplayer servers.

11kdownloads
Jurassic Returned
1.20.1forge

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...

9.3kdownloads
Techguns Reborn
1.20.1forge

Techguns Reborn

Modern Techguns unofficial port for Minecraft

9.0kdownloads
Fluidic Tanks
1.20.1forge

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!

4.5kdownloads
Modern Chickens
1.20.1forge

Modern Chickens

An unofficial port of setycz's Chickens mod, and timrwood's Roost mod combined into a single package, with new features!

4.4kdownloads
(Solesteam's) Lucky Blocks
1.20.1forge

(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!

4.4kdownloads
Modern Damage Control
1.20.1forge

Modern Damage Control

A mod that brings realistic body part damage, advanced armor mechanics, and a tactical medical system to Minecraft.

3.4kdownloads
CreateWorldUI
1.7.10forge

CreateWorldUI

Modern Minecraft world creation, backported to 1.7.10 / 1.12.2

3.0kdownloads
SCP: Modern
1.20.1forge

SCP: Modern

Enter a modern world inspired by the SCP universe where exploration, survival, and mysterious encounters change the way you play Minecraft.

2.8kdownloads
Aqua Acrobatics Legacy (ragecraft version)
1.7.10forge

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

2.7kdownloads
No Modern Mobs
1.20.1forge

No Modern Mobs

Removes mobs that aren't in Beta 1.7.3

2.5kdownloads
Budding Polar
1.7.10forge

Budding Polar

Backports budding certus quartz feature from modern versions of Applied Energistics 2 to 1.7.10 and 1.12.2

2.5kdownloads
James Post Modern Titans
forge

James Post Modern Titans

Massive Robotic Suits, Giant Weapons, Giant Thruster Packs, Giant Industrial Tools!

1.9kdownloads
Bosscraft 2: Remake
1.21.8neoforge

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.

1.5kdownloads
Cauldron++
1.7.10forge

Cauldron++

Cauldron++ is a mod which implements b1.9-pre2 brewing system back to modern Minecraft.

1.5kdownloads
GTM Extended Features
1.20.1forge

GTM Extended Features

An addon that adds QoL features into Gregtech modern

668downloads
Golem-Crackiness
forge

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.

588downloads
Lovely Robot: Tribute
1.21.1neoforge

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.

584downloads
ModernDifficultyLocker
1.7.10forge

ModernDifficultyLocker

A UI backport mod to backport the Difficluty Lock button.

447downloads
Lumi's Lots
1.7.10forge

Lumi's Lots

Backports and reworks modern features while adding new features to 1.7.10.

434downloads
Balanced Minecarts
1.20.1forge

Balanced Minecarts

Slightly modified version of Modern minecarts by lordkipama for my personal use

315downloads
Clay Soliders Reborn
1.20.2forge

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.

255downloads
Modern Regen
1.7.10forge

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.

246downloads
Magically Engraved
1.21.4fabric

Magically Engraved

Bridges the gap between modern Minecraft tech and ancient magic. Use your life-force to change reality.

235downloads
Re-Palamod
1.20.1forge

Re-Palamod

The remake of Palamod, more modernized and built for better vanilla & other mods compatibility.

234downloads
Aura Building
1.20.1forge

Aura Building

A modern building assistant with 3D ghost block previews, 8 build modes, symmetry mirroring, hotbar palette mixing, terrain adaptation, and instant Ctrl+Z undo. Press B to open the menu.

183downloads
Game rule Backport
1.7.10forge

Game rule Backport

Some modern game rules backported to legacy minecraft.

170downloads
Sound GUI
1.20.1forge

Sound GUI

Get full control over your Minecraft audio. An intuitive, modern interface for managing detailed audio sources and advanced filtering of annoying sounds.

160downloads
Kinda Indev Hell
26.3fabric

Kinda Indev Hell

Modern world generation with lots of lava, enternal darkness, and gritty crimson sky. Almost like Indev's "Hell" map theme!

152downloads
DropTweaks
1.8.9forge

DropTweaks

A minecraft mod for forge 1.8.9 that backports modern drop mechanics and one QOL feature.

116downloads
Extinguishable Torches
26.2fabric

Extinguishable Torches

Re-adds the ability for torches to extinguish from the April Fools 2013 update! Plus modern adaptations!

111downloads