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oldcraftallow

by PCniconi88 · on Modrinth

Mod to make available deleted elements, crafts and items. Free Minecraft Java datapack for 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2.

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Minecraft version

⬇ Download for 26.1–26.1.2 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.20.1–1.21.1 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.19.4 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.19.2 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.19 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.18.2 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.18.1 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.16.5 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.14.4 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.20.1–1.21.1 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Quilt⬇ Download for 1.16–1.16.5 · Data pack
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.
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Important: Starting with version 1.3.5, the license has changed from CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 to MIT

OldCraftAllow Ever missed being able to craft an Enchanted Golden Apple or chainmail armor? How about crafting saddles and horse armor for all types of horses? OldCraft is here to bring back these lost recipes and more, including new items that were once part of the game.

🧱 What It Adds

This mod restores several features that have been removed or were never craftable in vanilla Minecraft, including:

Craftable Items:

Chainmail Armor

Enchanted Golden Apples

Horse Armor for all types of horses

Additional Items:

Ruby and Ruby Ore (no longer in the game)

Grassless Dirt (a block that no longer generates naturally in the game)

Legacy Features like old dungeon generation and pre-1.14 village layouts (toggleable via config)

etc.

🎯 Why You Might Want This

Do you miss the nostalgic features of older Minecraft versions, or just want more crafting options in your game? This mod brings back some of the best bits from past Minecraft updates, so you can experience them in the latest versions. It’s perfect for modpacks, custom survival worlds, or anyone who loves exploring Minecraft’s history.

⚠ Compatibility Notes This mod may conflict with other mods that add crafting recipes for the Enchanted Golden Apple, Horse Armor, or other removed content. Be sure to check for recipe conflicts if you’re using multiple mods that restore legacy items.

🧩 Supported Versions(schedule)

Minecraft: 1.12.2 through 1.21.x

Loaders: NeoForge,Forge, Quilt,Fabric(Quilt, Fabric version 1.20.1 is the only version we plan to support!) Datapack (Support for the Datapack version has ended!) ❌ Other mod loaders aren’t supported at the moment.

🔧 Features

Restores classic crafting recipes and other nostalgic content

Adds new items like Ruby and Grassless Dirt

Configurable: enable/disable features via the config file

Modpack-friendly and lightweight

Actively maintained, with more content to be added!

📥 How to Install

Download and install Fabric, NeoForge, or Forge for your Minecraft version.

Download the mod file from the modrinth page..jar

Drop the file into your Minecraft folder..jarmods

(Optional) After launching the game, tweak the settings in the config file to your liking.

Enjoy the restored content!

🐞 Found a Bug or Have Suggestions?

If you encounter any issues or want to share your thoughts, please report them on the GitHub Issues page. We appreciate your feedback and contributions!

Verified by MCModsHub

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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