Simple Netherite
The Simple Netherite mod/datapack removes the grind of hunting for Smithing Templates in Minecraft 1.21+. It essentially reverts the upgrade process to a more "classic" feel by swapping rare templates for a common mineral.
Key Changes
Template Replacement: You no longer need the rare Netherite Smithing Template found in Bastions.
The New "Template": A standard Diamond now goes into the Smithing Template slot.
How to Upgrade To create Netherite gear, combine these three items in a Smithing Table:
Slot 1 (Template Slot): 1 Diamond
Slot 2 (Item Slot): Your Diamond tool or armor piece
Slot 3 (Material Slot): 1 Netherite Ingot
Note:
If It Says That The Datapack Is For Older Or Newer Version Dont Worry Just Enable It.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
- Downloads as simplenetherite-1.0.0-datapack-1.21.11-1.21.zip
- Download size: 3 KB
- Download link checked 20 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.