Vanguard's Kit
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
Vanguard's Kit is a Minecraft Forge mod that adds custom player inventory slots and empowers developers to enhance Minecraft’s combat system with synced…
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Vanguard's Kit is a powerful Forge modding utility designed to expand Minecraft's combat and inventory systems. It allows developers to create custom player inventory slots with full syncing, saving, and GUI support—perfect for gear-based mods, ability systems, and RPG mechanics.
Whether you're building a mythological powers mod or a tactical combat overhaul, Vanguard's Kit gives you some of the tools to make it seamless.
Features
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Custom Inventory Slots API
Easily register new inventory slots (relics, abilities, accessories, etc.) using Vanguard’s synced container system. -
Combat Integration
Hook into Minecraft’s combat flow to create custom effects, ability triggers, and combat mechanics. -
Full Sync Between Client & Server
No more ghost items or duplication bugs—Vanguard's Kit handles the hard parts of syncing slot data across sides. -
Persistent & Capability-Backed
Each player’s extra inventory is safely stored and loaded using Forge capabilities, with optional syncing to UIs. -
Creative & Survival Mode Support
Vanguard's Kit respects game modes and handles inventory logic for both, with tools to detect context-sensitive behavior. -
GUI Integration Ready
Display custom slots in the inventory beside armor, or anywhere you want with full container/screen support.
For Developers
Vanguard's Kit is designed to be developer-first. Register your own slot types, containers, or capability integrations.
Full documentation coming soon on GitHub.
Join the Discord or report issues on GitHub.
Need a foundation for your combat gear system? Start with Vanguard's Kit.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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 CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as vanguard-beta-1.20.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 327 KB
- Download link checked 2 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.