Placebo
by Shadows_of_Fire
A shared library for Apotheosis and other mods by Shadows_of_Fire, providing loot systems, affix data, and config tools.
Overview
Placebo is a library mod created by Shadows_of_Fire. A shared library for Apotheosis and other mods by Shadows_of_Fire, providing loot systems, affix data, and config tools. As a library mod it concentrates on shared code that other mods build on, and it has been downloaded around 40 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.
Placebo is built for players installing Apotheosis and other Shadows of Fire mods. Placebo is the support library those mods are built on, so it is installed as their dependency rather than used directly. It is approachable enough to drop into a world and use right away, with little setup required.
The mod is available for Forge and NeoForge, so it fits a range of modpacks and launchers. It currently targets Minecraft 1.20.1. It runs on both the client and the server, so on a multiplayer server every player who connects needs it installed alongside the server itself.
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Minecraft Versions
Key Features
Placebo brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include loot and affix framework, plus configuration and data tools, with the full list below.
- Loot and affix framework
- Configuration and data tools
- Attribute and enchant helpers
- Shared base classes
- Required by Apotheosis
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How to install Placebo
Placebo supports Forge and NeoForge; pick one loader (you cannot mix them) and install it for your chosen Minecraft version. It is built for Minecraft 1.20.1, so match your profile to that version.
- 1Choose and install one mod loader from Forge and NeoForge for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1).
- 2Check the download page for any required libraries. Placebo lists no hard dependencies here, but it is always worth confirming for your exact version.
- 3Drop the Placebo .jar file into your instance's mods folder. On a server, place it in the server's mods folder instead, and make sure every connecting player has it too.
- 4Launch the game with that loader profile and confirm Placebo appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and any library requirements.
Supported Minecraft version: 1.20.1.
See our full mod install guideCompatibility & alternatives
Placebo works particularly well alongside Apotheosis. It targets the Forge side of the ecosystem, so it fits comfortably into Forge and NeoForge packs.
As a library mod, Placebo adds no content of its own and has a negligible footprint, it exists to support the mods that depend on it.
If you are comparing options, a similar mod worth a look is (no direct alternative, it is a dependency library). They overlap in purpose, so most players pick whichever suits their loader and pack.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Placebo mod do?
A shared library for Apotheosis and other mods by Shadows_of_Fire, providing loot systems, affix data, and config tools. It is a library mod by Shadows_of_Fire, aimed at players installing Apotheosis and other Shadows of Fire mods.
Is Placebo Forge or Fabric?
Placebo supports Forge and NeoForge. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.
What Minecraft versions does Placebo support?
Placebo currently targets Minecraft 1.20.1. Download the build that matches that version exactly.
Does Placebo need any dependencies?
No, Placebo lists no required mod dependencies here, so it works as a standalone install. It is still wise to confirm on the download page for your exact version.
Can I use Placebo on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Placebo runs on client and server, so install it on the server and make sure every player who joins has the same version installed too.
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