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Minecraft 1.12.2 Mods

37 of the 117 mods here have a build for Minecraft 1.12.2. A jar for 1.12.2 does not start in a profile on another version. The game itself stands at 26.2 while 1.12.2 keeps its own builds. 18 of these 1.12.2 files are hosted here.

30 makers publish something for 1.12.2. 1.12.2 has a separate build per loader, so pick both. Xaero's Minimap is the most followed mod with a 1.12.2 build. 20 are rated beginner on 1.12.2, 5 advanced.

Mods for this version
37 of 117 documented here
Loaders
Forge 37 · NeoForge 31 · Fabric 21 · Quilt 2
Biggest groups
Utility 10 · Library 6 · Tech 5
Download here
18 files on our own server
Just Enough ItemsBeginner

The most essential recipe viewing mod for modded Minecraft, showing all items and their crafting recipes in an overlay.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
250M
JourneyMapBeginner

A real-time mapping mod that renders explored terrain as a minimap and fullscreen map with waypoints and mob tracking.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
200M
GeckoLibAdvanced

An animation library for Minecraft mods that enables complex entity animations created in Blockbench.

ForgeFabricNeoForgeQuilt
Library
180M
PatchouliIntermediate

A data-driven in-game documentation and guide book system used by many mods to provide players with mod documentation.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Library
180M
Biomes O' PlentyBeginner

One of the most popular biome mods, adding over 50 new biomes with unique terrain, vegetation, and atmosphere to world generation.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
World Generation
130M
Tinkers' ConstructIntermediate

A tool and weapon crafting mod where players smelt materials, build custom tools from parts, and modify them with traits.

Forge
Combat
130M
Xaero's MinimapBeginner

A lightweight minimap mod with entity radar, waypoint management, cave maps, and a customizable display position.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
130M
MekanismAdvanced

Tech mod with advanced ore processing, energy generation, digital storage, and high-tech tools and armor.

ForgeNeoForge
Tech
120M
MantleBeginner

A shared library for Tinkers' Construct providing data-driven materials, book rendering, and fluid tank utilities.

Forge
Library
120M
The Twilight ForestBeginner

A dimension mod adding a vast magical forest with unique biomes, challenging bosses, and elaborate dungeon structures.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Adventure
110M
Xaero's World MapBeginner

A fullscreen world map companion to Xaero's Minimap showing explored terrain with waypoints and cave layer navigation.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
110M
ControllingBeginner

Adds a search bar and conflict detection to the keybinding settings screen, essential for modpacks with many keybinds.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
100M
AppleSkinBeginner

Adds hunger and saturation information overlays to the HUD and tooltips, showing food value before eating.

ForgeFabricNeoForgeQuilt
Utility
100M
BotaniaIntermediate

A botanical-themed magic mod centered around generating mana from flowers, then using it to power devices and rituals.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Magic
90M
Immersive EngineeringIntermediate

A retro-futuristic tech mod built around multiblock machines, realistic power distribution with wires, and industrial aesthetics.

ForgeNeoForge
Tech
85M
Ender IOIntermediate

A compact tech mod known for its conduit system that allows multiple types of transport in a single block space.

ForgeNeoForge
Tech
75M
Refined StorageIntermediate

A mass storage mod offering digital item and fluid storage with autocrafting, wireless access, and a clean interface.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Tech
70M
Storage DrawersBeginner

A storage mod adding compact drawer blocks that display their contents visually, with upgrades for capacity and features.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
70M
ThaumcraftAdvanced

A classic arcane magic mod with aspect-based research, wand crafting, infusion altars, and thaumic golems.

Forge
Magic
65M
EnderCoreBeginner

A shared library mod required by Ender IO, providing common utilities, rendering helpers, and configuration tools.

ForgeNeoForge
Library
65M
Ice and Fire: DragonsIntermediate

A fantasy creature mod adding dragons, mythological creatures, and legendary weapons to the Minecraft world.

ForgeNeoForge
Adventure
60M
Mystical AgricultureIntermediate

A resource-growing mod that lets players farm any material by growing essence crops, from iron to diamonds and mod resources.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Farming
60M
FTB QuestsIntermediate

A quest and progression system for modpacks, allowing pack makers to create guided questlines with rewards and chapters.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
60M
FTB LibraryBeginner

A shared library for FTB mods providing GUIs, networking, sidebar integration, and team management systems.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Library
60M
The AetherBeginner

A sky dimension mod adding a heavenly realm with floating islands, unique mobs, dungeons, and boss fights above the clouds.

ForgeNeoForge
Adventure
55M
ClumpsBeginner

Groups XP orbs together into a single entity, reducing lag from large numbers of orbs in mob farms and grinders.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Performance
55M
IndustrialCraft 2Advanced

One of the original Minecraft tech mods, featuring EU power, nuclear reactors, advanced machines, and crop breeding.

Forge
Tech
55M
MrCrayfish's Furniture ModBeginner

One of the most popular furniture mods, adding over 80 pieces of functional furniture from TVs and computers to fridges and baths.

ForgeNeoForge
Decoration
55M
Blood MagicAdvanced

A dark magic mod revolving around a blood-powered altar system, sacrificial rituals, living armor, and demonic will.

ForgeNeoForge
Magic
50M
Cucumber LibraryBeginner

A shared library for Mystical Agriculture and other mods by BlakeBr0 providing base classes and crafting tools.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Library
50M
Chisels & BitsIntermediate

A micro-block mod that allows players to chisel individual bits from blocks to create detailed sculptures and patterns.

ForgeNeoForge
Decoration
45M
Nature's CompassBeginner

A compass that can locate any biome in the world, displaying distance and direction to help players find specific biomes.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
45M
Carry OnBeginner

Lets players pick up and carry blocks, tile entities, and even mobs by shift-right-clicking, and place them elsewhere.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Utility
45M
Entity CullingBeginner

Skips rendering entities and block entities that are not visible to the player, improving FPS in entity-heavy areas.

ForgeFabricNeoForge
Performance
40M
Electroblob's WizardryBeginner

An RPG-style magic mod adding discoverable spell books, wand casting, wizard towers, and a large spell arsenal.

Forge
Magic
30M
Epic FightIntermediate

A combat overhaul mod replacing the vanilla attack system with animation-based combos, dodging, and stamina mechanics.

ForgeNeoForge
Combat
20M
AgriCraftIntermediate

A crop breeding and genetics mod that adds crop sticks, mutation, seed analysis, and an irrigation system.

Forge
Farming
18M

Frequently asked questions

  1. Is there much for 1.12.2?

    37 of the 117 mods documented here ship a 1.12.2 build, from 30 makers. They split as Forge 37, NeoForge 31, Fabric 21, Quilt 2.

  2. Fabric or Forge on 1.12.2?

    Forge carries the most here on 1.12.2, 37 mods. A mod is built per loader and per version, so the file has to match both. One profile runs one loader.

  3. Can I use a newer mod on 1.12.2?

    No. A jar is compiled against one game version. A build for 26.2 will not load on 1.12.2, and the other way round it fails too. The mod page names every version its maker signed off.

  4. Do you host 1.12.2 files?

    18 of the 1.12.2 files sit on our own server, unchanged, with the checksum of the maker's build beside them. The rest link to the maker because his licence keeps every right with him.