Minecraft 1.20.5 Mods
30 of the 117 mods here have a build for Minecraft 1.20.5. A jar for 1.20.5 does not start in a profile on another version. The game itself stands at 26.2 while 1.20.5 keeps its own builds. 19 of these 1.20.5 files are hosted here.
24 makers publish something for 1.20.5. 1.20.5 has a separate build per loader, so pick both. 2 of the 1.20.5 mods want a library beside them. Every mod on this 1.20.5 list also reaches another version.
- Mods for this version
- 30 of 117 documented here
- Loaders
- Fabric 28 · Forge 25 · NeoForge 23 · Quilt 14
- Biggest groups
- Performance 9 · Utility 8 · Library 5
- Download here
- 19 files on our own server
Fabric APIBeginnerThe core API module for Fabric mods providing essential hooks and utilities required by nearly all Fabric mods.
Cloth ConfigBeginnerA configuration screen API that provides a standardized way for mods to display and edit their settings in-game.
JourneyMapBeginnerA real-time mapping mod that renders explored terrain as a minimap and fullscreen map with waypoints and mob tracking.
Architectury APIAdvancedA cross-platform modding API that allows developers to write mods compatible with both Forge and Fabric from a single codebase.
Applied Energistics 2AdvancedA mod focused on creating compact, powerful, and automated storage solutions using ME networks and matter-energy conversion.
GeckoLibAdvancedAn animation library for Minecraft mods that enables complex entity animations created in Blockbench.
JadeBeginnerA tooltip mod that shows information about what you are looking at, including block details, entity info, and mod data.
SodiumBeginnerThe leading rendering optimization mod for Fabric, dramatically improving frame rates through a rewritten rendering engine.
Xaero's MinimapBeginnerA lightweight minimap mod with entity radar, waypoint management, cave maps, and a customizable display position.
Xaero's World MapBeginnerA fullscreen world map companion to Xaero's Minimap showing explored terrain with waypoints and cave layer navigation.
ControllingBeginnerAdds a search bar and conflict detection to the keybinding settings screen, essential for modpacks with many keybinds.
AppleSkinBeginnerAdds hunger and saturation information overlays to the HUD and tooltips, showing food value before eating.
LithiumBeginnerA server-side optimization mod that improves game logic performance including entity AI, world gen, and block ticking.
Iris ShadersBeginnerA shader mod for Fabric that allows OptiFine shader packs to be used alongside Sodium for maximum performance.
Roughly Enough ItemsBeginnerA recipe viewer and item browser for Fabric and Forge, serving as a feature-rich alternative to JEI with plugin support.
FerriteCoreBeginnerA memory optimization mod that reduces RAM usage by optimizing block state storage and other internal data structures.
CC: TweakedAdvancedA programmable computers mod adding Lua-powered computers, turtles, monitors, and networking peripherals.
ClumpsBeginnerGroups XP orbs together into a single entity, reducing lag from large numbers of orbs in mob farms and grinders.
TrinketsBeginnerThe Fabric equivalent of Curios API, adding data-driven accessory slots for rings, necklaces, and other equipment.
Nature's CompassBeginnerA compass that can locate any biome in the world, displaying distance and direction to help players find specific biomes.
TerralithBeginnerA vanilla-style biome overhaul using only vanilla blocks, adding dramatic terrain features and over 85 new biomes.
EmbeddiumBeginnerA Forge/NeoForge port of Sodium providing the same dramatic rendering performance improvements for the Forge ecosystem.
ImmediatelyFastBeginnerOptimizes immediate-mode rendering used by HUDs, GUIs, text, and item displays for a notable FPS boost.
When Dungeons AriseBeginnerA structure mod that generates massive, elaborate dungeon structures throughout the world with unique architecture and loot.
LazyDFUBeginnerDefers unnecessary DataFixerUpper initialization at startup, cutting Minecraft boot times significantly.
ModernFixBeginnerA collection of performance fixes targeting memory usage, load times, and runtime overhead in large modpacks.
Epic FightIntermediateA combat overhaul mod replacing the vanilla attack system with animation-based combos, dodging, and stamina mechanics.
William Wythers' Overhauled OverworldBeginnerA massive biome overhaul adding over 200 new biomes with detailed terrain features, custom trees, and improved vanilla landscapes.
TectonicBeginnerA terrain overhaul mod that generates dramatically larger mountains, deeper valleys, and more varied continent-scale landforms.
Dungeon CrawlBeginnerGenerates massive multi-level dungeon towers below the surface with varied rooms, traps, spawners, and loot.
Frequently asked questions
Is there much for 1.20.5?
30 of the 117 mods documented here ship a 1.20.5 build, from 24 makers. They split as Fabric 28, Forge 25, NeoForge 23, Quilt 14.
Which loader should I use on 1.20.5?
Fabric carries the most here on 1.20.5, 28 mods. A mod is built per loader and per version, so the file has to match both. One profile runs one loader.
Do newer builds work on 1.20.5?
No. A jar is compiled against one game version. A build for 26.2 will not load on 1.20.5, and the other way round it fails too. The mod page names every version its maker signed off.
Where do 1.20.5 downloads come from?
19 of the 1.20.5 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.