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Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Modding Custom Tools

In this deep-dive tutorial, we’re showing you how to jump into the world of Minecraft modding using the NeoForge framework.

Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Modding Custom Tools

In this video, we cover everything from setting up your development environment to creating your very own custom ores, items, and creative tabs.

Note: This tutorial is designed for Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.1 through 1.21.1. While the logic is similar across versions, compatibility with future releases is not guaranteed.

Pro Tip: This is a dense, technical video. We highly recommend taking it one or two chapters at a time. A basic understanding of Java is recommended to get the most out of this session!