Craft More Chains
Increases the output of the chain recipe, giving 2 chains per craft instead of 1.
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About this Mod
Craft More Chains
In vanilla Minecraft, crafting chains yields only 1 chain per recipe (using 1 ingot and 2 nuggets). Craft More Chains changes this by giving you 2 chains instead of 1.
Recipes
(Note: The copper chain recipe is only available for Minecraft versions 1.21.9 and above, as copper chains do not exist in earlier versions of the game.)
Can I get more than 2 chains per craft?
Yes! You can easily adjust the recipe output yourself.
How to get more than 2 chains:
- Extract the Download: Download the mod/datapack file and extract (unzip) it.
- Find the Recipe File(s):
- Minecraft 1.21.9 and above: Go to
data/minecraft/recipe/and edit bothiron_chain.jsonandcopper_chain.json. - Minecraft 1.21-1.21.8: Go to
data/minecraft/recipe/and editchain.json. - Minecraft 1.20.6 and below: Go to
data/minecraft/recipes/and editchain.json.
- Minecraft 1.21.9 and above: Go to
- Change the amount: Open the
.jsonfile, find"count": 2and change it to any number between 1 and 64. Save and close. - Re-pack the file: Select all files inside the extracted folder and compress (zip) them back together.
- Tip: Make sure the
datafolder is at the top level of your zip file, not tucked inside another folder!
- Tip: Make sure the
- Rename file extension: If you're using the mod version, rename the file extension
.zipto.jar. You're done!
Why I made Craft More Chains?
Craft More Chains is designed for use with Craftable Chainmail Armor. It lets you craft chainmail armor using chains, making it more expensive than iron armor. With Craft More Chains, chainmail armor becomes less expensive than iron armor.
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Available Versions
How to Install Craft More Chains on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Craft More Chains". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+36 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Craft More Chains server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Craft More Chains compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Craft More Chains officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Craft More Chains – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Craft More Chains consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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