custom chests
This project adds biome-based chests that generate throughout the world. These chests contain unique items that can be traded with specific villagers to obtain powerful weapons. Each biome chest offers different loot and encourages exploration and progress
About this Mod
CUSTOM CHESTS adds ancient custom-made chests containing extremely old weapons, as well as surprisingly futuristic ones. These items are remnants of forgotten civilizations, stored away for centuries and now rediscovered by the player.
Open these ancient chests to obtain rare artifacts with powerful and unique abilities. Some of them are simple, some advanced, and some are dangerously unstable.
Features
Blowgun
A primitive but effective ranged weapon.
Soul Lantern
A mysterious lantern powered by soul energy.
Fog Bomb
Creates a thick fog to obscure vision and assist in escapes or ambushes.
Blowtorch
A high-heat tool capable of burning, melting, or cutting through obstacles.
Additional Weapons
The mod includes more weapons with unusual and powerful abilities, each behaving differently and providing unique advantages.
Ancient Artifacts
All weapons and tools added by this mod are ancient artifacts found inside the custom chests. Each chest generates with a mix of relics — some extremely old, others oddly futuristic — hinting at a forgotten era of advanced technology.
Special Villager
A specific villager with unique trades allows you to unlock several of the strongest weapons. Progressing through their trade tiers grants access to items that can be considered true weapons of mass destruction.
Available Versions
How to Install custom chests on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "custom chests". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
custom chests server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is custom chests compatible with forge?
custom chests officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with custom chests – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if custom chests 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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