DFN: Lapis Equipment
This Mod adds a Craftable Lapis Sword and Tools!
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About this Mod
Lapis Tools
Put your lapis to work.
This mod adds a full set of lapis tools, giving you a simple and useful upgrade path using a resource that often goes unused. Lapis tools are slightly better than iron, making them a solid mid-game option without changing the core Minecraft feel.
🔷 What’s Included
- Lapis Sword
- Lapis Pickaxe
- Lapis Axe
- Lapis Shovel
- Lapis Hoe
⚙️ Key Traits
- Balanced stats – sits between iron and diamond
- Reliable durability - 350 Uses
- Easy crafting – uses lapis like a standard material
- Higher Enchantability - Lapis Tools have the highest Enchantability of all Tools
🎯 Design Philosophy
Lapis tools are designed to feel natural and straightforward.
No gimmicks—just a clean extension of vanilla progression.
🔧 Vanilla-Friendly
- Simple recipes
- No extra systems or mechanics
- Fits right into your world
A small addition that makes lapis finally useful!
Available Versions
How to Install DFN: Lapis Equipment on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "DFN: Lapis Equipment". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
DFN: Lapis Equipment server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is DFN: Lapis Equipment compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
DFN: Lapis Equipment officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1. 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 DFN: Lapis Equipment – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if DFN: Lapis Equipment 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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