Guardian Expansion
A 1.20.1 mod that adds blocks, items, tools and armor themed around Guardians
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About this Mod
Guardian Expansion is a 1.20.1 mod that adds blocks, items, and equipment themed around Guardians and Prismarine! Every addition in this mod features a crafting recipe, with some blocks needing to be created using a custom block.
Additions
For more details on additions such as crafting recipes, check out the mods wiki page.
Blocks
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- Prismarine Converter
- Elder Prismarine
- Elder Prismarine Stairs
- Elder Prismarine Slab
- Elder Prismarine Wall
- Elder Prismarine Bricks
- Elder Prismarine Brick Stairs
- Elder Prismarine Brick Slab
- Elder Prismarine Brick Wall
- Elder Dark Prismarine
- Elder Dark Prismarine Stairs
- Elder Dark Prismarine Slab
- Elder Dark Prismarine Wall
Items
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- Prismarine Sword
- Prismarine Pickaxe
- Prismarine Axe
- Prismarine Shovel
- Prismarine Hoe
- Prismarine Helmet
- Prismarine Chestplate
- Prismarine Leggings
- Prismarine Boots
- Guardian Staff
- Guardian Helmet
- Guardian Chestplate
- Guardian Leggings
- Guardian Boots
- Elder Prismarine Shard
- Elder Guardian Staff
- Elder Guardian Helmet
- Elder Guardian Chestplate
- Elder Guardian Leggings
- Elder Guardian Boots
- Ocean Upgrade Template
Modpack Usage
You are allowed to use this mod in your modpacks.
Available Versions
How to Install Guardian Expansion 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Guardian Expansion". 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
Guardian Expansion 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Guardian Expansion compatible with fabric?
Guardian Expansion officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Guardian Expansion – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Guardian Expansion 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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