
Middle-earth
Join the legendary world of Tolkien's universe from The Lord of The Rings to the Hobbit and more!
Screenshots



![Erebor [Not Included]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/aT3Teaxa/images/554e86e91c1dcde20f6ec90f847e41425173ba74_350.webp)
![Helm's Deep [Not Included]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/aT3Teaxa/images/d259a21ce3412d459183494720c2cfc178d74b3c_350.webp)
![Minas Tirith [Not Included]](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/aT3Teaxa/images/b0c0b290367bb62d747b4c7d8c1ad979fd51bda3_350.webp)
About this Mod

Welcome to this source-available project of
Middle-earth
mod.
This mod is about the famous universe of Middle-earth, from J. R. R. Tolkien's work, into Minecraft.
You'll find a brand new dimension with custom blocks, items, entity, generation, etc.
Current state of the mod
As of now, the mod is in the Alpha development stage, meaning this project is still a prototype, and missing many core features we are planning on adding.
Planned Features
- Brews and stews
Features related to cooking and fancy beverage preparation.
- Trading mechanics
A new trading feature.
- Next iteration on smithing & attributes system
Mechanics related to smithing and gear upgrades.
- Structures mechanics & Settlements
Immersive structures and settlements, aiming to have a cohesive environment.
- Hiring units
Creating a mechanic so npcs can join in the player's adventures!
- New factions
Each update we will deliver more and more factions with custom content for each such as armors, weapons, structures and mounts (or mount armor)! We have a list of factions we want to offer in the team design plans.
Credits
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Developers
- Jukoz
- ObliviousCrab
- Slooshyboi
- TomSchlom
Artists (Models/Textures)
- Boenndal
- Sindavar
- Jooble
- ObliviousCrab
- Angmarzku
- Mark
- Jukoz
- R3tt0
Builders
- Angmarzku
- Arwaeneth
- Boenndal
- Jooble
- Jukoz
- ObliviousCrab
- Slooshyboi
Contributors
- Froosty11
- JB3
- Khuz
- nullBlade
- Number_Sir
- Thorin_The_III
Special Thanks
dylanhugh and Angmarzku for their ideas & arts for Gundabad and more.
License
All of our content is under the ARR license (All Right Reserved), meaning you cannot use our code without our written consent. If you want to use our code in any way, please write an issue using the request template in our Github.
Please be aware that this project is a Minecraft Parody set in the Middle-earth universe and all rights are reserved under Tolkien domain.
Contribution
Contributing to the source code
If you want to help us, please join our Discord server.
Translate our mod to different languages
Current translation progress is as shown below:
if you want to participate in the localization, please join our Discord server or contribute directly in our Crowdin project.
Available Versions
How to Install Middle-earth on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Middle-earth". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Middle-earth 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Middle-earth compatible with fabric?
Middle-earth officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Middle-earth – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Middle-earth 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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