Not Lazy Chainmail

Not Lazy Chainmail

A chainmail mod that does more than add crafting recipes!

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Screenshots

The new chainmail armors.
New curios.
An automation setup.
New tools/weapons.
New chain blocks.
Leathersmithing example.

About this Mod

Not Lazy Chainmail is here to remedy the problem with most mods regarding chainmail -- the crafting table! No more putting chains, chainmail sheets, chainmail pads, or other items in the shape of armor. Instead, you can manually create wire, wind it up, snip the chains, and then add each chain to the final project just like real chainmail! Alongside a revamp of how chainmail armor is created, it also adds a wide variety of other chain-adjacent tools, armor, blocks, and more!

Credit to MCreator for an easy-to-learn and easy-to-use mod-making system! :D
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For more information, visit the wiki!

This mod requires Curios API.
It is recommended to use Just Enough Items (JEI) alongside Not Lazy Chainmail for the best experience.

New Chainmail Armor

Chainmail is currently only made of iron in most mods. Why not expand out to other metals? Introducing Gold, Copper, Netherite, Rose Gold, and Iron Composite Chainmail Armor sets! Each set has different use cases, especially when paired with Curios.
The chainmail armors.

Leathersmithing

With the introduced Leathersmithing system, Shields and Chainmail Armor can be buffed with thousands of combinations of Leather Paddings. These paddings can buff normal armor stats such as Toughness and Knockback Resistance, but others can increase Health, repair your armor in the sun, and if you're not careful, even make you float away!
Padding used on a Chainmail Chestplate.

Building Blocks

Let out your inner builder with more blocks based on and created with chains, including Ornate Glass, Chain Link Fences, and new Chain variants!
New chain blocks.

Tools & Weapons

There are now unique tools and weapons that can be created through making chainmail!

Whips - Faster cooldown, less damage, unique enchantments

Flails - Slower cooldown, more damage, unique enchantments

Nunchucks - A high-speed close-range weapon with unique enchantments

Lassos - Used to slow down enemies, unique enchantments

Ropes - Creates a scalable rope to go up and down with ease

Chain Launcher - Fling yourself high into the air

Chainsaw - Cleave through trees with ease!

Chainsword - Maul through enemies with a souped-up sword!

Chainmail tools on a wall.

Curios

Various wearable Curios can be created through chainmail out of the materials, including Bracelets, Necklaces, Gloves, and Belts! They each give unique effects, with some of them boosted when worn with their respective armor sets! Maybe you construct a build where you generate lightning to strike down foes and heal yourself, or perhaps turn yourself into a cactus that is powered by advancement progress... You decide!
Chainmail curios on a wall.

Automation

Not even a small blurb can describe the various automation blocks and features added. Create simple or complex systems to construct chainmail, sort and store items, and even generate and process various resources!

Do you like the idea of the unique chainmail creation system, but don't want all the extra fluff and features? Check out Lazy Chainmail!

Available Versions

Not Lazy Chainmail 1.2.5release
MC 1.20.1forge
March 16, 2026
Not Lazy Chainmail 1.2.4release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 5, 2026
Not Lazy Chainmail 1.2.3release
MC 1.20.1forge
December 19, 2025
Not Lazy Chainmail 1.2.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
December 12, 2025
Not Lazy Chainmail 1.2.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
September 12, 2025

How to Install Not Lazy Chainmail on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Not Lazy Chainmail". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Not Lazy Chainmail 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 Not Lazy Chainmail compatible with forge?

Not Lazy Chainmail officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Not Lazy Chainmail – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Not Lazy Chainmail 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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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.20.1