Oldschool Netherite
Smelt Netherite directly from Ancient Debris. Instead of using the Smithing Table, craft Netherite Equipment like any other Equipment.
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About this Mod
Ancient Debris and Netherite Scrap now smelt directly into Netherite Ingots.
You can craft Netherite Armor and Tools like Iron, Gold and Diamond Equipment.
Upgrading in the Smithing Table does not work anymore. You can recycle Netherite Upgrade Templates into Diamonds.
🛠️ Installation
Datapack Installation Guide
Copy the .zip archive into the ".minecraft/saves/yourworldname/datapacks" folder, where yourworldname is the name of your world.
Mod installation Guide
Copy the .jar archive into the folder your Mod Loader of choice provides.
⚙️ Compatibility
Versions < 1.3b: Might result in unexpected behavior when mixed with other Datapacks that modify Bastion Remnant loot, but only an insanely small amount of Datapacks acutally does this! [To fix, delete the "data/minecraft/loot_tables" folder inside this data pack.]
❗Issues & Suggestions
Please report issues immediately on my Discord.
Available Versions
How to Install Oldschool Netherite on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Oldschool Netherite". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Oldschool Netherite server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Oldschool Netherite compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Oldschool Netherite officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. 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 Oldschool Netherite – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Oldschool Netherite 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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