Refined Steel Works

This mod simply and effectively adds steel metal.

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forge

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About this Mod

This mod adds the complete set of steel tools and armor which are crafted by upgrading iron tools at the smithing table with a steel ingot.

This mod adds the following content.

Items:

Graphite Lump

Steel Ingot

cast iron

Axe Head

tools:

Steel Pickaxe

Steel Axe

Steel Shovel

Steel Hoe

Weapons:

Steel Battle Axe

Steel Sword

Blocks:

Steel Block

To get the battle axe, you have to find the axe head in a treasure chest in a bastion.

Available Versions

Refined Steel Works 1.0.0release

MC 1.16.5forge

April 22, 2026

How to Install Refined Steel Works on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.16.5).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Refined Steel Works". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.16.5

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Refined Steel Works 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 (1.16.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Refined Steel Works compatible with forge?

Refined Steel Works officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.16.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Refined Steel Works – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Refined Steel Works 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.