
Useful Hats
Hats with special abilities.
About this Mod
Useful Hats
This is a Minecraft mod which adds some useful hats to the game. (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt) All included hats can be dyed and configured

There is a wiki where you can read all details about the hats.
Dependencies
The Fabric / Quilt version needs the following mods:
- Fabric API (Github, Curseforge, Modrinth)
- Cloth Config API (Github, Curseforge, Modrinth)
The Mining Hat uses the light effect of Lucent mod (Curseforge, Modrinth), if it is installed. (Since 1.19.2-3.0.2.0)
All hats can be placed into the head/hat slots of Trinkets mod (Curseforge, Modrinth) since 5.1.1.0. The head/hat slot is added by this mod by default, but it can be changed or removed by datapacks.
All hats can be placed into the head slots of Curios mod (Curseforge, Modrinth) since 1.7.0. The Curios head slot is not added by this mod by default, but it can be added with the config curiosAddHeadSlot (since 1.8.4), by other mods or by yourself.
All hats can be placed into the head slot of Baubles Reborn mod since 1.8.3. (Since 1.19-3.0.0.0 Baubles Reborn is not supported any longer)
Features
Aquanaut Helmet
You get Conduit Power effect for 1 minute. But you have a limited view. (with Respiration enchantment up to 4 minutes)
Bunny Ears
You get Jump Boost effect and you can eat faster. (with Efficiency enchantment up to 7 times)
Chopping Hat
Chopping with an axe is 20% faster. (with Efficiency enchantment up to 150%, stackable with other enchantments and potions)
Ender Helmet
Using an Ender Pearl to teleport to a defined position. Interdimensional traveling possible.
Halo
No monster except bosses attacks you. But beware of the Nether!
Lucky Hat
You get Luck effect while holding an axe, sword or fishing rod.
Mining Hat
Mining with a pickaxe is 20% faster. (with Efficiency enchantment up to 150%, stackable with other enchantments and potions) While holding a pickaxe you get Night Vision effect in dark areas. If Lucent is installed, the Night Vision effect is replaced by the Lucent light effect (Since 1.19.2-3.0.2.0).
Mushroom Hat
You take automatically a bite out of this hat when you are hungry.
Postman Hat
While sprinting you get Speed effect but also Hunger effect. (with Efficiency enchantment up to Speed VI)
Shulker Helmet
You get Levitation effect. (with Efficiency enchantment up to Levitation VI)
Straw Hat
Mining with a hoe (since MC 1.16) or digging with a shovel is 20% faster. (with Efficiency enchantment up to 150%, stackable with other enchantments and potions)
Stocking Cap
A stylish and dyable stocking cap with a christmas design in december..
Wing Helmet
While falling you get Slow Falling effect. Sometimes the helmet is afraid of monsters and flies away.
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FAQ
Can I use this mod in my mod pack?
Yes, you are allowed to use this mod in your mod packs.
Port to another Minecraft version? Which versions are supported?
Sorry, but I do not backport any mod to an older version. Here is a list of all supported and planned versions: Minecraft mod versions of cech12
Is there a Fabric version?
Yes, since 1.20.4 Fabric and Quilt are officially supported. There is no plan to backport Fabric support to earlier Minecraft versions.
Where is the config file?
Since mod version 2.0.0.0 you can find it in the defaultconfig directory. If you change something there it has only an effect on new savegames. For existing savegames you need to go to the serverconfig directory of the savegame.
How can I disable single hats?
Since mod version 2.0.0.0 you need to add a custom datapack or use CraftTweaker to disable single crafting recipes.
I found a bug or I have a good idea to enhance this mod!
Very good! Open an issue at Github. You have no Github-Account? You can also contact me here in the comments or via private message.
Available Versions
How to Install Useful Hats 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Useful Hats". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+22 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Hats 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Useful Hats compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Useful Hats officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Useful Hats – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Useful Hats 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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