Screenshot 1 of 1. MinecraftHub-generated cover art for Netherite But Cheaper: a floating mountain block island with a workshop of crafting tables and furnaces and a chest, under a sunset sky
What Netherite But Cheaper works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
Netherite But Cheaper is a Minecraft Java mod for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt that trims what netherite costs. It lowers the gold and netherite scrap needed for one ingot, and a stonecutter recipe gets more out of each ancient debris. It must be installed on the server, while clients can leave it out.
Loaders and versions
- Fabric, Forge and Quilt: Minecraft 1.16 to 26.3. The newest build needs no dependencies.
- NeoForge: Minecraft 1.21 to 26.3. The newest build needs no dependencies.
What it changes
- Fewer gold ingots and netherite scrap per netherite ingot.
- A stonecutter recipe that returns more from one ancient debris.
- A netherite upgrade template recipe for 1.20 and later.
That is the whole scope. The creator describes it as a project that does not change much beyond a few recipes, so expect a faster path to a full netherite set and nothing else. The pack states no exact recipe quantities and no config options, so check the recipes in your own world after installing.
Installing the mod or the datapack
Two routes exist. Pick the mod if you already run a loader, or the plain datapack as the other download.
- 1.Mod route: install the matching loader for your game version using the Fabric guide or the Forge and NeoForge guide, then put the mod file in the mods folder.
- 2.Launch Minecraft with the loader's profile. The newest release needs no other mods.
- 3.Datapack route: download the plain datapack from the same Modrinth page.
Who it suits
It suits survival worlds and servers where netherite feels like too much grind but you do not want a larger overhaul. The trade-off is how narrow it is. If you want new gear or tougher progression, look elsewhere.
Questions about Netherite But Cheaper.
4 questions
Does Netherite But Cheaper work on multiplayer servers?
Yes. The mod is required on the server, so the server owner installs it. Players joining do not have to add it, since client installation is optional. Builds exist for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, so the server needs the one that matches its loader.
Is Netherite But Cheaper a mod or a datapack?
Both. The project ships mod files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and a separate plain datapack. They share one purpose, cheaper netherite recipes, so use whichever suits your setup.
Does Netherite But Cheaper work on Bedrock Edition?
No. Netherite But Cheaper is a Java Edition project hosted on Modrinth. Bedrock Edition cannot load mods and uses a different format, so this Java Edition project is not something Bedrock players can install. Its builds target Java Edition only, covering Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt plus a plain datapack.
What exactly does Netherite But Cheaper change?
It lowers the gold and netherite scrap required for an ingot, adds a stonecutter recipe that yields more from ancient debris, and includes an upgrade template recipe for 1.20 and later.
