What TaCZ (Timeless and Classics Zero) works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Forge |
| Minecraft versions | 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.20, 1.20.1 |
| Environment | Client, Server |
TaCZ (Timeless and Classics Zero) is a Forge mod for Minecraft Java that replaces vanilla melee and bow combat with a full firearms system: gun models, attachments, recoil, and per-weapon reload and inspection animations. It runs on Forge only, for Minecraft 1.18.2 through 1.20.1, and needs the same version installed on both the client and the server. TaCZ is a complete rewrite of the original TaC gun mod by the same development team, released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What TaCZ adds to Minecraft
The mod builds an entire weapons layer on top of vanilla combat, centered on craftable guns instead of swords and bows.
- A gun crafting system in dedicated workbenches, built for survival play rather than a creative-only spawn item
- An attachment UI for scopes, grips, magazines, and other per-weapon modifications
- Recoil, sway, and unique reload and inspection animations for every gun
- Custom gun packs, so new weapons can be added through data and JSON files without writing code
- Rendering that stays compatible with most Iris and OptiFine shader packs
TaCZ on Forge 1.20.1
TaCZ has only ever shipped for Forge. Its version range spans Minecraft 1.18.2 through 1.20.1, and the mod is still actively maintained: the newest build, 1.1.8-hotfix, went out in May 2026 for Minecraft 1.20.1, with hotfix releases landing every few months through the year before it. There is no build for any Minecraft version newer than 1.20.1.
Installing TaCZ
- 1.Install Forge for a Minecraft version between 1.18.2 and 1.20.1.
- 2.Download the matching TaCZ build from the Modrinth project page.
- 3.Place the .jar file in your .minecraft/mods folder, or the server's mods folder for a dedicated server.
- 4.Launch Minecraft on the Forge profile, or start the server, and load into a world.
- 5.Optional: drop gun pack .zip files into .minecraft/tacz and run /tacz reload if they do not load automatically.
Customizing guns and gun packs
Gun packs let players and creators add new weapons to TaCZ through data and JSON files, with no Java coding required. Editing a pack's values from TaCZ's in-game config screen needs Cloth Config API installed alongside it. Without Cloth Config API, gun packs still load and play, but that in-game editing screen is unavailable.
TaCZ showcase
TaCZ (Timeless and Classics Zero) showcase
Questions about TaCZ (Timeless and Classics Zero).
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How do I install TaCZ?
Install Forge for a Minecraft version between 1.18.2 and 1.20.1, then download the matching TaCZ build from Modrinth. Place the .jar in your .minecraft/mods folder, or the server's mods folder for a dedicated server, and launch on the Forge profile. Every player and the server need the same TaCZ and Forge version.
Which Minecraft version does TaCZ support?
TaCZ supports Minecraft 1.18.2 through 1.20.1 on Forge. The mod stays actively maintained on that range: its newest build, 1.1.8-hotfix, released in May 2026 for Minecraft 1.20.1, with hotfix updates landing every few months before it. There is no build for a newer Minecraft version.
Is there a Fabric, NeoForge, or 26.x version of TaCZ?
No. Every release TaCZ has ever published, back to its first version, has been for Forge, and the newest build still targets Minecraft 1.20.1. There is no official Fabric, NeoForge, or Quilt build, and no build for a Minecraft 26.x release. Treat any claim of one as unverified rather than assuming a fork exists.
Does TaCZ work on servers?
Yes. TaCZ is required on both the client and the server, so a dedicated Forge server needs the same TaCZ version loaded as every connecting player. It is not a client-only cosmetic mod: the gun crafting, attachments, and gun pack data all need to match between server and client to work correctly.
Can I add custom guns to TaCZ?
Yes. TaCZ supports gun packs, which add new weapons through data and JSON files without any Java coding, dropped into the .minecraft/tacz folder. Editing a pack's values through TaCZ's in-game config screen additionally needs Cloth Config API installed, though gun packs still load and play without it.
