Create a minecraft mod
Create a simple Minecraft mod to add a new block and item using beginner-friendly tools, learning coding basics and testing in-game safely.
Step-by-step guide to create a Minecraft mod
How To Make a Minecraft Mod 1.19 Without Coding Easy Tutorial (Forge) 2023
Step 1
Make a backup of your Minecraft worlds by copying the saves folder to a safe place so your games stay safe.
Step 2
Open MCreator so you can start making your mod with its beginner tools.
Step 3
Create a new workspace in MCreator and give it a fun name for your mod project.
Step 4
Create a new block element in the workspace to begin your custom block.
Step 5
Configure the block by giving it a name and setting simple properties like hardness and the creative tab.
Step 6
Make or import a block texture using MCreator’s texture editor and assign it to your block.
Step 7
Save the block element so your work is kept in the workspace.
Step 8
Create a new item element and give the item a name to go with your block.
Step 9
Set the item’s properties like stack size and which creative tab it appears in.
Step 10
Add a crafting recipe or set the block to drop your item when broken so players can get the item in-game.
Step 11
Build and export your mod as a JAR file using MCreator’s export tools.
Step 12
Put the exported mod JAR into Minecraft’s mods folder and then share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if MCreator or the MCreator texture editor is hard to get or run on our computer?
If MCreator is unavailable, use Blockbench or any image editor to make your block texture and then follow a simple Forge modding tutorial to create a workspace and produce the exported JAR instead of using MCreator's built-in tools.
Why won't my mod show up in Minecraft after I export the JAR and put it in the mods folder?
If the exported JAR doesn't load, check that the workspace Minecraft version in MCreator matches your game version, confirm the JAR is placed in Minecraft's mods folder, and rebuild the mod after fixing any version mismatches or missing dependencies.
How can I adapt the steps for different ages so kids can still participate safely and learnably?
For younger kids (5–8), have an adult make the backup and MCreator setup while the child chooses a block name and color in the texture editor, and for older kids (10+), let them create the block, set properties, add a recipe, and export the JAR with guided supervision.
What are simple ways to personalize or extend the mod after making the basic block and item?
You can personalize the mod by editing the block texture, adding a custom drop or crafting recipe in MCreator, giving the block special properties (like light level or hardness), and then include screenshots and a short description when sharing the exported JAR on DIY.org.
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Facts about Minecraft modding and beginner coding
⚠️ Always back up your worlds and test mods in a separate save—modding changes game files and can corrupt worlds if not careful.
🛠️ MCreator is a beginner-friendly drag-and-drop tool used by educators and kids to make mods without deep coding.
🎮 Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time with over 200 million copies sold.
🧩 The Minecraft mod community has created tens of thousands of mods that add new blocks, items, creatures, and mechanics.
🧑💻 Minecraft: Java Edition is written in Java, which is a great language to learn for beginner modders.
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