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Dynamic Lights

60o-Peepo · Modrinth · updated October 25Adds dynamic lights for players, items, mobs, etc.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Adventure
InstallOn a server

Epic Terrain

4wonderful_Ai_Chen · Modrinth · updated September 3This package was written by me through the datapack exercise. Because I was tired of vanilla terrain and I always wanted a realistic terrain that was efficient, I set out to refactor vanilla terrain.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • 1.19.2 — 1.21.1
InstallOn a server

CTOV - Create: Structures

ChoiceTheorem · Modrinth · updated September 3Compatibility datapack between ChoiceTheorem's overhauled village and Create:Structures mod
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Spell Enchants Expanded - Fix for the RPG Enchants

almdudlerking · Modrinth · updated September 3This Datapack makes more Armors be able to use Sunfire, Energize and soulfrost. This mostly works for magister, herald and some archer armors found in prominence II
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Spellblades n Such Unlimited - Temp fix for Prominence II

almdudlerking · Modrinth · updated September 3This Datapack Expands all Spellblades to have 8 enchanting slots instead of only 6, initially designed for Prominence II
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Simply Swords - All the Death Strike

almdudlerking · Modrinth · updated September 26This Datapack adds the spell "Death Strike" to all Greataxes and the watching warglaive from Simply swords
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Simply Swords - All the Festering Strike

almdudlerking · Modrinth · updated September 26This Datapack adds festering strike to all scythes, the toxic longsword and the tainted relic from Simply Swords
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Toolbar Sounds

11villainous-j · Modrinth · updated October 23A lightweight datapack that brings sound effects to your toolbar (hotbar).
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Weapons
InstallOn a server

Mine Treasure

4Frozytime · Modrinth · updated September 26An expansive mining data pack. Adds a probability of obtaining treasures from mining. 100+ custom items, 80+ loot tables, 200+ achievements and much more!
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Weapons
InstallOn a server

Marium's Soulslike Weaponry - All the Smites

almdudlerking · Modrinth · updated September 3This Datapack adds the Spell "Smite" from spellblades n such to a few select Weapons
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Game mechanics
InstallOn a server

Lucario Overhaul [Cobblemon 1.6 Compatible]

JoeSeff · Modrinth · updated September 3A cosmetic datapack for Cobblemon centered around Riolu and Lucario
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Decor
  • Mobs
InstallOn a server

Adventure Dungeons

AlexMega · Modrinth · updated September 3Data pack that will add more structures to your Minecraft world
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • Adventure
InstallOn a server

Matcha Flavoured

12klei_wright · Modrinth · updated 1 day agoReworks minecraft's gameplay to benefit slower, less technical players
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Vanilla game
  • Food
InstallOn a server

Katters Structures

14NiceRon · Modrinth · updated October 20Adds 30+ brand new vanilla like structures to the game
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • Adventure
InstallOn a server

BlazeandCave's Advancements Pack

118Cavinator1 · Modrinth · updated September 26Adds over 900 new advancements to your Minecraft world
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Adventure
InstallOn a server

Camps. Castles. Carriages.

Eugene · Modrinth · updated September 3Add more medieval-fairy-tale style structures to your vanilla world!
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • Decor
InstallOn a server

Better Trees

20EMD123 · Modrinth · updated October 8Vanilla style improvements for overworld trees.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • World generation
  • Decor
InstallOn a server

Cobblemon fast mounts

doctorshabs · Modrinth · updated September 26increases riding speed of bird/ufo/rocket cobblemon in 1.7+
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Adventure
  • Vehicles
InstallOn a server

Battle Towers

1n643064 · Modrinth · updated September 9Adds Battle Towers (WIP)
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Adventure
  • Mobs
InstallOn a server

Hero Proof

1Eugene · Modrinth · updated September 3Earn a medal after winning a raid, and remind villagers to remember you as a hero!
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Utilities
InstallOn a server

Kale's Collection [Cobblemon]

kylbrez · Modrinth · updated September 3A Cobblemon add-on including Pokemon missing from the mod that I've personally modeled.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Mobs
  • 1.20.1
InstallOn a server

Fullbright [Permanent Night Vision]

40o-Peepo · Modrinth · updated October 25Toggleable Fullbright for every player on the server! Also works in singleplayer.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Magic
  • Adventure
InstallOn a server

Sky Void Additions

3BPR02 · Modrinth · updated September 26Vanilla-like mechanics that allow all items, mobs, and advancements to be obtained in SkyBlock. All settings are toggleable in-game.
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Mobs
InstallOn a server

Ore Vein Miner

59quillphen · Modrinth · updated September 26Vein Miner automatically mines connected ore blocks when you break one
  • Client and server
  • Data pack
  • Game mechanics
  • Tech
InstallOn a server

FAQ

How is a datapack different from a mod?

A datapack uses the game's own tools: it changes recipes, loot, structures and advancements. A mod changes the game's code and can add something genuinely new — a block, a mob, an interface. A datapack doesn't need a loader to work.

How do I install a datapack?

Click “Install” and Millida Launcher will add the datapack to the world you choose. To do it manually, put the archive in the datapacks folder inside the world folder and rejoin the world.

Does a datapack work on a server?

Yes, on a regular server without mods: the datapacks folder sits inside the server's world folder. Players don't need to install anything on their clients.

What is a data pack?

A set of files that changes the game with its own tools: recipes, loot, world generation, advancements and command functions. It works from version 1.13 without mods or loaders and is installed into a specific world.

Are there data packs for world generation?

Yes, it is one of their most common jobs: new biomes, terrain, caves and structures. Generation only changes in chunks that have not been created yet, so such a data pack is best added when creating a new world.

Datapacks for Minecraft Java

A datapack changes the game's rules without touching its code: crafting recipes, loot tables, world structures, advancements, command functions. The game supports all of this natively since 1.13, so a datapack needs neither Forge nor Fabric — it's installed into a specific world and works on the vanilla client and a regular server.

Data packs do different jobs: some change world generation — biomes, terrain and structures, others add mechanics, challenges and horror events, and others are made for servers — economy, ranks, command-based minigames. Generation applies only to new chunks, so such packs are added when a world is created. On Millida Hosting a data pack goes onto the server with the On a server button on its page.

That's the main difference from mods: a datapack doesn't show up in the mod list, and it can't add anything the game doesn't have at all — you can't make a new block with its own model this way. On the other hand, it doesn't clash with other packs, doesn't need updating when you switch loaders and doesn't stop you from playing with friends on a regular server. Installing a datapack is simple: put the archive in the datapacks folder inside the world folder, then reload the world or run the reload command. The card lists the game version, author and license, and all releases are gathered in one place.