Balm

Balm

Abstraction Layer for Multi-Loader Mods

38.0M downloads
Created Apr 9, 2026
by BlayTheNinth

About

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Balm is a library mod for mod developers that simplifies the process of creating multi-loader mods by providing common interfaces and events and removing the need for most mod-loader specific code.

It is not a magic solution for running Forge and Fabric mods together. As a user, you only need to install this mod if you use a mod that requires it.

Key Points

  • No custom Gradle tooling, official mod loader plugins only
  • Uses Mojang Mappings, supports Jared's Multiloader-Template
  • All-inclusive from networking to configs, no third party dependencies
  • Battle-tested across Blay's 20+ mods ranging from content additions to quality of life utilities
  • Supports NeoForge, Fabric and Forge without duplicate code
  • Snapshots builds for pre-releases and release candidates
  • Unified support for Third Party Mods like Curios/Trinkets or Jade/TheOneProbe
  • Available on CurseForge and Modrinth (incl. Third Party Access)

How to make a mod with Balm (as a mod developer)

  • Check out the documentation for a Getting Started guide as well as an overview over Balm's features.
  • You can use this template repository as a starting point or reference.
  • You can also browse Blay's existing mods' source code to learn how specific things are done.
  • Join Blay and other developers using Balm on the Balm Developers Discord server.

Versions

v21.10.11+neoforge-1.21.10Latest
1.21.10neoforgeJan 16, 2026

- Fixed ItemStack#is mixin to be less invasive, to prevent potentially breaking other mods targetting the same method

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v21.10.11+forge-1.21.10
1.21.10forgeJan 16, 2026

- Fixed ItemStack#is mixin to be less invasive, to prevent potentially breaking other mods targetting the same method

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v21.10.11+fabric-1.21.10
1.21.10fabricJan 16, 2026

- Fixed ItemStack#is mixin to be less invasive, to prevent potentially breaking other mods targetting the same method

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Minecraft: 1.21.10

Loaders: neoforge

Tags

fabricforgeneoforge1.21.71.21.81.21.91.21.101.21.11