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Random Loot Wiki & Guide

Adds Loot Cases that yield randomized armor, tools, and Random Essence, plus Trait Addition and Subtraction Templates for modifying item traits.

Contents (7)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Processes
  4. Items
  5. Frequently asked questions
  6. Related mods

Overview

Random Loot Mod transforms the standard Minecraft progression by replacing static tool tiers with a dynamic, RPG-style loot system. Instead of simply crafting a diamond sword, players obtain Loot Cases through combat or exploration. These cases contain randomized equipment—swords, pickaxes, axes, and shovels—each featuring unique names, varying base stats, and special traits.

As players use these tools, they gain experience and level up, further enhancing their attributes. The mod also features a scaling system where the quality of loot improves the more cases a player opens, rewarding long-term survival and battle-hardened explorers.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Add and Remove Traits with TemplatesTwo Templates, Two Jobs The mod gives you two template items: Trait Addition Template and Trait Subtraction Template…How to Get and Open a Loot CaseGetting a Loot Case A Loot Case is the entry point for everything else in this mod. You obtain one through the mod's…How to Repair Random Loot Mod ItemsThe Repair Path Random Armor and Random Tool are the mod's gear pieces, and both are repaired through the mod's…Loot CasesLoot Cases are the primary method of obtaining gear in this mod. They act as consumable containers that, when…Random Loot Mechanics & ProgressionThe mod features a Global Progress system. Every time a player opens a Loot Case , the mod tracks it. As the total…Random Loot Modification and CraftingUnlike standard gear, Random Loot items are modified using Trait Templates and the Smithing Table . Trait Templates…Random Loot Traits and ModifiersTraits are special enchant-like abilities that provide unique utility or combat effects. These are separate from…Randomized EquipmentEvery item generated from a Loot Case is unique. The mod uses a procedural naming system and a randomized stat…Turning Random Essence into Usable GearWhat Random Essence Is For Random Essence is the mod's processing material. It drops from Loot Cases and feeds the…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 1minecraft:smelting · 2

Items

Loot CaseRandom ArmorRandom EssenceRandom ToolTrait Addition TemplateTrait Subtraction Template

Frequently asked questions

What items does the Random Loot Mod add?
The mod registers six items/blocks: Loot Case, Random Armor, Random Essence, Random Tool, Trait Addition Template, and Trait Subtraction Template. These are the only entries present in the registry.
How do I craft a Loot Case?
Loot Case is produced through the mod's crafting_shaped recipe. It is the only shaped crafting recipe present in the mod.
How do I get Random Essence?
Random Essence is obtained through one of the mod's two smelting recipes. Place the appropriate input in a furnace to smelt it.
What is Random Armor used for?
Random Armor is a registry item in the mod. It is one of the six registered entries and can be obtained through the mod's recipes.
What is Random Tool used for?
Random Tool is a registered item in the mod. Like Random Armor, it is one of the six entries in the registry.
How do I use the Trait Addition Template?
Trait Addition Template is a registered item in the mod. It is one of the six registry entries and is used in the mod's crafting/processing systems.
How do I use the Trait Subtraction Template?
Trait Subtraction Template is a registered item in the mod. It is one of the six registry entries and functions alongside the Trait Addition Template.
What recipe types does the mod use?
The mod uses smelting (2 recipes) and crafting_shaped (1 recipe). No other recipe types are present.
Where does Random Essence come from in a furnace?
Random Essence is one of the outputs of the mod's smelting recipes. Put the correct input into a furnace to produce it.
Is there a repair station in the Random Loot Mod?
No repair station exists in the registry. The mod only registers Loot Case, Random Armor, Random Essence, Random Tool, Trait Addition Template, and Trait Subtraction Template.
How do I repair Random Loot Mod items?
There is no repair station or repair recipe in the mod's registry. Repairing must be done through vanilla means if the item supports it.
What is the Loot Case used for?
Loot Case is a registered block/item in the mod and is the output of the mod's crafting_shaped recipe. It is one of the six registry entries.