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Custom Armor 20 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Custom Armor & Attachables Guide (2026)

Build wearable armor with custom item components, Blockbench geometry, attachables, textures, materials, render controllers, and reliable tests.

August 2026
Intermediate
Loot Tables 19 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Loot Tables: Drops, Chests & Pools (2026)

Create mob and chest loot with pools, rolls, weights, conditions, functions, nested tables, probability tests, and targeted debugging.

August 2026
Intermediate
Functions 17 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Functions (.mcfunction) Guide (2026)

Organize command files, preserve execution context, dispatch tick work safely, reuse patterns, and diagnose functions that never run.

August 2026
Beginner
Publishing 18 min read

How to Publish a Minecraft Mod or Addon on CurseForge (2026)

Prepare the artifact and project page, set versions and dependencies, pass moderation, verify the public file, and ship safer updates.

August 2026
Beginner
Java Modding 16 min read

Fabric vs NeoForge: Which Loader Should Mod Developers Choose?

Compare APIs, dependencies, ecosystems, Java requirements, server testing, releases, audience, and the real cost of supporting both.

August 2026
Intermediate
Crash Logs 18 min read

How to Read Minecraft Java Mod Crash Logs & Find the Broken Mod

Collect the right logs, read stack traces, recognize dependency and mixin failures, isolate conflicts, and send a useful bug report.

August 2026
Beginner
Custom Items 18 min read

How to Make a Custom Item in Minecraft Bedrock (2026)

Create a working item with behavior JSON, icon textures, a translated name, Creative inventory placement, food settings, tests, and fixes.

July 2026
Beginner
Custom Blocks 18 min read

How to Make a Custom Block in Minecraft Bedrock (2026)

Build a placeable and mineable block with terrain textures, materials, names, light, Blockbench guidance, and practical debugging.

July 2026
Beginner
Custom Mobs 22 min read

How to Make a Custom Mob with Blockbench (2026)

Connect entity behavior, client resources, geometry, textures, spawn eggs, natural spawn rules, movement, AI, and animations.

July 2026
Intermediate
Recipes 17 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Custom Recipes Guide (2026)

Write shaped, shapeless, furnace, and tag-based recipes with working JSON examples and a clean recipe debugging process.

July 2026
Beginner
Animation 20 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Animation Controllers Guide (2026)

Connect Blockbench clips to controller states, Molang transitions, blending, the client entity, and repeatable in-game tests.

July 2026
Intermediate
Hytale Plugin 21 min read

How to Create a Hytale Java Plugin in 2026

Set up Java 25, Gradle, manifest metadata, the plugin lifecycle, an authenticated local server, the release JAR, and CurseForge.

July 2026
Intermediate
Script API 18 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Script API Custom Components (2026)

Use Minecraft Bedrock custom components with @minecraft/server in 2026: item JSON, component registration, manifest dependencies, testing, and debugging.

May 2026
Advanced
manifest.json 16 min read

Minecraft Bedrock manifest.json Guide (2026)

A 2026 guide to Minecraft Bedrock manifest.json files: UUIDs, modules, dependencies, pack versions, preview manifest v3 notes, and common import errors.

May 2026
Intermediate
Debugging 14 min read

Minecraft Bedrock Addon Debugging Checklist (2026)

Debug Minecraft Bedrock addons in 2026 with Content Log, script errors, pack UUID checks, stable vs preview API checks, and multiplayer-safe testing.

May 2026
Intermediate
Fabric 20 min read

Create Your First Fabric Mod for Minecraft 1.21.10 (2026)

Start Fabric modding in 2026 for Minecraft 1.21.10: Java prerequisites, Loom, project setup, running the client, adding a first item, and building the JAR.

May 2026
Intermediate
NeoForge 22 min read

Create Your First NeoForge Mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 (2026)

Start NeoForge modding in 2026 for Minecraft 1.21.11: JDK 21, Mod Generator, Gradle import, runClient/runServer, registries, and release testing.

May 2026
Intermediate
CurseForge 15 min read

Hytale Modding in 2026: CurseForge, Plugins, Worlds, and Tools

A careful 2026 Hytale modding guide: CurseForge projects, Java plugins, built-in creation tools, world projects, contest categories, and release planning.

May 2026
Beginner
Addons 8 min read

How to Install Addons in Minecraft Bedrock Edition - Complete Guide

The ultimate step-by-step guide to installing addons on all platforms: Windows 10/11, Android, iOS, Xbox, and more. Includes troubleshooting tips and recommended addon sources.

March 2026
Beginner
Troubleshooting 6 min read

Fix "Missing Dependency" Error in Minecraft Bedrock

Getting a dependency error when installing an addon? Learn what it means, why it happens, and how to fix it on every platform.

March 2026
Beginner
Troubleshooting 7 min read

Fix Invisible Items in Minecraft Bedrock Addons

Items, blocks or weapons showing as invisible? Learn every possible cause and how to fix it on all platforms.

March 2026
Beginner
Troubleshooting 7 min read

Addon Items Show Textures but Don't Work - How to Fix

Custom sword deals no damage? Food doesn't heal? Items look fine but do nothing? Here's every possible fix.

March 2026
Beginner
Hytale 8 min read

How to Install Mods in Hytale - Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Hytale mods. Manual installation, CurseForge, per-world mods, .jar files, and content packs.

March 2026
Beginner
Troubleshooting 6 min read

Fix Duplicate Packs in Minecraft Bedrock

Same pack showing up multiple times? Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent duplicate packs on all platforms.

March 2026
Beginner
File Management 7 min read

How to Delete Packs & Where Addons Are Stored

Learn to manually delete behavior & resource packs, find the com.mojang folder, and manage addon files on every platform.

March 2026
Beginner
Skins 6 min read

How to Use Custom Skins in Minecraft Bedrock

Import your own PNG skin into Minecraft Bedrock. Step-by-step for Windows, Android, iOS, plus skin format tips.

March 2026
Beginner
Shaders 7 min read

How to Install Shaders on Minecraft Bedrock

Enhance your graphics with shaders and RenderDragon packs. Step-by-step for Windows, Android, and iOS.

March 2026
Beginner
Resource Packs 6 min read

How to Install Texture Packs on Minecraft Bedrock

Change the look of your game with resource packs. Full guide for all platforms.

March 2026
Beginner
Troubleshooting 10 min read

How to Fix Minecraft Bedrock Error Codes

Complete guide to Drowned, Creeper, Ghast, and other common error codes with proven fixes.

March 2026
Beginner
Modding 15 min read

Create Your First Minecraft Bedrock Addon from Scratch

Learn addon development from zero. JSON, behavior packs, resource packs, and the Bedrock addon structure.

March 2026
Advanced
Multiplayer 8 min read

How to Play Minecraft Bedrock with Friends

Join friends via LAN, Realms, or servers. Crossplay on all platforms explained.

March 2026
Beginner
Maps 6 min read

How to Install Maps on Minecraft Bedrock

Download and install .mcworld maps on Windows, Android, iOS, and consoles.

March 2026
Beginner
Hytale 12 min read

How to Create Your First Hytale Mod

Get started with Hytale modding: asset packs, Java plugins, and official tools.

March 2026
Intermediate
Hytale 8 min read

Hytale Texture Packs & Shaders Guide

Customize Hytale's visuals with texture packs and shader options.

March 2026
Beginner
Tools 8 min read

Best Free Tools for Game Modding

Essential free software: Blockbench, VS Code, image editors, and more for Minecraft, Hytale, and beyond.

March 2026
Beginner
Backup 7 min read

How to Backup Your Game Saves

Protect your worlds, mods, and progress with proper backups for Minecraft, Hytale, and more.

March 2026
Beginner