Gravel Tweaks Mod tackles one of Minecraft's smaller but persistent annoyances: the inconsistent relationship between gravel and flint. Instead of relying on random drops, this mod lets you freely convert between gravel blocks and flint through simple crafting recipes — guaranteeing four flints per gravel block every time. Downloaded over 2,700 times on Modrinth since its 2024 release, it has quietly earned a following among players who want predictable resource management without overhauling vanilla gameplay.
Key Features
- Gravel-Flint Compression: Compress four flints into one gravel block or decompress a gravel block back into four flints, giving you full control over your inventory.
- Guaranteed Flint Yield: Every single gravel block produces exactly four flints — no more breaking dozens of gravel hoping for a lucky drop.
- Recipe Substitution: Use gravel in place of flint for certain crafting recipes, saving you a conversion step when flint supplies run low.
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How to Install
- Download and install your preferred mod loader (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric with Fabric API, or Quilt) for your Minecraft version.
- Download the Gravel Tweaks Mod file matching your Minecraft version from the link below.
- Open your Minecraft directory and locate the
modsfolder (create it if it does not exist). - Place the downloaded
.jarfile into themodsfolder. - Launch Minecraft using your mod loader profile and confirm the mod appears in the mod list.
Requirements
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, or NeoForge Installer (depending on chosen loader) |
| Minecraft Versions | 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.13.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Eliminates the randomness of flint drops from gravel entirely
- Supports all four major mod loaders (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt)
- Wide version range from 1.13.2 through 26.1
- Appears to be lightweight — adds only crafting recipes without complex mechanics
Cons
- Very narrow scope — only addresses gravel and flint interactions
- May conflict with other mods that modify gravel drop tables or flint recipes
- No configuration options mentioned for adjusting conversion ratios
Download
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FAQ
How many flints do you get from one gravel block with Gravel Tweaks?
You get exactly four flints from every gravel block, guaranteed. You can also reverse the process by compressing four flints back into one gravel block.
Does Gravel Tweaks work with Fabric and Forge at the same time?
You need to choose one mod loader per installation. Gravel Tweaks supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric (with Fabric API), and Quilt separately — just download the correct version for your loader.
Which crafting recipes does this mod change?
Gravel Tweaks allows you to substitute gravel for flint in certain vanilla crafting recipes. It also adds new recipes for converting between gravel and flint in both directions.
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