Modpack creators know the struggle: hundreds of duplicate or useless items cluttering inventories, recipe books, and villager trades. Item Obliterator Mod solves that problem with a single JSON config file, letting you surgically remove any item, recipe, or trade from the game. Downloaded over 2.6 million times since its 2023 release, it has become a go-to utility for both modpack developers and server administrators who need tight control over what players can access.
Key Features
- Full Inventory Control — Block specific items from being held, picked up, or dropped. Any banned item is automatically removed from player inventories.
- Recipe & Trade Removal — Eliminate crafting recipes, furnace recipes, and villager trades for any targeted item, preventing players from obtaining it through normal gameplay.
- NBT-Level Filtering — Go beyond simple item IDs. Filter out specific potions, enchanted books, or any item with particular NBT data for precise control.
- Mod Browser Integration — Banned items are automatically hidden from JEI, REI, and EMI, so players never see items they cannot obtain.
- Regex Support — Use regular expressions to target groups of items efficiently instead of listing them one by one.
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How to Install
- Download and install Minecraft Forge or Fabric API for your Minecraft version.
- Download the Item Obliterator Mod file matching your loader and game version.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft and edit the generated JSON config file to define which items to remove.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, or Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge or Fabric API (depending on loader) |
| Minecraft Version | 1.19 – 1.21.5 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- JSON-based configuration makes bulk item removal straightforward
- NBT and regex filtering allow very precise control over banned items
- Automatic JEI/REI/EMI integration keeps the item browser clean
- Supports both Forge and Fabric across a wide range of Minecraft versions
- Large community adoption with over 2.6 million downloads
Cons
- Requires manual JSON editing — no in-game GUI for configuration
- Newer Minecraft versions (1.20.6+) only support Fabric, not Forge
- Regex syntax may be difficult for less technical users
Download
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What's New
- Native NeoForge port for Minecraft 1.21, expanding loader support beyond Fabric.
- Players on NeoForge no longer need workarounds or Forge compatibility layers.
- Continued Fabric support alongside the new NeoForge build.
FAQ
Does Item Obliterator work with JEI, REI, and EMI?
Yes. Any item you ban through the config file is automatically hidden from JEI, REI, and EMI, so players will not see removed items when browsing.
Can I remove specific enchanted books or potions instead of all of them?
Yes. The mod supports NBT-level filtering, which lets you target individual enchanted books, potions, or any item with specific NBT data rather than removing the entire item type.
Is Item Obliterator available for both Forge and Fabric?
It supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt. However, for Minecraft 1.20.6 and newer, only Fabric builds are currently available, with NeoForge support added for 1.21.
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