Overview#
The Craftable Horse Armour and Saddle Mod (CHA-S) is a lightweight utility mod designed to enhance the survival experience by making horse-related gear accessible through crafting. In vanilla Minecraft, Saddles and Horse Armor (Iron, Gold, and Diamond) are rare items found only in dungeon chests, desert temples, or nether fortresses. This mod removes the reliance on luck and exploration, allowing players to gear up their mounts using standard materials.
Key features include:
- Configurable recipes for all four types of Horse Armor.
- A balanced recipe for the Saddle.
- Full compatibility with vanilla horse mechanics and other mods.
Items#
The mod does not add new items to the game; instead, it provides recipes for existing vanilla items. These items retain their original properties, protection values, and stack sizes.
| Item | Protection Value | Rarity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle | N/A | Rare | Used to ride and control horses, pigs, and striders. |
| Leather Horse Armor | 3 (1.5 Hearts) | Common | Basic protection for horses; can be dyed in a crafting table. |
| Iron Horse Armor | 5 (2.5 Hearts) | Uncommon | Mid-tier protection. |
| Golden Horse Armor | 7 (3.5 Hearts) | Rare | High-tier protection with low durability (in some mods) or standard vanilla stats. |
| Diamond Horse Armor | 11 (5.5 Hearts) | Epic | Maximum protection for horses. |
Recipes#
The recipes in CHA-S are designed to be balanced, requiring a significant amount of resources to match the value of the items.
Saddle Recipe
The saddle requires leather for the seat, string for the bindings, and an iron ingot for the stirrups.
| Recipe | Ingredients | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Saddle | 3x Leather, 2x String, 1x Iron Ingot | LLL, S I S, (Empty) |
Horse Armor Recipes
All horse armor recipes follow a similar "H" pattern. In versions 1.13 and above, a White Wool block is required in the center of the grid to represent the padding under the armor.
| Armor Type | Material Required | Center Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | 6x Leather | 1x White Wool |
| Iron | 6x Iron Ingot | 1x White Wool |
| Gold | 6x Gold Ingot | 1x White Wool |
| Diamond | 6x Diamond | 1x White Wool |
Crafting Pattern:
- Top Row: Material | (Empty) | Material
- Middle Row: Material | White Wool | Material
- Bottom Row: Material | (Empty) | Material
Mechanics#
The mod integrates seamlessly into the vanilla progression system:
- Recipe Book Integration: Once you gather the necessary materials (such as Leather or Diamonds), the recipes will automatically unlock in your survival recipe book.
- Dyeing Leather Armor: Leather Horse Armor crafted via this mod can still be dyed in a crafting grid using any vanilla dye, just like the naturally found version.
- Horse Interaction: The crafted items function exactly like their loot-table counterparts. Right-click a tamed horse to open its inventory and equip the gear.
Configuration#
CHA-S is highly configurable, allowing server administrators and players to decide which recipes should be available. This is particularly useful for modpacks that want to maintain the rarity of certain items.
Config File Location:
- Modern Versions (1.14+):
config/chas-common.tomlorserverconfig/chas-server.tomlinside the world folder. - Legacy Versions:
config/chas.cfg
Available Options:
enableSaddleRecipe: Set totrueorfalseto toggle the saddle recipe.enableLeatherHorseArmourRecipe: Toggles the leather armor recipe.enableIronHorseArmourRecipe: Toggles the iron armor recipe.enableGoldHorseArmourRecipe: Toggles the gold armor recipe.enableDiamondHorseArmourRecipe: Toggles the diamond armor recipe.
