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AscendMinecraft mod for 1.21.1

A progression mod that adds leveling, attributes, knowledge and mystical shrines.

client and servernewest supported release 1.21.1UtilityAdventureGame Mechanics
Latest version
3.1.1
Minecraft
1.20.1 to 1.21.1
Java
Java 21+
Loaders
Forge, NeoForge
Licence
MIT
Downloads
1.6k
Updated
7 d ago
Available on
Modrinth
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  • 1.21.1
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  • NeoForge
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Screenshots

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Minecraft versions

Every version Ascend declares support for, newest first, with the Java runtime that version needs.

Other mods
MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
1.21.1Forge, NeoForge21+declared8 Aug 2024
1.20.1Forge, NeoForge17+declared12 Jun 2023

Download

From Ascend’s own host. Nothing is re-hosted here.

For Minecraft 1.21.1

Choose the loader you use before downloading.

  • NeoForge

    2.0.2 · 26 Feb 2026 · ascend-2.0.2.jar

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Most recently published release

3.1.1release8 Oct 2026

ascend-3.1.1.jar · 0.1 MB · for 1.20.1 · Forge

Download this release
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Older versions12
  • 3.0.824 Aug 20261.20.10.3 MBec07c28b1134…Get
  • 2.4.429 Jul 20261.20.10.3 MB15 downloads9fb0ed2e11d8…Get
  • 2.4.123 Jul 20261.20.10.1 MB27 downloads4e558129ad38…Get
  • 2.2.320 May 20261.20.10.1 MB213 downloads8c47348b3e2c…Get
  • 2.2.27 Apr 20261.20.10.1 MB44 downloads671b709183c0…Get
  • 2.2.14 Apr 20261.20.10.1 MB21 downloadsd9147da92f00…Get
  • 2.0.226 Feb 20261.21.179 KB74 downloads0e5d4dd85751…Get
  • 2.1.16 Jan 20261.20.10.1 MB369 downloads366c2c8886f1…Get
  • 2.1.020 Dec 20251.20.10.1 MB80 downloads32c7176b60f5…Get
  • 2.0.312 Dec 20251.20.10.1 MB46 downloadsa852b9fdc165…Get
  • 1.0.020 Nov 20251.21.174 KB23 downloadsdc912f55270f…Get
  • 1.1.018 Nov 20251.20.193 KB49 downloads1a9df70704de…Get

Dependencies

What Ascenddeclares it needs, from the author’s own release metadata. A required one has to be installed alongside it or it will not load.

Iron's Spells 'n SpellbooksOptional. A magic mod bringing back the classic RPG spellcasting fantasy. (irons spells and spellbooks)Ascend: Mind & MotionOptional. A lightweight gameplay systems mod adding Sanity, Insanity, and Tempo.

Frequently asked

Does Ascend work on Minecraft 1.21.1?

Yes. 1.21.1 is the newest Minecraft version Ascend declares support for, and the claim comes from the author's own release metadata rather than from a compatibility list somebody maintains by hand.

Which Minecraft versions does Ascend support?

Everything the author has declared, from 1.20.1 up to 1.21.1. The full list is in the table above, with the Java runtime each version needs next to it.

Do I need to install Ascend on the client or the server?

Both. Every player needs it installed and so does the server, so anyone joining without it will be refused.

Which platform or loader does Ascend support?

Forge, NeoForge. A build for one platform or loader will not necessarily load on another, so this is the first thing to check before the Minecraft version.

Which Java version do I need for Ascend?

Among the supported Minecraft releases above, the highest recorded requirement is Java 21 or newer. Use the requirement for the exact Minecraft version you run; previews and snapshots may differ.

What licence is Ascend under?

MIT, as stated by the author on the platform we synced it from. Check the project's own page before redistributing or bundling it.

How do I install Ascend?

Install the matching loader first, then put the downloaded file in your mods folder and start the game. The loader, the mod and Minecraft all have to be on the same version, which is the usual reason a mod does not appear in game.

Where do I download Ascend safely?

Start with the author's page on Modrinth, which is where the data here is synced from. MCReference does not host or repackage files. When available, recorded download links go to the source for that release; verify the publisher, filename and any available checksum before running it.

Works on the same versions

Ordered by how much of the recent Minecraft version coverage overlaps, not by popularity.

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Details from Modrinth, where the author last updated it on 8 Oct 2026. We do not host files or republish descriptions. Available download links point to the author’s own release.

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