Minecraftis the ultimate survival sandbox game, allowing you to do anything that you want, and build pretty much anything that you can think of. There is no direction to the game which can be great, but sometimes, you may start to crave a path similar to those in RPGs. Fortunately, there is no shortage of Minecraft mods.
In this list, we are going to look at some of the top Minecraft mods for RPG fans. These range from large mod packs and maps meant to feel like classic RPGs, to small mods that enhance your Minecraft RPG experience.
Some of these mods run with older versions of Minecraft. Be sure to check which version the mods are for; you can switch your game to the associated version from the installations tab of the Minecraft launcher.
Updated July 15, 2025 by Jacqueline Zalace:There are a lot of RPG Minecraft mods out there, so we’ve added even more mods that are great for RPG lovers to our list. Now, you can also find the version of the game that each mod is compatible with.
14RPG Stats
First up, we have RPG Stats. This is a simple mod that displays stats for each action that you can perform. In total, there are six stats, which you find listed below.
In total, you may increase each stat up to level 999. This simple mod essentially rewards you for doing specific actions, like mining. Rather than endlessly mining andcoming away with some diamonds, you can now walk away with a few levels that can lead to a bonus, such as quicker mining.
13Bountiful
Bountiful is a Minecraft Mod that adds a bounty board to the game. Essentially, these are tasks that you may complete to receive a reward. Like bounties in RPGs, some are more difficult than others. More difficult bounties can give rarer rewards, making them worthwhile.
In addition to bounties, Bountiful adds Decrees, which determine the bounties. With an Armorsmithing Decree, bounties that appear on the board will be related to armorsmithing. Overall, this mod is great for guiding you through the world and collecting rare rewards.
12Antique Atlas
Maps in Minecraft can be useful, but more often than not, you won’t rely on a map for navigation. They don’t cover large enough areas, especially if you use an elytra most of the time.
With Antique Atlas, you can craft a map that allows you to scroll around and place markers. The default map is 16x16 chucks, but you can combine these maps to make it even bigger. Rather than making the image on the map smaller, you can continue to scroll and zoom. You can also find related mods that add some color to the atlas.
11The Betweenlands
The Betweenlands is a relatively large mod that adds tons of new content, as well as a brand new dimension. This new dimension, called the Betweenlands, is accompanied by lore, explaining its existence and inhabitants.
Along with a new dimension, The Betweenlands mod has new mechanics, such as Food Sickness and Stench. The overall sandbox experience of Minecraft is still there, but this mod brings new content and lore. With new advancements, there are now new goals for you to fulfill.
10Mineshafts And Monsters
Mineshafts and Monsters is a mod pack bringing tons of quests that you may complete in a main storyline. After doing the initial task of killing a pillager, you will receive a quest book that can be filled with quests.
Rather than obtaining these quests from the start, you will need to build a relationship with villagers by trading; eventually, when you are ‘friends’ with a villager, they will give you tidbits of information, leading to new quests. Mineshafts and Monsters also has side quests, new structures and creatures, as well as a reputation system for the factions in the world.
9Ars Nouveau
A key point of RPGs is a magic system. Most popular RPGs have some sort of magic, which isn’t really present in vanilla Minecraft. With the Ars Nouveau mod, you will have access to tons of new magical content.
This mod allows you to use spells and enchant artifacts, as well as perform rituals. If your Minecraft base gets too complicated for you to handle, you’re able to also use magical creatures to help. You can either use your magic for good or for evil; the choice is up to you!
8When Dungeons Arise!
When Dungeons Arise! is exactly what it sounds like; this mod adds dungeons around the world that you may conquer. These dungeons aren’t like the typical Minecraft dungeon though; this mod creates massive dungeons that tower above the surrounding environment.
Now, you can explore huge temples full of winding corridors and dangerous mobs. With each update of this mod, new dungeons are added, allowing you to explore new areas and test your strength.
7Blood Magic
You’ve played Minecraft with a bit of magic, but you want something more. Maybe, more evil? With the Blood Magic mod, you will get just that. This mode lets you harness the power of blood to cast powerful and dark spells.
In order to cast your Blood Magic, you will need to gather Life Essence, which is essentially blood used in crafting. Additionally, the mod expands the potions that are in the base game of Minecraft, perfect for those who want to dabble in Alchemy.
6Astral Sorcery
Instead of harnessing the power of blood, the Astral Sorcery mod is all about “the power of starlight and constellations”. Space is pretty vast, so it makes sense that there is a lot of available content in Astral Sorcery.
Right from the start of the game, you will be able to see constellations in the sky and ‘attune’ to them. When attuned to the bright installation Aevitas, you will gain maximum life, which can be helpful at the start of a Minecraft run.
5Project MMO
Want the MMO experience, without any of the players? With Project MMO, this dream will come true. Of course, if you get lonely, you may invite some friends to get the full MMO experience.
In Project MMO, you will do the usual MMO things, such aslevel up and unlock new skills. Some skills include swimming, excavation, crafting, and slaying. Additionally, the world will scale around you. For example, at higher levels, the mobs present will become stronger to match your own skill.
