GraveStone Mod guide for safer death-item recovery

Its core purpose is to create a gravestone after a player dies so carried items can be recovered from the grave instead of remaining scattered at the death location.

The current project branch is built around NeoForge. Older project files exist for Forge-era Minecraft versions, so the loader must be matched to the exact game version you run.

No. The site download is an offline reference ZIP with compatibility notes and a project snapshot. It is not a compiled mod JAR and is not the upstream source archive.

A public project release exists for Minecraft 1.21.11 under NeoForge. Always match the game version, loader, and mod build; do not substitute a Fabric build unless the project explicitly provides one.

The NightKosh Graves project referenced here is not presented as a Fabric build in its current project information. Fabric search results can refer to other gravestone mods, so verify the project name and loader carefully.

No Java mod loader package should be assumed to work on Bedrock Edition. The project referenced here is a Java Edition mod project designed around Java mod loaders.

RLCraft commonly uses Minecraft 1.12.2 and Forge. Historical 1.12.2 Graves builds exist, but compatibility depends on the exact modpack version and other installed mods. Test a backup copy before changing a modpack.

No for the core Graves functionality. The project was split so Graves handles the grave system while Extended contains additional content. Some older setups may use both.

For multiplayer, follow the requirements of the exact build and server pack. The project is listed as client-and-server software, so server operators should keep versions aligned across the environment.

Start with the Minecraft version, then identify the loader used by your profile or server, then choose the mod file built for that same combination. Mismatched loaders are a common startup-failure cause.

The mod's core behavior is to place a grave and store the player's items so they can be recovered. Exact recovery behavior can vary between versions and configuration settings.

Recovery behavior depends on the build. In many versions you interact with or break the grave to reclaim stored items. Check the version-specific configuration before relying on a particular method.

The mod identifier used in logs and configuration may appear as “gravestone” in many NightKosh builds. If you are troubleshooting, use the identifier shown by your exact installed file rather than assuming every version is identical.

Common causes include the wrong loader or game version, a conflicting mod, server-side configuration, a blocked placement location, or an incomplete installation. Test in a clean profile to narrow the cause.

Check that the mod build matches your Minecraft and loader versions. Also inspect the crash report for missing dependencies or duplicate/incompatible mods before removing unrelated files.

Behavior changed across project versions. Some historical releases added protections against powerful mobs, but you should verify the behavior in the specific build you are using.

The core grave system is lightweight in normal use, but large modpacks, many active graves, and incompatible add-ons can contribute to load. Measure performance in your own profile rather than assuming a fixed impact.

Back up the world first. Adding or removing gameplay mods can change saved data and interactions with other mods, so test on a copy before using it on an important world or server.

First confirm there is only one grave-type mod providing death storage. Then compare client and server mod lists, check configuration, and test with a minimal set of mods to identify conflicts.

Back up the entire world or server save plus the current mods and config folders. Keep the backup outside the active game directory so a failed update does not overwrite it.