Yes. Black Ether is free to download from Modrinth and free to host on an Orca server you can share with friends. There is no paywall to download or play it.

How do I install Black Ether?

The fastest way is Orca: press Play and Orca installs Black Ether with Fabric and the right Minecraft version, then launches the game. To do it by hand, download Black Ether from Modrinth, install Fabric, and drop the .jar into your mods folder.

Which mod loader does Black Ether use?

Black Ether runs on Fabric. When you host or play it with Orca, the matching loader and Minecraft version are selected for you automatically.

Can I play Black Ether with friends?

Yes. Host Black Ether on a free Orca server and share the invite, or launch it solo from the Orca app. No control panel or setup required.

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Black Ether

Name: Black Ether
Author: javachaos

by javachaos

1.5K downloads6 followers

ModadventureequipmentutilityFabric

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Black Ether is an adventure, equipment and utility Minecraft mod from javachaos with 1.5K downloads on the Orca catalog. It runs on Fabric, so it slots into a matching Minecraft profile without hand-patching anything. Black Ether is free to download and free to host on Orca: press Play and Orca launches Minecraft with Black Ether already installed, or host it on a free server to play with friends. There is no control panel and no config files to edit, and no command line to learn. Describe what you want in plain English and Orca installs Black Ether along with the loader and Minecraft version it needs, then you and your friends are playing in minutes.

A simple mod that adds a new ore type, along with new weapons, armor and a few extra items. The new ore is called Onyx (like the gem) which can be created by smelting a diamond in the furnace. There is also a new fuel type called ether.

How to install Black Ether

Two ways to add Black Ether to Minecraft. One takes a click.

The Orca way

Click Play below. Orca installs Black Ether with Fabric and the right Minecraft version, then launches straight into the game.

That’s it. Nothing to download or configure.

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The manual way

Download Black Ether on Modrinth

Download the latest Black Ether file from Modrinth for your Minecraft version.
Install Fabric and launch Minecraft once so the loader profile is created.
Drop the downloaded .jar into your mods folder (the mods folder inside .minecraft, or your server's mods folder).
Add any libraries Black Ether depends on (the Modrinth page lists them) into the same folder, then start Minecraft on the Fabric profile.

Black Etherversions & compatibility

Black Ether targets Fabric. Orca matches the right loader and Minecraft version for you when you host or play it, so you never have to line them up by hand. For the full list of supported Minecraft versions and required dependencies, check the Modrinth page.

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