promotional bannermobile promotional banner

Starting Classes

Adds a selection of equipment loadouts that a player can choose from at the start of their journey. New classes can be added via datapacks.
icon_beta.png.png

icon_beta.png.png

Description

This mod adds the ability for players to choose a starting class the first time they join a world, allowing them to choose from a selection of equipment loadouts, to give you a headstart or objective on their playthrough. These loadouts vary from combat focused like Knight and Dreadnought, to exploration focused like Trader and Pioneer, to even allowing you to start with a tamed mob like Ranger or Outrider. This mod is intended to be highly data-driven, allowing for modpack and datapack makers to add their own classes or modify existing ones. See the wiki for more details and a template.

Some classes offer choices between a selection of items. allowing for minor variety among players who choose the same class.

Classes

By itself, this mod adds twelve classes.

  • Wanderer - The 'no class' option.
  • Alchemist - A traveling chemist in search of fresh reagents, starting with some potions and ingredients.
  • Dreadnought - An unmovable warrior with defensive gear and a sturdy shield.
  • Engineer - An adept tinkerer ready to automate their life.
  • Knight - A balanced warrior ready to take on an adventure with a variety of gear.
  • Mariner - A seafarer with the tools to dive deep and live beneath the waves.
  • Outrider - A lightly armored horseman traveling quickly with their trusty steed.
  • Pioneer - A settler traveling with their loyal donkey and some crops to set up a comforting homestead.
  • Ranger - A woodsman who hunts with their bow, alongside their treasured wolf companion.
  • Scholar - A novice enchanter who starts with their own personal enchanting setup.
  • Trader - A wandering trader with their llama, in search of fortunes.

Compatibility

New classes or variations on existing ones will be available for selection if one or more of the following mods is present:

Have any questions or suggestions? Join my discord!

The Starting Classes Team

profile avatar
  • 10
    Followers
  • 8
    Projects
  • 1.2M
    Downloads

More from TrashElementalView all

  • Artificer's Armory project image

    Artificer's Armory

    • 4.1K
    • Mods

    A weapon expansion for mage and spellcaster playstyles.

    • 4.1K
    • June 6, 2026
    • Mods
    • +4
  • Infested: Swarms and Spiders project image

    Infested: Swarms and Spiders

    • 14.5K
    • Mods

    Adds content related to insects and other arthropods. Includes new mobs with unique behaviors, pets, armors, enchantments, and more!

    • 14.5K
    • April 22, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3
  • Floral Tonics & Tinctures project image

    Floral Tonics & Tinctures

    • 166.5K
    • Mods

    Early game potions and tipped arrows, plus some new effects and added recipes for existing ones. Compatible with several modded effects.

    • 166.5K
    • April 12, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3
  • Breeze Powder project image

    Breeze Powder

    • 499
    • Mods

    A small mod that adds the ability to craft Breeze Powder from Breeze Rods, and adds several recipes and functionalities to the titular item.

    • 499
    • March 12, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3
  • Artificer's Armory project image

    Artificer's Armory

    • 4.1K
    • Mods

    A weapon expansion for mage and spellcaster playstyles.

    • 4.1K
    • June 6, 2026
    • Mods
    • +4
  • Infested: Swarms and Spiders project image

    Infested: Swarms and Spiders

    • 14.5K
    • Mods

    Adds content related to insects and other arthropods. Includes new mobs with unique behaviors, pets, armors, enchantments, and more!

    • 14.5K
    • April 22, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3
  • Floral Tonics & Tinctures project image

    Floral Tonics & Tinctures

    • 166.5K
    • Mods

    Early game potions and tipped arrows, plus some new effects and added recipes for existing ones. Compatible with several modded effects.

    • 166.5K
    • April 12, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3
  • Breeze Powder project image

    Breeze Powder

    • 499
    • Mods

    A small mod that adds the ability to craft Breeze Powder from Breeze Rods, and adds several recipes and functionalities to the titular item.

    • 499
    • March 12, 2026
    • Mods
    • +3