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Ars Nouveau

Craft spells and construct magical automations

ModsFree1.18 – 1.21
by baileyholl · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 4,036,898 downloads

What it does

Ars Nouveau is a mod made by baileyholl. Craft spells and construct magical automations.

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 4,036,898 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Nov 9, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.18

Release history

Ars Nouveau has had 54 releases on Modrinth since Aug 6, 2023. 15 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 5.13.4, released on Nov 3, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21, 1.21.1. It runs on NeoForge. The download is 19.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
5.13.4Nov 3, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
5.13.3Oct 3, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
5.13.2Sep 27, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
5.13.1Aug 24, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
5.13.0Jul 27, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Ars Nouveau is a magic mod inspired by Ars Magicka that allows players to craft their own spells, create magical artifacts, perform rituals, and much more. Documentation is provided entirely in-game by Patchouli. To get started with this mod, craft the Worn Notebook using a book and 1 Lapis Lazuli. You can also consult the wiki below.

arsnouveau.wiki/

Introduces custom spell crafting - build a spell to fit your needs, anywhere!
Craft powerful new baubles and trinkets.
Power magical machines.
Automate your base with adorable magical servants!

Written by baileyholl. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Ars Nouveau

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.18 – 1.21.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Forge profile.

  5. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Ars Nouveau in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18
Runs on
Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Ars Nouveau compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Ars Nouveauthe one you looked at4M1.18 – 1.213 days agoFree
Ars Nouveau's Flavors & Delightlcy0x13.7M1.20 – 1.21Oct 6, 2026Free
WaystonesBlayTheNinth27.7M1.16 – 26.x9 days agoFree
RunesZsoltMolnarrr5.3M1.19 – 26.xSep 29, 2026Free

Questions

Does Ars Nouveau work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Ars Nouveau free?

Yes. Ars Nouveau is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Ars Nouveau client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Ars Nouveau installed.

Is Ars Nouveau still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Ars Nouveau?

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