Balm

An abstraction layer for multi-loader mods. Required by several popular mods from BlayTheNinth. Over 254 million downloads on CurseForge [citation:9].

Quick facts

CategoryLibrary / API
LoaderFabric, Forge, NeoForge
Minecraft26.3 and older supported versions [citation:3]
AuthorBlayTheNinth
SourceCurseForge
Downloads254.9M (CurseForge, Sep 2026) [citation:9]
SideClient and server (depends on dependent mod)

Source status

Verified

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What Balm does

Balm is similar in purpose to Architectury API: it provides a shared codebase that mods can use to support multiple loaders without duplicating code. The difference is scope. Architectury is a broad cross-loader framework. Balm is a smaller, more focused abstraction layer used primarily by mods from a single author, BlayTheNinth.

If you installed a mod like Waystones, Comforts, or Cooking for Blockheads and the game says Balm is missing, this is the fix.

Which mods depend on Balm

  • Waystones
  • Comforts
  • Cooking for Blockheads
  • Other mods by BlayTheNinth

Installation

  1. Install the loader required by the dependent mod.
  2. Download the Balm JAR from CurseForge for your loader and Minecraft version. Fabric and Forge builds are separate files [citation:9].
  3. Place it in the mods folder alongside the dependent mod.
  4. Launch the game.
Fabric version note: For Minecraft 1.21.5 and newer, the Fabric build is on the main Balm CurseForge page. For 1.21.4 and older, there is a separate balm-fabric page. Check the filename or the dependent mod's requirements if you are unsure [citation:3].

Frequently asked questions

Is Balm the same as Architectury?
No. They serve similar purposes (cross-loader compatibility) but are different libraries maintained by different authors. Some mods use Architectury, some use Balm, some use neither. Install whichever your mod requires.
Do I need Balm on the server?
If the dependent mod is server-side, yes. Check the dependent mod's page for its side requirements.
Can I install both Balm and Architectury?
Yes. They do not conflict. Different mods depend on different libraries, and they coexist in the same mods folder.

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