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NeoBackSlot

by DonFranco · for Minecraft

A lightweight Back Slot and Belt Slot equipment mod for NeoForge 1.21.1.

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GPL-3.0-onlyLicense
Fabric · NeoForgeLoaders

About NeoBackSlot

From Modrinth

A lightweight Back Slot and Belt Slot equipment mod for NeoForge 1.21.1.

NeoBackSlot

NeoBackSlot is a lightweight Back Slot and Belt Slot equipment mod for NeoForge 1.21.1.

Store weapons and tools on your character's back or belt for quick access using configurable keybinds (by default G for the Back Slot and V for the Belt Slot). Items are fully synchronized in multiplayer and visible to other players.

NeoBackSlot is designed with compatibility in mind, supporting not only vanilla equipment but also many modded weapons and tools, making it a great fit for heavily modded RPG-style modpacks.

📷 Additional screenshots and previews can be found in the Gallery section.


Changelog

NeoBackSlot 1.1.0

Big update. This version adds the transform editor, Fabric support, better multiplayer sync, and more modded item compatibility.

Added

  • In-game transform editor
  • Per-item transform profiles
  • Separate Back Slot and Belt Slot transforms
  • Multiplayer transform sync
  • Fabric 1.20.1 support
  • Fabric 1.21.1 support
  • Config screen support on Fabric
  • Config files now live under config/neobackslot/
  • Configurable HUD and inventory slot positions
  • Better modded weapon/tool detection
  • Support for more item types like staffs, wands, spears, guns, rifles, and blunderbusses

Changed

  • Updated version to 1.1.0
  • Updated mod icon
  • Inventory and HUD slot frames now follow resource packs
  • Cleaner config wording
  • Cleaner project structure for multiple loaders

Fixed

  • Fixed shield and trident color/tint issues
  • Fixed editor preview rotation
  • Fixed player preview following the cursor
  • Fixed preview panel click sound
  • Fixed Back Slot and Belt Slot item profiles affecting each other
  • Fixed All Items transforms not applying correctly in some cases
  • Fixed Fabric HUD and inventory slot overlays
  • Fixed shields being allowed in Fabric Belt Slot
  • Fixed shield unsheath sound
  • Fixed multiplayer visibility when players join after another player already configured their item
  • Fixed inventory Back/Belt slots not following the inventory position when recipe book is opened


Features

  • Back Slot
  • Belt Slot
  • Quick weapon swapping
  • Multiplayer synchronization
  • Dedicated server support
  • HUD indicators
  • Inventory GUI integration
  • Custom sounds
  • Death drop support
  • Basic grave mod compatibility
  • Lightweight and dependency-free
  • Compatible with many modded weapons and tools
Items equipped in Back Slots and Belt Slots are fully visible and synchronized between players. As of version 1.1.0, NeoBackSlot adds a live in-game editor for adjusting item position, rotation, and scale.

Controls

| Action | Default Key | | -------------- | ----------- | | Swap Back Slot | G | | Swap Belt Slot | V |

All keybinds can be changed through Minecraft's Controls menu.


Configuration

A configuration file will be generated automatically:

config/neobackslot-common.toml

Available option:

[death]
keepItemsOnDeath = false

When enabled, Back Slot and Belt Slot items will remain equipped after respawn.


Installation

  1. Install NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1.
  2. Place NeoBackSlot into the mods folder.
  3. For multiplayer, installing it on both the client and server is recommended.
  4. Launch the game.

No additional dependencies are required.


Credits

NeoBackSlot is heavily inspired by the original BackSlot mod created by Globox1997.

This is not a direct port of BackSlot. NeoBackSlot is an independent NeoForge implementation developed specifically for Minecraft 1.21.1.


Compatibility

NeoBackSlot has been successfully tested with:

  • Singleplayer
  • Dedicated servers
  • Multiplayer environments
  • Large modpacks (300+ mods)
  • YIGD (You're In Grave Danger)

The mod is designed to work alongside most NeoForge modpacks without requiring additional libraries.


Known Issues

  • Tridents may appear visually misaligned when equipped in the Belt Slot.
  • Some modded shields may require additional transform or scaling adjustments.
  • Grave mods restore Back Slot and Belt Slot items as regular inventory items.
  • If a grave is claimed while the player's inventory is completely full, Back Slot and Belt Slot items may not be restored correctly.

Bug Reports & Feature Requests

Found a bug or compatibility issue?

Please report it on GitHub Issues:

https://github.com/whitevoid7/NeoBackSlot/issues

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Supports 2 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.1.

Loaders

Runs on Fabric and NeoForge.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

NeoBackSlot on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers. We download it from Modrinth, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server type needed
Fabric, NeoForge
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
1.1.0, released 2026-08-10

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Fabric1.20.1 to 1.21.1 (2 versions)1.21.1
NeoForge1.21.11.21.1

From 5 recorded builds of NeoBackSlot.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.1.02026-08-101.21.1Fabric
1.1.02026-08-101.20.1Fabric
1.1.02026-08-101.21.1NeoForge
1.0.02026-06-081.21.1NeoForge
0.9.0-alpha alpha2026-06-051.21.1NeoForge

Run NeoBackSlot on a Minecraft server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Modrinth as “Mods”

Technology & automation

Machines, power, logistics and automation.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Modrinth lists NeoBackSlot as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
FabricNeoForge
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.21.1 and 1 earlier

Verified at the source

  • ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorDonFranco, as published on Modrinth
  • ✓LicenseGPL-3.0-onlyFree

NeoBackSlot, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install NeoBackSlot?

Modrinth lists NeoBackSlot as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Fabric and NeoForge.

Is it free?

Yes. NeoBackSlot is free to download from Modrinth. Its license is GPL-3.0-only.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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