Lodestone Update Backport is a Minecraft datapack that brings the lodestone changes from Minecraft 1.21.5 to earlier Java Edition versions, including 1.16 through 1.21.4. It replaces the costly Netherite recipe with one iron ingot surrounded by eight chiseled stone bricks, making lodestones far more practical for survival progression.
The datapack also adds lodestones to ruined portal chests in the Overworld and Nether, and moves the Country Lode, Take Me Home advancement into the Adventure category. For our Minecraft server community at BoxToPlay, it offers a familiar vanilla experience with more accessible navigation and exploration rewards.
Select the version of Lodestone Update Backport you want installed on your Minecraft server.
You go directly to your cart with the Minecraft plan and selected version of Lodestone Update Backport already included. Check that everything is correct before continuing.
Wait while your Minecraft server is built and delivered. Installation of your selected Lodestone Update Backport version starts during setup. Once it is ready, connect and have fun.
Create your Minecraft server and install the Lodestone Update Backport datapack with one click.