Nugget Name Tag (Backport)
Simple paper-nugget recipe! Backports name tag crafting recipe introduced in '26.1-snapshot-2' by Mojang to older versions.
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Nugget Name Tag (Backport)
This datapack backports the official Name Tag crafting recipe introduced by Mojang in "26.1-snapshot-2" to earlier Minecraft versions.
You can now craft Name Tags in survival using the exact same recipe shown in the snapshot.
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✨ Features
> 🔁 Official Mojang recipe backport (Vanilla-friendly) > > 🛠️ Very convenient (craft Name Tags without relying on villagers or loot RNG) > > 🛡️ Safe for existing worlds >
📦 Supported Versions
> Fully tested on EVERY version listed (1.21.x)
Designed to work seamlessly across all supported versions
📐 Recipe Details
The recipe is implemented 1:1 from the snapshot, ensuring full parity with future vanilla gameplay. No advancements, loot tables, or unrelated mechanics are modified.
📥 Installation
1. Download the datapack
1. Place it into your world’s datapacks folder
1. Run /reload
1. Enjoy crafting Name Tags!
📜 Credits
- Recipe design by Mojang Studios
- Datapack implementation by you