Create: Tank Defenses Mod (1.20.1, 1.18.2) brings heavy-duty vehicle protection to Minecraft, focusing on expanding the defensive possibilities within the Create mod ecosystem. Perfect for players building tanks, war machines, or industrial vehicles, this mod introduces a range of armor blocks and components that can resist explosions, melee attacks, and even cannon fire.
Whether you’re designing combat vehicles or simply want to add visual and functional realism to your builds, CTD equips you with tools to armor up like never before.

Features:
- Solid Armor Blocks: High-durability blocks that absorb damage from most sources, offering your machines strong protection against both tools and natural hazards.
- Reactive Armor: Advanced defensive blocks that actively destroy incoming cannon shells upon impact, inspired by real-world tank technology.
- Material Diversity: Each armor type comes in multiple materials, offering a balance between durability, weight, and cost allowing custom design based on your build strategy.
- Tank Hatches: Specialized access points for climbing into your vehicles, adding realism and functionality.
- Bulletproof Glass: Transparent yet strong blocks that offer visibility and protection, ideal for vehicle cockpits and control stations.
- External Fuel Tanks: Decorative and functional elements that help simulate fuel capacity and external storage useful for immersive designs.
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Crafting Recipes:
Recommend that you should install Just Enough Items (for mods using Forge) or Roughly Enough Items (for mods using Fabric) to view the full recipes included in this mod




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Why Use Create: Tank Defenses Mod?
If you’re building advanced contraptions or war-themed vehicles using the Create mod, Create: Tank Defenses enhances your builds with realism and tactical depth. Instead of relying on decorative blocks alone, you now have access to functional armor systems and protective features that truly feel like engineering components. It’s an excellent add-on for technical players, PvP scenarios, or those crafting immersive military builds.
FAQs
Does this mod require the Create mod to function?
Yes. Create: Tank Defenses is an addon designed to extend the functionality of the Create mod, particularly for vehicle construction and defense.
Is the armor purely decorative or functional?
Both. The armor blocks provide actual resistance to damage types like explosions and tools, with reactive armor even neutralizing cannon fire.
Can I mix different materials in one vehicle build?
Yes, you can combine multiple armor types and materials to balance protection, cost, and weight based on your design needs.
Are the fuel tanks usable for power or just for aesthetics?
The external fuel tanks are mostly decorative, but they can be integrated creatively into redstone or mechanical systems for added immersion.
Is this mod available for multiplayer?
Yes, as long as both server and client have the mod installed and compatible versions of Create and Forge, it works smoothly in multiplayer environments.
Download links
- Forge Version:download Download file
- Forge Version:download Download file