Turtle Totes Mod (1.21.8) introduces a creative and accessible alternative to shulker boxes for players who haven’t yet reached The End. Instead of requiring rare shulker shells, this mod allows you to craft a new portable storage item called the Turtle Tote, using more renewable materials particularly turtle shells.
Perfect for early- to mid-game survival, this mod maintains the convenience of expandable inventory while keeping the recipe grounded in Overworld content. Turtle Totes function just like dyed shulker boxes but with a fresh green aesthetic and a more attainable recipe path.
Features:
- New Storage Block – Turtle Tote:
- Functions identically to a shulker box, providing 27 inventory slots.
- Appears as a dark green dyed shulker box but is uniquely crafted.
- Offers portable inventory access and stackable utility without needing to travel to The End.
- Accessible Crafting Recipe:
- Crafted using turtle-related ingredients such as turtle shells.
- Bypasses the need for shulker shells, making it great for early gameplay or peaceful mode players.
- Balanced & Survival-Friendly:
- Keeps the functionality of traditional portable storage.
- Encourages turtle farming as a renewable source for storage crafting.
- Preserves the utility of endgame items while making it accessible in a different way.
Crafting Recipes:
Screenshots:
Requires:
Minecraft Forge or Fabric API or Quilt Loader or NeoForge Installer
How to install:
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Why Use Turtle Totes Mod?
If you’re tired of waiting until the Ender Dragon is defeated just to access portable storage, Turtle Totes Mod offers the perfect middle ground. It rewards Overworld exploration, encourages interaction with turtles, and gives players a fresh way to manage items on the go. Ideal for builders, explorers, or modpack creators aiming for a more progression-friendly Minecraft experience.
FAQs
How do you craft a Turtle Tote?
You can craft a Turtle Tote using turtle shells along with other crafting materials. The exact recipe varies by modpack or server configuration but does not require shulker shells.
How many slots does the Turtle Tote have?
Like a shulker box, the Turtle Tote provides 27 storage slots.
Does it behave exactly like a Shulker Box?
Yes, the Turtle Tote retains all standard shulker box behavior, including retaining items when broken and being placeable in inventories.
Can I dye Turtle Totes to other colors?
By default, the Turtle Tote is dark green, matching its theme. Currently, it is not dyeable like regular shulker boxes unless specified by another mod or config.
Is it compatible with modpacks?
Yes, the mod is designed to integrate seamlessly into survival modpacks and is available for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt.
Download links
- Forge/ Neoforge / Fabric / Quilt Version:download Download file
- Forge/ Neoforge / Fabric / Quilt Version:download Download file
