Mods & Tools

The essential mods for Hypixel SkyBlock — what they do, where to get them, and which ones to install first.

Last updated: 2026-04-05

Why Use Mods?

SkyBlock has extremely deep systems that are nearly impossible to track manually. Mods and external tools help you:

Track prices and find profitable trades
See auction/bazaar data in-game
Get dungeon guidance (secrets, puzzle solutions)
Automate stat tracking and alerts
Identify profit opportunities

Only use trusted mods

Only install mods from official sources (GitHub, known mod developers). Third-party launchers or "mod packs" from unverified sources may contain malware or stolen code. Stick to the community-trusted list below.

Minecraft Version Note

Most SkyBlock mods are built for Minecraft 1.8.9 (for FPS performance) or 1.21+ (newer mods). Check which version a mod requires before installing.

1.8.9: Most popular for PvP-style FPS. SkyHanni, NEU work here.
1.21+: New mods increasingly target this. Better graphics support.

Essential Mods

SkyHanni

The most important SkyBlock mod. SkyHanni adds hundreds of QoL features:

Dungeon secrets tracking (shows where secrets are in each room)
Puzzle solutions for Dungeon puzzles
Profit display for slayers, farming, fishing
Notification alerts (slayer boss spawned, event starting)
Farming overlay (FF display, crop counter)
Pet auto-swap based on tool
Trackers for virtually everything

Download: GitHub — SkyHanni

NotEnoughUpdates (NEU)

NEU is a comprehensive item database and in-game tool:

Search any item by name and see recipes, prices, collection thresholds
Estimated item value overlay
Dungeon profit calculator
Recipe viewer for all items
Storage and backpack organization

Download: GitHub — NotEnoughUpdates

Firmament (1.21+)

Modern rewrite of NEU for 1.21+:

Same item lookup and recipe viewer features
Built for newer Minecraft versions
Actively maintained

Download: GitHub — Firmament

Mod Comparison

Mod	Version	Best Feature	Required?
SkyHanni	1.8.9	Dungeon secrets, profit tracking	✅ Essential
NEU	1.8.9	Item lookup, recipes	✅ Essential
Firmament	1.21+	Modern NEU replacement	If on 1.21+
Skytils	1.8.9	Party HUD, dungeon timer	Recommended
RNDR	1.8.9	Rendering improvements	Optional

External Tools (Browser / Web)

These don't need to be installed in Minecraft — open them in your browser.

Tool	URL	Best For
SkyCrypt	sky.shiiyu.moe	Profile viewer, skill levels, stats
COFL	sky.coflnet.com	Price tracking, flip finder, bazaar
SkyBlock Tools	skyblocktools.dev	Farming/mining profit calculators
SkyBlock.tools	skyblock.tools	Mayor tracker, misc tools
Hypixel Wiki	wiki.hypixel.net	Official item/mechanic reference
Fandom Wiki	hypixel-skyblock.fandom.com	Community wiki, often more detailed

Installing Mods

Using a Mod Launcher (Recommended)

Download Prism Launcher (free, open-source) or Forge for 1.8.9.
Create a new instance with your target Minecraft version.
Add downloaded .jar mod files to the mods/ folder of your instance.
Launch and connect to mc.hypixel.net.

Manual Installation

Find your Minecraft folder (.minecraft).
Create a mods folder inside if it doesn't exist.
Drop mod .jar files in.
Make sure Forge/Fabric is installed for your version.

Keep mods updated

SkyBlock updates can break mod features. Check the mod's GitHub page or Discord when a new patch drops to see if an update is needed.