About Waystones
Waystones generate in villages and the wild. Once you activate one, you can travel back to it from any other waystone, or with items such as warp stones and return scrolls.
It solves long walks in big worlds without removing exploration.
Compatibility
Minecraft versions with at least one release on Modrinth, synced 2026-11-07. Always download the file that names your exact version and loader.
| Loader | Range | Minecraft versions |
|---|---|---|
| NeoForge | 1.20.2 – 26.3 | 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7All 18 versions26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.2 |
| Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 | 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.1All 23 versions1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.16.5 |
| Fabric | 1.18 – 26.3 | 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7All 28 versions26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18 |
Requirements and dependencies
- Balm for the same Minecraft version and loader.
Dependencies come from the newest file per loader. Older files may need different versions. Open in dependency finder
How to install Waystones
Install on NeoForge
- Install NeoForge for the Minecraft version you want (1.20.2 – 26.3 supported). See how to install mod loaders.
- Download the Waystones file for your exact Minecraft version and NeoForge from an official source.
- Download the required dependencies listed above for the same version: Balm, Shogi.
- Put the
.jarfiles in themodsfolder of your game directory or instance. - Launch the NeoForge profile. Check the Mods menu to confirm Waystones loaded.
Install on Forge
- Install Forge for the Minecraft version you want (1.16.5 – 1.21.11 supported). See how to install mod loaders.
- Download the Waystones file for your exact Minecraft version and Forge from an official source.
- Download the required dependencies listed above for the same version: Balm.
- Put the
.jarfiles in themodsfolder of your game directory or instance. - Launch the Forge profile. Check the Mods menu to confirm Waystones loaded.
Install on Fabric
- Install Fabric for the Minecraft version you want (1.18 – 26.3 supported). See how to install mod loaders.
- Download the Waystones file for your exact Minecraft version and Fabric from an official source.
- Download the required dependencies listed above for the same version: Fabric API, Shogi, Balm.
- Put the
.jarfiles in themodsfolder of your game directory or instance. - Launch the Fabric profile. Check the Mods menu to confirm Waystones loaded.
Common problems and fixes
Crash on launch mentioning Balm.
Install or update Balm to the version for your Minecraft version and loader.
Full guide: Missing mod dependencies
Frequently asked questions
Does teleporting cost anything?
By default teleporting costs experience, scaling with distance. Server owners can change the cost in the config.
Official downloads
Download only from these pages. Repost sites often serve outdated or modified files.