cobblemon:Starter Kit configurable
Few things shape a Cobblemon server's first impression like the items a player receives the moment they spawn. The cobblemon:Starter Kit configurable datapack handles exactly that job: it grants a starter kit the first time someone joins your world, and it lets you decide what goes inside. Out of the box you get food, Poké Balls, and a Pokédex, but the real appeal is that you can add any item from any mod you have installed.
If you have been searching for a lightweight, no-fuss way to welcome new trainers, this add-on is worth a look. It is built for NeoForge 1.21.1 and requires Cobblemon to be installed, so keep that in mind before you begin.
What the Datapack Actually Does
The concept is simple. The first time a player joins your world, the datapack runs a set of commands that hands them a kit. In its base form that means basic food, a handful of Poké Balls, and a Pokédex so they can start catching immediately. From there, everything is up to you.
Because the kit is driven by plain Minecraft commands, there is no menu to click through and no complicated GUI. You open a file, type item IDs, and save. That makes it approachable for beginners while still flexible enough for modpack authors who want a themed starting loadout.
How to Install the Datapack
Installation is straightforward, and you have two options. The manual route is to drop the zip file into the datapacks folder of your Minecraft world. You can add it every time you create a new world through the world options screen, or you can automate the process with a datapack loader mod so it applies everywhere without extra clicks.
Remember that Cobblemon itself must be present, and the datapack was created for NeoForge 1.21.1. If you are running a different loader or version, expect compatibility issues.
Configuring Your Kit
To customize the kit, open the zip with an archive tool such as WinRAR, or unzip it first. Inside you will find a folder and a text document. Navigate into the folder, then into the folder named "kit", and finally into the "function" folder. The file you want to edit lives there, and you can open it with Windows Notepad or any code editor.
The first four lines are standard Minecraft commands in the form give @s <ItemID>. Below them, add as many new lines as you like. You can find any item's ID by pressing F3 + H in game and hovering over the item in your inventory.
- give @s sophisticatedbackpacks:backpack
- give @s rctmod:trainer_card
- give @s waystones:warp_stone
- give @s berrypouch:berry_pouch
- give @s brendons_bottlecaps:goldencap
Those examples only work if the corresponding mods are installed, otherwise the datapack will fail. Once you have added what you want, save the file and rejoin the zip if you separated it. Note that WinRAR will not save changes while the datapack is active in a running world. A cleaner approach is to unzip the datapack into a folder inside your datapacks directory and use /reload after each edit to refresh your changes live.
If you want to test the kit again after already receiving it, run /advancement revoke @s only kit:primer_ingreso in chat. This requires admin permissions.
For players who prefer a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path and keeps add-ons like cobblemon:Starter Kit configurable updated automatically, so version compatibility stops being a headache.
Handy Tips Before You Publish Your Kit
One trick worth knowing: in game, type /give @s (item), press Ctrl + A to select the message, then Ctrl + C to copy it. Paste that line into the datapack file and simply delete the leading slash. This guarantees you use the exact item ID without typos.
Also keep an eye on the hash symbol. Any line beginning with # is treated as a comment and will not run, so make sure your item commands do not start with it. Accidentally commenting out a line is the most common reason a kit appears empty.
Final Thoughts
The cobblemon:Starter Kit configurable datapack is a small addition with a big quality-of-life payoff. It removes the awkward empty-handed start that plagues many Cobblemon worlds and gives you full control over the first five minutes of your players' journey. Whether you run a small survival server or a sprawling modpack, spending ten minutes editing a text file is a worthwhile investment. Download cobblemon:Starter Kit configurable, tailor the kit to your mod list, and let every new trainer begin with exactly the gear you intended.