ProjectE Remastered Armory
If you have spent any time with ProjectE, you know the Dark Matter, Red Matter, and Gem armor sets are iconic but show their age. The Decursio Team felt the same way, and that simple observation grew into something far more ambitious than a texture swap. ProjectE Remastered Armory is an add-on that visually rebuilds these three legendary armor sets from the ground up, giving them new models, new textures, and even animations that make endgame gear feel rewarding again.
What ProjectE Remastered Armory Changes
This add-on is not a content mod in the traditional sense. It does not add new items, tools, or crafting recipes. Instead, it focuses entirely on presentation. When you install it, the Dark Matter, Red Matter, and Gem sets receive completely redone armor models and textures. The result is armor that looks as powerful as its stats suggest, which matters a lot once you have invested hours into collecting EMC and climbing ProjectE's progression ladder.
The Gem set received the most dramatic treatment. Because it is one of the strongest armor sets in the modded scene, the team added golden accents inspired by Draconic Evolution's Draconic Armor and the yellow glint of Red Matter items. A flowing cape was also attached, and it sways as you walk, giving the set a sense of motion that vanilla armor simply cannot match.
Flight and Wing Animations
Veterans know that double-tapping the spacebar while wearing Gem Armor grants Creative Flight. ProjectE Remastered Armory leans into that mechanic with a dedicated animation. When Creative Flight activates, wings appear on the armor, inspired by Botania's Flügel Tiara. Holding the spacebar still lets you hover without revealing the wings, so the visual flourish stays tied to the full flight mode.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
The add-on is built for ProjectE, so you will need that mod installed first. It currently targets older modded versions, and the developer has confirmed there is no 1.12.2 release planned, nor a 1.18+ build at this time. If you run a modern modpack, keep an eye on the project page for future updates. For players on supported versions, installation is straightforward: drop the file into your mods folder alongside ProjectE and launch the game.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher bundles ProjectE Remastered Armory inside its add-on catalog, letting you enable it with a single click and keep it updated automatically.
How to Install ProjectE Remastered Armory
Getting started takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps:
- Confirm you are running a Minecraft version supported by both ProjectE and this add-on.
- Download ProjectE Remastered Armory from the official project page.
- Place the downloaded file into your mods folder.
- Verify that ProjectE itself is present, since the add-on depends on it.
- Launch the game and equip any Dark Matter, Red Matter, or Gem armor piece to see the new visuals.
If something breaks, the Decursio Team handles bug reports through their official Discord server, so that is the fastest route to a fix.
Things to Keep in Mind
This project is still in an early state. Right now it only touches ProjectE armor, though the team intends to remaster armor sets from other mods in the future. When that happens, the mod may be renamed to simply Remastered Armory. Item and tool textures are not included yet, but they could arrive later. None of these limitations stop the add-on from doing what it promises today.
Final Thoughts
ProjectE Remastered Armory is a focused, well-executed visual overhaul that respects the original mod while modernizing its most recognizable gear. The animated cape and flight wings give the Gem set a personality it never had, and the Dark Matter and Red Matter updates keep the whole progression line consistent. If you want ProjectE for Minecraft to look as good as it plays, this add-on is an easy recommendation.