ReLoot
Every Minecraft adventurer knows the pain of building a dungeon, a treasure room, or a sprawling adventure map, only to face the tedious task of filling every single chest by hand. ReLoot solves that problem in one elegant stroke. This lightweight add-on gives you powerful commands to generate loot inside chests automatically, using the same loot tables the game already relies on. Whether you are a map maker, a server admin, or just someone who wants richer exploration, this tool saves hours of repetitive work.
What ReLoot Actually Does
At its core, ReLoot reads Minecraft loot tables and injects their contents into nearby chests. A loot table is simply a .json file that tells the game which items should appear in a container, along with the odds for each entry. Minecraft ships with dozens of them, covering everything from simple dungeons to woodland mansions. Because the add-on works with any valid loot table, it plays nicely with other mods too, as long as those mods define their own tables.
One important limitation to keep in mind: ReLoot currently supports normal chests only. Barrels, trapped chests, and modded containers are not yet covered, though the developer has confirmed broader container support is on the roadmap.
Supported Versions and Loaders
ReLoot is built for the Fabric loader, which means it slots neatly into modern, lightweight mod setups. It runs on current Minecraft releases, so players on the latest stable versions can jump straight in without downgrading. If you are running an older world or a heavily modded pack, double-check that your loader and game version line up before you start generating loot, since command syntax and loot table paths can shift between releases.
How to Install ReLoot for Minecraft
Getting started is refreshingly simple. If you already run Fabric, the process takes only a couple of minutes.
- Install the Fabric loader for your Minecraft version if you have not done so already.
- Place the ReLoot .jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch the game and confirm the add-on appears in your mod list.
- Open a world and test a command in chat to verify everything works.
For players who prefer a smoother path, the foxygame.net launcher handles the entire process in a single click, and its built-in catalog even flags which ReLoot builds match your exact game version, so you never have to hunt for the right file again. That said, plenty of users still prefer a manual setup, and both routes work equally well.
Core Commands Explained
Generating Loot in a Radius
To fill chests within a set distance, use the generateNewLoot command. You specify a loot table, an optional radius (50 blocks by default), a mode, and an optional refill timer. The mode is the key decision here: choose "keep" to preserve whatever is already inside a chest, or "replace" to wipe it clean before adding new loot.
For example, typing /reloot generateNewLoot minecraft:chests/simple_dungeon 100 replace replaces everything in chests within 100 blocks using the simple dungeon table.
Filling Every Loaded Chunk
When you want blanket coverage, regenerateAllLoot sweeps across all loaded chunks at once. This is ideal for large adventure maps where manually targeting each area would be impractical. Adding the refill parameter takes things further: chests will restock themselves after a set number of seconds, repeating until the world is closed. A command like /reloot regenerateAllLoot reloot:chests/random_rarity_chest replace refill 60 keeps a treasure room permanently stocked.
Built-In Loot Tables Worth Trying
Beyond the vanilla tables, ReLoot ships with its own themed sets. The common, rare, epic, and legendary chests offer tiered rewards, while random_rarity_chest pulls from all of them for unpredictable results. These are perfect for custom dungeons where you want a difficulty curve without writing JSON by hand.
Final Thoughts
ReLoot removes one of the most tedious chores in Minecraft map making and world design. With a handful of commands, you can populate an entire dungeon network with balanced, lore-friendly treasure in seconds. Download ReLoot for Minecraft, experiment with the vanilla and custom loot tables, and let the game handle the busywork while you focus on building something memorable.