Trident Revision [Reforged]
Few things in Minecraft feel as frustrating as clearing an entire Ocean Monument, only to walk away without the one item you actually wanted. The Trident is one of the game's most iconic weapons, yet vanilla acquisition depends almost entirely on luck. The Trident Revision [Reforged] mod fixes that problem by turning a random drop into a rewarding, skill-based objective.
Originally created for Fabric by zoeytheegoist, this version is a faithful Forge port that brings the same reliable progression system to a different mod loader. If you have ever watched a Drowned farm run for hours without a single Trident, this add-on was made for you.
What Trident Revision [Reforged] Changes
The core idea is simple: reward exploration instead of patience. Elder Guardians, the three mini-bosses that guard every Ocean Monument, now have a 100% chance to drop an Elder Fragment. Since three of them spawn per monument, a full clear guarantees you enough materials for a Trident.
Those fragments are then combined with Prismarine to craft the weapon directly. There is no hidden RNG layer, no rare drop table, and no need to build an elaborate Drowned farm unless you genuinely enjoy that playstyle. Drowned behavior remains completely untouched, so players who prefer the classic method can still grind them as usual.
Features at a Glance
- Elder Guardians always drop an Elder Fragment, removing drop-rate randomness.
- Elder Fragments plus Prismarine craft a brand new Trident.
- Three Elder Guardians per monument means one guaranteed Trident per full clear.
- Drowned spawning and drops are unaffected for players who like the old grind.
- A config-toggled Trident repair recipe, added in version 1.1, lets you maintain your weapon.
Supported Versions and Loader
This release targets Minecraft Forge 1.16.5, which remains one of the most heavily modded versions in the community. Because it is a direct port of the original Fabric mod, the mechanics, recipes, and drop tables match the source project exactly. If you are running a Forge-based 1.16.5 pack, the add-on drops straight in without requiring any additional libraries.
Players who want the Fabric equivalent should look up the original Trident Revision release instead, since the two projects serve different loaders but share identical gameplay logic.
How to Install
Installation follows the standard Forge workflow, so anyone familiar with modded Minecraft will finish in under a minute.
- Install Minecraft Forge 1.16.5 for your launcher of choice.
- Locate your mods folder inside the .minecraft directory.
- Place the downloaded .jar file into that folder.
- Launch the Forge profile and confirm the mod appears in the mod list.
When you are ready to download Trident Revision [Reforged], grab the file from the project page and double-check that the version matches your Forge build. Mixing loaders is the most common cause of a crash on startup, so keep Fabric and Forge instances separate.
If you would rather skip manual file management entirely, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole process with a single click, pulling Trident Revision [Reforged] directly from its curated add-on catalog and keeping every installed mod updated automatically whenever a new build goes live.
Why This Mod Belongs in Your World
Ocean Monuments are already one of the most dangerous structures in the game. Guardians chip away at your health, mining fatigue slows every block you break, and the reward has historically been a lottery ticket. Trident Revision [Reforged] respects the effort you put into that fight by making the payout deterministic.
It also fits neatly into survival multiplayer servers, where Tridents are prized for their Loyalty and Channeling enchantments. A guaranteed source means fewer arguments over loot and more incentive to organize monument raids as a group. The config option for the repair recipe adds extra value for long-term worlds, since you no longer need to hoard duplicate Tridents just to keep one functional.
Balance-wise, the mod does not hand anything out for free. You still need to find an Ocean Monument, survive the Guardians, and gather Prismarine. The difference is that your time investment now has a defined endpoint rather than an open-ended gamble.
Final Thoughts
Trident Revision [Reforged] is a small, focused add-on that solves a long-standing annoyance without bloating the game. It keeps vanilla Drowned farming intact, adds a sensible crafting path, and stays true to the original Fabric design. For Forge players on 1.16.5 who want their Trident without the RNG, this is an easy recommendation.