Very Random Things: The Add-On That Breaks All the Rules
Most Minecraft add-ons follow a theme. A new dimension, a tech tree, a magic system. Very Random Things does none of that. As the name promises, this add-on throws a pile of absurd, unpredictable content into your world and dares you to make sense of it. If you have ever wanted a sword that launches explosive orbs, a pickaxe that levels up like an RPG weapon, or a floating Kirby biome, this is the pack for you.
What Is Very Random Things?
Very Random Things is a deliberately chaotic content add-on for Minecraft that focuses on novelty over balance. The creator openly describes it as "just random items," and that honesty is part of its charm. There is no lore, no questline, and no attempt at realism. Instead, you get a collection of strange tools, foods, armor sets, and even a biome, each with its own gimmick.
The add-on is designed for players who enjoy sandbox experimentation, trolling friends on a server, or simply want something unexpected in their survival world. Because the content is so varied, it works well alongside other mods and add-ons, though you should expect some overlap in behavior with anything else that adds custom weapons or food.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Very Random Things is built for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, which means it runs on Windows, consoles, and mobile devices. The add-on is distributed as a .mcaddon file, so it works through the standard Bedrock behavior and resource pack system rather than Forge or Fabric. The creator has targeted the 1.20 and 1.21 release families, and the flying ability tied to the bedrock sword is noted as something that will be fixed in the 1.2.0 update of the add-on itself. Always check the version notes before installing, since older builds may behave differently on newer game releases.
Standout Items and Abilities
The Bedrock Sword
The bedrock sword is the flagship item. Right-clicking with it spawns an explosive orb that detonates on impact, turning a simple swing into a ranged demolition tool. Pressing the jump key while holding it also grants flight, a feature the developer has flagged for adjustment in a future version. It is overpowered, unstable, and exactly what fans of the add-on expect.
The Hell Pickaxe
The hell pickaxe introduces a leveling mechanic. Mine with it, and it gains experience over time. Reaching maximum level unlocks a special ability, though the original build has a known crash issue when that ability triggers. Treat it as a work-in-progress power fantasy rather than a finished feature.
Explosive Bow and Random Food
The explosive bow does what it says: arrows that go boom. The random food is a gamble in edible form. Every bite has a fifty percent chance of granting a beneficial effect and a fifty percent chance of inflicting a negative one. It is perfect for party games or punishing a friend who grabs snacks without asking.
Blue TNT, TNT Armor, and Kirby
The blue TNT freezes your game, literally, making it a novelty trap rather than a practical explosive. TNT armor lets you walk around as a walking blast radius. And yes, there is a Kirby spawn and a full Kirby biome, complete with the pink puffball aesthetic. A "give" item rounds out the set, doing nothing useful at all, which is somehow on brand.
How to Install Very Random Things
Installation is straightforward on Bedrock. Follow these steps:
- Obtain the .mcaddon file from the creator's official page or a trusted add-on repository.
- Open the file on your device. Minecraft should launch automatically and begin importing.
- Create or edit a world, then enable both the behavior pack and the resource pack under the Add-Ons section.
- Activate the experimental toggles if the add-on requests them, then load into your world.
If you would rather skip the manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher handles the entire process in a single click, and its catalog keeps Very Random Things updated automatically whenever a new build drops, so you never have to hunt down a fresh .mcaddon again. That convenience matters for an add-on that is still actively patched.
Is It Worth Downloading?
If you want a polished, balanced expansion, Very Random Things is not that. If you want a chaotic sandbox full of surprises, meme-worthy weapons, and a Kirby biome you never knew you needed, it delivers exactly what it promises. Download Very Random Things, enable it in a throwaway world first, and prepare for the crashes, the explosions, and the flying bedrock swords. Just do not expect anything to make sense, because that is the entire point.