The Minecraft Orbital Railgun mod gives players access to one of the most destructive weapons ever added to the game. It allows you to call down a satellite strike that wipes out massive areas of terrain. The weapon can even destroy bedrock, which makes it unlike other destruction-themed mods. Here is how to install the Minecraft Orbital Railgun mod and how to use the weapon in the game!

What is the Orbital Railgun mod?

The mod adds a single item with one purpose. You target a location and fire a shot from an orbital weapon in space. After a short delay, the railgun strike hits the ground and clears everything in its blast zone.

The mod includes heavy visual effects, rapid lights, and strong impact animations, as if you installed a Minecraft shader. The developer warns players about possible photosensitivity risks, so the effects should not surprise anyone. 

If you enjoy big-impact mods you might also like ProjectE, Waifucraft, or Werewolves. If you are looking for other mods that add interesting but less major features, you may want to check out the WebDisplays Mod, Serene Seasons, or Cluttered.

What the Orbital Railgun mod adds to Minecraft

The Orbital Railgun mod focuses on one core idea. Here are some of the features it adds to your vanilla Minecraft game:

Massive Terrain Destruction

The railgun blast removes huge sections of land and does not stop at stone or deepslate. It cuts through every block in its path. This gives players a fast way to clear land for megabases, large farms, or creative builds. It also creates intense destruction scenarios for players who enjoy chaos or want to record cinematic videos.

Simple aim and fire controls

The mod uses a very clear control setup. You hold the weapon, aim with right click, and fire with left click. The strike hits after a short delay. The simple controls make the mod easy to learn, so the player can focus on the effect instead of complex mechanics.

Great visual and sound effects

The mod uses heavy visual effects, bright lights, and strong sounds. It creates an intense moment when the strike hits. The developer includes a photosensitivity warning because of the fast-moving visuals. The effects help the weapon feel powerful and cinematic.

Support for Fabric and unofficial Forge version

The mod runs on Fabric by default. It also has an unofficial Forge version for players who want to use it inside large modpacks. Both options allow flexibility, so players can install the mod on their preferred setup, which we explain in the next section.

How to download and install the Orbital Railgun mod

Here is a closer look at both Fabric and Forge installation steps for the Minecraft Railgun mod:

Fabric Installation Steps

1. Install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
2. Download Fabric API if your setup needs it.
3. Download the Orbital Railgun mod file.
4. Download the correct Geckolib version.
5. Place all files inside your Minecraft mods folder.
6. Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile selected.

Fabric offers the smoothest experience for this mod and avoids most shader issues.

Forge Installation Steps (Unofficial Version)

Install the correct Forge Loader.

1. Download the Orbital Railgun Reforged version.
2. Download Geckolib.
3. Move both files into the mods folder.
4. Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile.

The Forge version is ideal for players who run large modpacks and want to add the railgun into their existing modded worlds.

Minecraft Orbital Gun Railgun mod compatibility

The mod requires Geckolib, and players must match the mod files to the correct Minecraft version. The Fabric version includes the Satin API inside the mod file, so there is no extra download for that dependency. The Forge version can conflict with OptiFine, so players may need to remove it or use a different performance mod. A clean setup prevents crashes and visual errors.

How to craft the Orbital Railgun

The weapon has a late-game crafting recipe. You must gather rare resources such as a nether star and a netherite block. The cost matches the scale of the weapon, so players must progress through the game before they can build it.

The recipe includes:

• Glass panel
• Netherite ingots
• Nether star
• Netherite block
• Emerald
• Lapis lazuli
• Redstone dust

Place the items in the correct 3×3 pattern on a crafting table and then collect your Orbital Railgun.

How to use the Orbital Railgun in-game

Hold the Orbital Railgun, aim with right click, and fire with left click. The strike hits the target area after a short delay. The crater can reach deep into the world and remove everything in a wide circle, so players must choose targets with care. This ability works in single-player and on servers that enable the mod.

Technical warnings and compatibility notes

Take these into note before downloading the mod:

• The visual effects in this mod can lower performance on weak systems, especially during large explosions.
• The mod includes bright lights and rapid visual effects, so the photosensitivity warning should be taken seriously.
• The unofficial Forge version can conflict with OptiFine, which may cause visual errors or crashes.
• The Orbital Railgun can destroy bases, landmarks, and bedrock, so world backups are strongly recommended before using it in Survival worlds or servers.
• The mod requires Geckolib, and the correct version must match your Minecraft version to avoid loading issues.