Prism Launcher Mod Loaders
Install or switch Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt, or LiteLoader on any Minecraft instance in two clicks without manual JAR installers.
Minecraft 1.16.5 with Forge
Create a Prism instance for Minecraft 1.16.5 on Forge. Use Java 8.
- Minecraft
- 1.16.5
- Loader
- Forge
- Java
- Java 8
1.16.5 + Forge
Add Instance → 1.16.5 → install Forge. Assign Java 8 under Settings → Java.
This pairing existed for that version. Older versions are not given NeoForge or Quilt pages.
Installer: /download.
Frequently asked questions
Which Java for 1.16.5?
Java 8. Mismatch is a common exit code 1.
Get Prism Launcher
Windows, macOS & Linux
Free and open source. Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft, then create your first instance.
