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title: "Minecraft 1.18.2 Forge | Prism Launcher"
description: "Create a Prism instance for Minecraft 1.18.2 on Forge. Use Java 17. Download Prism Launcher from /download."
canonical: https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/1-18-2-forge
updated: 2026-10-17
---

# Minecraft 1.18.2 with Forge

Create a Prism instance for Minecraft 1.18.2 on Forge. Use Java 17.

## Facts (2026-10-17)

- **Minecraft:** 1.18.2
- **Loader:** Forge
- **Java:** Java 17

## 1.18.2 + Forge

Add Instance → 1.18.2 → install Forge. Assign Java 17 under Settings → Java.

This pairing existed for that version. Older versions are not given NeoForge or Quilt pages.

Installer: [/download](https://prismlauncher.ink/download).

## FAQ

### Which Java for 1.18.2?

Java 17. Mismatch is a common exit code 1.

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- [NeoForge in Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/neoforge-loader)

## Download

Free and open source: [Download Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/download)

Markdown mirror: https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/1-18-2-forge.md