diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_trims/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_trims/mod.conf
index 6d001df60..eb9311503 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_trims/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor_trims/mod.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_armor_trims
-author = chmodsayshello
\ No newline at end of file
+author = chmodsayshello
+optional_depends = mcl_armor
\ No newline at end of file