Better Equipment Smithing Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Expand Your Gear Progression with Enhanced Smithing

Better Equipment Smithing Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) brings meaningful improvements to the underutilized Smithing Table in Minecraft. Rather than being limited to netherite upgrades, the smithing system is now extended to allow full gear progression letting players gradually improve their equipment from stone and leather to iron, and eventually to diamond. This balanced upgrade path encourages players to engage with the smithing mechanic throughout their playthrough, not just at endgame.

Additionally, the mod introduces crafting recipes for smithing templates, removing the reliance on rare loot structures and making the upgrade process smoother and more accessible for all players, including those in singleplayer survival worlds.

Features:

• Expanded Smithing Mechanics:
  • Upgrade leather armor and stone tools to iron using the Smithing Table.
  • Upgrade iron and golden equipment directly to diamond gear, just like with netherite.
• Craftable Upgrade Templates:
  • No need to search ancient cities or bastions equipment upgrade templates can now be crafted using in-game materials.
• Balanced Progression Path:
  • Encourages use of the smithing table throughout all gear tiers.
  • Keeps gameplay progression smooth and immersive, especially in long survival runs or modpacks.
• Compatible With Vanilla Mechanics:
  • Works seamlessly with the existing smithing interface and upgrade logic.
  • Fully supports Minecraft’s existing template-based upgrade system.

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Requires:

Minecraft Forge or Fabric API or Quilt Loader or NeoForge Installer

How to install:

How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge

How To Download & Install Fabric Mods

How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader

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Why use Better Equipment Smithing Mod?

The vanilla smithing table is largely underwhelming until late-game netherite crafting becomes relevant. Better Equipment Smithing Mod fixes this by turning the smithing table into a core part of gear progression from early to mid-game.

Instead of discarding leather or stone gear, you can now upgrade it without waste. This is especially useful in survival or hardcore modes, where conserving resources is crucial. With craftable upgrade templates, this mod also eliminates unnecessary grind while retaining Minecraft’s survival balance.

Whether you’re playing solo or running a server with friends, this mod enhances gameplay depth without bloating the experience with unnecessary items or GUIs.