Anvil Cost Predictor
Anvil Cost Predictor shows players the predicted repair cost of the next anvil operation before they commit to it.
What it does
The client-side mod adds a live cost preview to the anvil screen once items are placed in it. The tooltip on an item shows its current repair cost penalty, and an estimate of how many anvil uses remain before the item becomes Too Expensive, the point where the 40-level limit blocks further work.
The mod changes no vanilla anvil mechanics and does not remove the level cap. It only reports what the next operation will cost, so it works alongside anticheat and server rules. Fabric API is required, and the files are published for Fabric only, for game versions 26.1 – 26.2.
Key features
Live cost preview
Placing items in the anvil GUI displays the predicted level cost of the operation before it is confirmed.
Repair penalty tooltip
The tooltip of an item lists its current repair cost penalty, so the history of past anvil work is visible.
Remaining uses estimate
An estimate of anvil uses left before an item reaches Too Expensive helps players plan combined enchanting.
Information only
The mod displays values without altering anvil results, leaving vanilla rules in place.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Planning enchantment combinations
Players who combine several enchanted books or tools can see the cost of each step before spending experience levels.
Multiplayer servers with anticheat
Because the mod only shows information, it can run on a client connected to a server that enforces its own rules.
Who it’s for: Players who use anvils often and want to see repair costs before confirming them, and players who wish to avoid reaching the Too Expensive limit on valuable items.
How it compares
One Level Anvil is server-side only and limits anvil costs to one level, using the MIT License for 26.2. Anvil Forecast is also client-side only, under the MIT License for 26.2, and gives a similar forecast. Anvil Cost Predictor is client-side only, under All rights reserved, and is published for 26.1 – 26.2. Upgraded Anvils runs on client and server, under All rights reserved, for 26.1.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil Cost Predictor | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-30 |
| One Level Anvil | Fabric | 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-31 |
| Anvil Forecast | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-29 |
| Upgraded Anvils | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-11 |
Questions
Does Anvil Cost Predictor need Fabric API?
Does the server need Anvil Cost Predictor installed?
Does the mod change how anvils work?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Anvil Cost Predictor is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Ever had an item die on you because the anvil suddenly said "Too Expensive!" and you had no idea it was coming? This mod doesn't remove the level cap or change anvil mechanics in any way — it just tells you what's coming. See your item's current repair penalty, the predicted cost of your next operation, and roughly…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/anvil-cost-predictor
- Owner
- Suicide-Vest-Enjoyer
- Published
- 2026-07-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15