Better Smithing Template
by ink-momo
Better Smithing Template changes smithing templates so they are reused across crafts and wear out with use instead of being consumed by one smithing step.
What it does
In vanilla Minecraft a smithing template is used up with a single smithing table craft. This mod rewrites that mechanism so a template behaves like a tool: it keeps a durability value, and each use lowers it. The template is removed only once it is worn out, and identical templates still stack in the inventory. The default durability is 3, and the maximum can be raised in the config when more uses are wanted.
The mod detects smithing templates added by other mods automatically, but some templates are not found that way. For those, the server owner enters the template's registry name, such as cataclysm:ignitium upgrade smithing template, into a list kept in a config file. The list is set by hand, so the mod does not depend on any particular companion mod. Because it modifies vanilla recipes, it can affect other mods that rely on the same smithing behavior.
It is published for Forge and NeoForge on Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The code is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Reusable templates
Smithing templates are reused across crafts and disappear only when their durability runs out.
Durability system
Each template starts with a durability of 3, and the maximum can be raised in the config.
Automatic template detection
Smithing templates added by other mods are found without extra setup in most cases.
Manual target list
Templates that are not detected can be added by registry name to a list in the config file.
Identical templates stack
Templates with the same type and durability still stack together in the inventory.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Craftable Smithing Templates (Armor Trims) needs the server but leaves the client optional, is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.20 – 1.21.10, and is under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Craft Smitting Template runs on client and server, covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 and is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source either. Better Smithing Template is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and targets Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Smithing Template | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-30 |
| Craftable Smithing Templates (Armor Trims) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.10 | Server required, client optional | 2025-04-14 |
| Craft Smitting Template | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-12-15 |
Questions
Does Better Smithing Template need to be installed on the server?
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What should be done when a template is not detected?
In the catalog
Better Smithing Template is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Rewrites the smithing mechanism to give you a better smithing experience. In vanilla Minecraft, smithing templates used in the smithing table are consumed in one use. This mod makes templates behave like tools — they can be reused multiple times and only disappear when worn out.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-smithing-template
- Owner
- ink-momo
- Published
- 2026-07-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15