Easy Anvils (Backport)
by xyhaunter
Easy Anvils changes how anvils store items, price repairs and handle renaming, and it is written as a Forge backport for 1.12.2.
What it does
Items placed in an anvil stay in it after the interface closes, instead of returning to the inventory, and they are drawn directly on the block in the world. Prior work penalties rise much more slowly, so repair and enchanting costs stay reasonable for longer. Enchanted book application and several other common actions cost less, and renaming uses no experience levels. Item names accept formatting codes, custom colors and text styles. Repairing a damaged anvil with iron blocks restores it and extends its lifespan, and anvils break less often during use. Most of these mechanics can be tuned in the config, including repair costs, penalties and durability.
The mod runs on the server and on every player's client, so both sides need it installed. It is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and its source code and issue tracker are public. Only the 1.12.2 game version is covered, with the latest Forge file being 1.1.0, published 2026-06-20.
Key features
Persistent anvils
Items stay inside an anvil after its window is closed, so a half-finished repair does not return to the inventory.
Visible contents
Items placed in an anvil are rendered on the block itself, so the anvil shows what it holds.
Gentler prior work penalties
Repairing or renaming an item no longer raises costs as sharply, and repair costs remain reasonable for longer.
Cheaper enchanting and renaming
Applying enchanted books costs less, and renaming items spends no experience levels.
Repairable anvils
Iron blocks restore a damaged anvil, and anvils are less likely to break during use.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Questions
Does Easy Anvils need to be installed on the server?
Which game version does Easy Anvils support?
Can the anvil changes be adjusted?
In the catalog
Easy Anvils (Backport) is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
Easy Anvils makes anvils more convenient, less frustrating, and far more practical to use. 🔨 Items stay inside the interface when you close it, while the contents are rendered directly on the block for a more immersive experience. The mod also reworks several vanilla anvil mechanics that can make repairing and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/easy-anvils-backport
- Owner
- xyhaunter
- Published
- 2026-06-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15