Enchanting Plus
by Darkhax
Enchanting Plus lets a player set each enchantment on an item by hand, paying with EXP points instead of levels, from an advanced enchanting table.
What it does
Placing an item in the top slot of the advanced table fills the centre area with the enchantments that can be changed on it. A side bar scrolls through the list when more than four are valid, and sliding it right raises an enchantment's level while sliding it left lowers it. A green background marks an enchantment that can be modified, and a red one marks an enchantment currently blocked, usually because an incompatible enchantment is already selected on the same item.
The cost updates as each level changes and is counted in EXP points rather than levels. The top left info box shows the player's current EXP, the price and tips about the mod. Once the player has enough EXP, clicking the enchanted book button applies the selection to the item. The mod requires Bookshelf on Forge 1.12.2, and runs on client and server so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge across 10 release versions, 1.5.2 – 1.12.2, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only, which makes the project open source.
Curse and treasure enchantments are normally out of reach. Curses of this kind can be added only during a narrow window tied to the in-game clock and the moon phase, lasting about four real-life minutes. The player can check the moon's position in the sky to judge the time.
Key features
Per-level enchantment control
Each valid enchantment can be raised or lowered with the side bar before the item is enchanted.
Compatibility highlighting
Enchantments that conflict with a selected one are shown with a red background and cannot be chosen.
EXP-based pricing
The total cost is calculated in EXP points and updates live as the selection changes.
Info box
The top left box displays the player's EXP, the current cost and tips about the mod.
Curse and treasure access
Curse and treasure enchantments become available only under the special midnight and full moon conditions.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.9.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.7.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.6.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.5.x1 of 1 version with builds
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
Custom gear builds
Players who want a particular combination of enchantments on a tool or weapon can set each one exactly instead of relying on random rolls.
Who it’s for: Players who want precise control over enchantments and are willing to spend more EXP to get it. Server owners who run the 1.12.2 build need the mod on both sides.
How it compares
Min's Enchantments is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is open source. Immersive Enchanting covers 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 on Forge and NeoForge under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, also open source. Enchantments Overhaul is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting Plus | Forge | 1.5.2 – 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2023-06-08 |
| Min's Enchantments | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-21 |
| Immersive Enchanting | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-17 |
| Enchantments Overhaul | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-31 |
Questions
Does Enchanting Plus need Bookshelf?
Which Minecraft versions have files?
Does the server need Enchanting Plus?
How is a curse enchantment obtained?
In the catalog
Enchanting Plus is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
Enchanting Plus is a mod which allows the player to have full control over the enchantments on their items at the cost of significantly more EXP. Once you have the mod and it's dependencies installed, you will be able to use the Advanced Enchanting Table. This table can be crafted in a crafting table, or you can…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/enchanting-plus
- Owner
- Darkhax
- Published
- 2023-06-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-06-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
