Enchanting System Overhaul
by CmdrJane
Enchanting System Overhaul replaces vanilla enchanting with a discovery-based system, where players learn enchantments from books and apply them at the enchanting table.
What it does
Players must first obtain enchanted books, then use them to learn new enchantments. Once an enchantment is learned, it can be applied to items at the enchanting table, and enchantments can be leveled up over time. Optional leveling requires books with higher enchantment levels, so an item does not need every enchantment applied in one go. The configuration can also remove XP costs from the default recipes and substitute a different XP cost model.
The mod changes how enchanting affects outcomes, giving players more control and reducing the impact of random chance. An optional curse amplification feature allows curses to be applied on purpose, and curses raise the enchantment limit per item. Item combining through the anvil is available again. The mod uses a wide array of items provided by vanilla Minecraft.
Fabric builds depend on Fabric API, and Forge builds require additional dependencies. The mod runs on client and server, so both sides need it. Files cover 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.20.4, released under the MIT License as open source.
Key features
Discovery-based enchanting
Enchantments are learned from enchanted books, rather than being available from the start.
Leveled enchantments
Enchantments can be leveled up at the enchanting table, with optional books that gate higher levels.
Configurable XP costs
XP costs can be removed from the default recipes, and an alternative XP cost model can be used instead.
Intentional curse application
An optional feature lets players apply curses on purpose, and curses increase the number of enchantments an item can hold.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
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How it compares
Atheneum is a Fabric-only mod for 1.20.5 – 1.20.6 under All rights reserved and not open source, and it runs on client and server. Enchantment Extraction Table Mod By Semi is server-side only, under the MIT License and not open source, covering 1.16.5 – 1.20.1 on Fabric and Forge. Ascendant Arcana is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and runs on client and server for 1.20.1 on Fabric and Forge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting System Overhaul | Fabric and Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-06-23 |
| Atheneum | Fabric | 1.20.5 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-06-05 |
| Enchantment Extraction Table Mod By Semi | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-08-07 |
| Ascendant Arcana | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-04 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Enchanting System Overhaul is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Changes the way items are enchanted to give players more control and reduce impact of RNG Required both on client and server. Fabric version depends on Fabric API
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/enchanting-system-overhaul
- Owner
- CmdrJane
- Published
- 2024-01-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-06-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15