LevelingTools
by Linceros
LevelingTools is a NeoForge progression mod for 1.21.1 in which tools, weapons and armor gain experience through use and level up over time.
What it does
Equipped gear earns XP when a player mines a block, hits a mob or takes damage, and each item levels up on its own. Leveling is set up to slow down at higher levels, so the curve stays balanced and the end game does not become out of reach. Armor XP can be scaled with a configurable multiplier, which defaults to 5x so armor keeps pace with tools.
Each level improves the item: tools dig faster, weapons hit harder, and armor takes less damage up to a cap of 80 percent. When an item reaches a new level it is fully repaired, and after five configurable levels it can evolve into the next material tier, for example from a wooden pickaxe toward a stronger one. The mod includes a built-in Java API for registering custom evolutions of modded items.
The mod runs on NeoForge only, with a single release, 1.0.0 for 1.21.1, dated 2026-06-13. It is licensed under All rights reserved and is not open source. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.
Key features
Gear levels up through use
Tools, weapons and armor gain XP from mining, combat and taking damage while equipped, and level up without any crafting step.
Polynomial level scaling
The XP needed for each level grows along a curve that keeps late levels reachable rather than impossible.
Evolving material tiers
After five levels an item can evolve into the next material tier, so a basic item becomes a stronger one instead of being discarded.
Level-based bonuses
Mining speed, attack damage, maximum durability and damage reduction each increase with level, and damage reduction is capped at 80 percent.
Feedback on level up
Sound effects, particle bursts and a Totem-like particle explosion mark each level up and the evolution of an item.
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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.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want RPG-style progression built into the equipment they already use, and modpack builders who need custom item tiers. The mod is added on the server and on each client.
How it compares
Armor New Attributes is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 under the MIT License, running on client and server, and it is not open source. Obsidian Gear is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 under the MIT License, also running on client and server, and it is not open source. LevelingTools is licensed under All rights reserved and covers only the 1.21.1 version.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LevelingTools | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-13 |
| Armor New Attributes | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-21 |
| Obsidian Gear | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2024-12-20 |
Questions
Which loader does LevelingTools need?
Does the server need LevelingTools?
Can modpack builders register their own evolutions?
In the catalog
LevelingTools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Linceros LevelTools is an RPG-style progression mod for NeoForge 1.21.1 that completely transforms how you interact with your gear. Originally inspired by a Hytale mod concept, it breathes life into your tools, weapons, and armors by allowing them to gain Experience, level up, and even evolve into better materials!…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/levelingtools
- Owner
- Linceros
- Published
- 2026-06-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15