Linear Levels
by Partonetrain
Linear Levels changes how many experience points each level needs, letting players choose a linear or curved experience curve through configuration options.
What it does
Experience levels follow a different curve from vanilla. By default each level takes 10 experience points, which is far less than vanilla requires, so the author recommends adjusting it. An alternative Curve Mode computes the cost of each level from the current level and two multipliers, and its defaults are set so the curve does not grow out of range after level 30. Exact figures for both modes are compared against vanilla in a linked spreadsheet.
The mod changes one method of the player entity and nothing else, which is why the author says the name Linear Levels is not fully accurate for the curve options. Requires Cloth Config API to provide the configuration screen. Linear Levels is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Fabric and Quilt, for 1.20.1 and 1.20.2, with version 1.1.2 for 1.20.1 as the latest build.
Key features
Linear experience curve
Each level costs a fixed number of experience points set in the configuration, which can be lower than vanilla.
Curve Mode
An optional mode computes the cost of each level from its number and two configurable multipliers, producing a curve instead of a straight line.
Configuration screen
Options for both modes are editable in the mod's configuration screen, which Cloth Config API provides.
Single change to the player
The mod alters one method of the player entity, so its effect on other systems is limited to how experience is counted.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
Talentium is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.20 – 26.2 that is server required with client optional, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and not open source. Custom XP Scaling is a Fabric-only server-side mod for 1.19 – 1.20.6 released under the MIT License and open source. Linear Levels covers only 1.20.1 and 1.20.2 on Fabric and Quilt and needs both sides.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Levels | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2024-11-18 |
| Talentium | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-16 |
| Custom XP Scaling | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2024-05-15 |
Questions
Does Linear Levels need Cloth Config API?
Do the server and players both need the mod?
Which loaders and versions are supported?
In the catalog
Linear Levels is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.
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What the author says
LinearLevels adds three five configuration options for how you want the experience "curve" to work in your game. These configuration options can be found in ModMenu or similar mods. Requires Cloth Config API. By default, every level will take 10 experience points (compared to vanilla this feels quite low so I…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/linear-levels
- Owner
- Partonetrain
- Published
- 2023-12-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15