Anvil Legacy
by Sunflower
Anvil Legacy lets players rename an item on an anvil so that a chosen name can turn standard gear into a relic with unique attributes.
What it does
The mod adds a renaming mechanic to the anvil. Place the desired item on the anvil and enter a name; if the name is accepted, the item gains unique attributes, and a standard sword, axe, bow or piece of armor can ascend to legendary status. Whether a name is accepted is partly a matter of luck, and the odds rise or fall with the levels spent on the renaming.
The mod is a Forge addon built for the Reign mod, and it expands that mod so that players can reforge gear and reveal hidden power. Installation requires Forge on the server. Clients may run it, but they do not need it. The code is under the MIT License, and the mod is not open source.
Key features
Legendary relics
Renaming a standard item through the anvil transforms it into a relic with improved stats.
Weapon and bow boosts
Swords, axes and bows gain higher damage, and their attack speed is raised.
Armor enhancements
Armor pieces receive more armor and armor toughness, along with improved knockback resistance.
Durability and enchantment limits
Item durability lasts longer, and enchantments can exceed their normal limits.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Reign playthroughs
Players who run Reign can use the mod to reforge gear and reveal hidden power in the same progression.
Server progression
Server owners can offer the renaming mechanic so that players earn relics through the anvil.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want standard equipment to grow stronger through anvil renaming, and who already use the Reign mod.
How it compares
Relic Mod is server-side only, under All rights reserved, and is published for 1.20.1 on Forge. Unleashed Enchanting runs on client and server under the MIT License for 1.20.1 on Forge, and it covers enchantment changes rather than anvil renaming. Random Reforges also runs on client and server, under All rights reserved, for 1.20.1 on Forge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil Legacy | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2024-12-11 |
| Relic Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2024-09-25 |
| Unleashed Enchanting | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-27 |
| Random Reforges | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-17 |
Questions
Does Anvil Legacy need the Reign mod?
Does the client need Anvil Legacy?
Which game versions does Anvil Legacy support?
In the catalog
Anvil Legacy is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod introduces an engaging mechanic that transforms standard Minecraft equipment — swords, axes, bows, and armor — into powerful relics. Reveal the true name of your sword! From the developers of Reign. Stay tuned for more news in the developer diary, and test the mod on our server! # Unleash the power Standard…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/reign-anvil-legacy
- Owner
- Sunflower
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-12-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15