Simple wizards
by litnova
Simple wizards adds a set of magic tools, including staves that fire spells, for use in fights on a Forge server.
What it does
Staves are the core items of the mod. The fire staff is crafted with Blaze Powder, and the wand magic staff uses an Amethyst Shard as its key component. Players pick a staff and use it to cast attacks, so magic tools become a way to fight other players and mobs in the world.
The mod keeps to a simple model: it does not build a new magic system with mana or spell trees, and fireballs and similar projectiles are the main effects. Its item recipes are shown in JEI, so players can look up what each staff needs without leaving the game.
Simple wizards is built for Forge and covers game version 1.20.1 only. Only the server needs it, and players join without installing anything. The code is all rights reserved, not open source, and the author has not published other licensing terms.
Key features
New magic tools
Adds staves and wands that serve as the magic items for the mod, each with its own crafting recipe.
Fire staff
The fire staff is crafted with Blaze Powder and throws fireballs at the target the player aims at.
Wand magic staff
The wand magic staff is crafted with an Amethyst Shard and is intended for magic battles.
JEI recipe support
Recipes for the staves can be viewed in JEI, which has to be installed alongside the mod.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Magic battles
Players use the staves to attack each other or mobs during fights, with projectile spells as the main effect.
Casual magic play
The mod suits players who want fireball-style magic without a large new system to learn.
Who it’s for: Players who want simple magic tools for fights on a Forge server running 1.20.1, and server owners who want a light addition that adds no custom magic mechanics.
How it compares
Just-In WIZARD HAT is client-side only, released under All rights reserved, and runs on Forge for 1.20.1, so it changes only what the player sees and not server magic. Nether Star Staff and rpg magic are both client and server mods, also All rights reserved and also for 1.20.1, so every player has to install them. Simple wizards is server-side only, so players can join without it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple wizards | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2024-02-20 |
| Just-In WIZARD HAT | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-02-05 |
| Nether Star Staff | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-28 |
| rpg magic | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-23 |
Questions
Does Simple wizards need JEI?
Do players need the mod installed?
Which game version does Simple wizards support?
Does Simple wizards add a new magic system?
In the catalog
Simple wizards is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A simple magic mod that allows you to use magic tools for battles. The mod doesn't try to invent a new magic system, it just lets you throw fireballs.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-wizards
- Owner
- litnova
- Published
- 2024-02-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-02-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15