Templated
by Kaderu
With Templated, a diamond upgrade template lets players make diamond tools from iron ones at the smithing table, so diamonds are not spent on early gear.
What it does
Templated adds a diamond upgrade smithing template that turns iron tools into diamond-tier versions when combined in the smithing table. The template is crafted with a prismarine shard, and it is meant for players who want to enchant gear earlier without feeling that a scarce diamond was wasted on a slow tool. The author describes the item as a way to get diamond benefits before the diamond supply grows.
The Guardian Quill is a drop obtained after slaying an elder guardian, and it is crafted with a trident handle. The mod fits survival play and adventure maps, and it is available on both client and server. The mod has a Fabric file for 1.20.1 and a NeoForge file for 1.21.1, with 1.0.0 as the latest release on each loader. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Diamond upgrade template
A smithing template applies to iron tools in the smithing table, producing diamond-level results.
Guardian Quill
An item dropped by elder guardians, crafted with a trident handle, used as part of the template recipe chain.
Prismarine shard recipe
The template is built with a prismarine shard, tying the early-game cost to ocean exploration.
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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
Earlier enchanting
Players who want enchanted gear before they reach mid-game diamond supplies can craft upgraded tools sooner.
Iron-focused progression
Iron tools stay useful longer, since the upgrade path gives them a diamond-tier result.
How it compares
No Template Netherite and Better Smithing Upgrades both add smithing upgrade paths for Forge and NeoForge, with the first covering 1.20 – 26.1.2 and the second 1.20 – 1.21.1. Forged Path is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 only. Hammers and Smithing is open source under the MIT License for Fabric, covering 1.20 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templated | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-30 |
| No Template Netherite (Forge/NeoForge) | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-30 |
| Better Smithing Upgrades | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-28 |
| Forged Path | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-04-14 |
| Hammers and Smithing | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-12 |
Questions
Does Templated work on Fabric and NeoForge?
Is Templated needed on the server?
Which mods overlap with Templated?
In the catalog
Templated is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Ever crafted an iron pickaxe, got ready to enchant it to get fortune? Found a god roll iron sword in an end city? Templated can help you! Using the brand new diamond upgrade smithing template in a smithing table, you can upgrade your enchanted iron tools to diamond! After slaying elder guardians you will be able to…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/templated
- Owner
- Kaderu
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15