Twilight Forest Smithing
by Cwortex
Twilight Forest Smithing lets smithing templates and upgrades depend on player progression in the Twilight Forest dimension, and it is built as a data pack add-on for that mod.
What it does
Progression-based smithing for Twilight Forest: the recipes for Twilight Forest equipment are gated behind the progress a player has made, so smithing follows the dimension's order of play. Recipes are shown through JEI, REI or EMI display support, so players can look up what each smithing step needs without leaving the game.
Only the server needs the mod to run; players may add it on their side without it being required. Builds cover 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge files, and a data pack variant is also available. The mod is published under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Files for 1.21.1 were published on 2026-09-03, the same date as the latest Forge build for 1.20.1.
Key features
Progression-gated smithing
Smithing recipes for Twilight Forest items appear as the player advances through the dimension.
Display recipe support
Recipes appear in JEI, REI and EMI so players can read each smithing requirement in their recipe viewer.
Data pack option
The mod is also offered as a data pack for servers that prefer that form of installation.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Twilight Forest playthroughs
Players working through the dimension get a smithing path that matches their progress rather than receiving every recipe at once.
Modded server progression
Server owners running Twilight Forest can use the mod to control when Twilight Forest equipment becomes craftable.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who run Twilight Forest and want smithing tied to progression. Servers that install the mod need Twilight Forest itself to be present, since the smithing recipes concern its items.
How it compares
EC Twilight Forest Plugin is a Forge and NeoForge add-on for 1.19.4 – 1.21.1 that runs with a client and server, and it is not open source. Twilight Aether is a Forge mod for 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 under the MIT License, so it is open source, and it also runs on client and server. Twilight Forest Smithing covers a wider range of loaders and versions, with Fabric included and a 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 span, while only the server needs it to run.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight Forest Smithing | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-03 |
| EC Twilight Forest Plugin | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.4 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-02 |
| Twilight Aether | Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-16 |
Questions
Does Twilight Forest Smithing need Twilight Forest installed?
Do players need to install Twilight Forest Smithing?
Which loader should be chosen for 1.21.1?
In the catalog
Twilight Forest Smithing is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Works for every major version of Twilight Forest since the smithing table was added: 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.1.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/twilightforest_smithing
- Owner
- Cwortex
- Published
- 2026-09-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15