Overgeared

 **Overgeared** is a Minecraft mod that overhauls tool and armor crafting with a deep forging system that rewards player skill, preparation, and progression. Inspired by mods like _Hot Iron_ and _TerraFirmaCraft_, it introduces a more immersive approach to metalworking, blueprint crafting, and alloying. Fully data pack–compatible. **JEI/EMI is highly recommended** for browsing recipes. # **1.21.1 NeoForge is now out in beta! Use EMI for recipe viewing. Huge thanks to Renari and Acey for helping with the port**  ###  [](https://ko-fi.com/stirdrem)   ### IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK AFTER UPDATE TRY DELETING THE CONFIG FILE ### [Documentation for Modpack Makers](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dUjVXHALGE7b625DYa-cVr0Y6vJkh3NFya0gcDSE_C8/edit?usp=sharing) *** # Mod Guide *** # **New Items and Blocks** ## **Steel Equipment** A complete steel tier designed to bridge the progression between iron and diamond.  *** ## **Smithing Hammer** Available in **Steel** and **Copper** variants. Used to begin the forging process. * Sneak + right-click **Stone** → convert it into a Stone Anvil * Sneak + right-click vanilla **Anvil** → convert it into a Smithing Anvil * Sneak + right-click a **Smithing Anvil** → start forging  *** ## **Smithing Tongs** Used to protect yourself from heated metal. Comes in **Wooden**, **Iron** and **Steel** variants.  *** ## **Smithing Anvil** The main workstation for forging. Place ingredients in the 3×3 grid and activate forging with a Smithing Hammer.   *** ## **Stone Anvil** An early-game option for simple forging. * Cheaper to craft * Lower durability * Only supports forging up to **Well Forged** tier * Lets players progress into full forging  *** # **Rock Knapping System** Craft stone tool parts using a click-based 3×3 interface. * Obtain rocks by repeatedly right-clicking **flint on stone** * Use rocks in the knapping UI to shape tool heads  *** # **Forging System & Tool Quality** Forging replaces classic tool/armor crafting. Hit timing in the forging minigame determines the **Forging Quality**: * Poorly Forged * Well Forged * Expertly Forged * Perfectly Forged * Masterwork Quality affects: * Durability * Attack Damage * Attack Speed * Mining Speed  *** ## **Tool Head Modifiers** Some tool heads have **Polished** / **Unpolished** variants: * Unpolished reduces max forging quality * Use a **Grindstone** to polish tool heads first  **Related Tags:** * `overgeared:grindable` * `overgeared:grinded` *** # **Blueprint System** Blueprints define the **maximum achievable forging quality**.  Each blueprint tracks: * Quality (Poor → Master) * Uses & leveling progression * Tool Type * Maximum achievable final quality Blueprints: * Can be upgraded through forging * Can be duplicated using **Empty Blueprints** (but the duplicate is worse quality) *** # **Diamond Crafting Overhaul** Diamond items are no longer crafted in a crafting table. * Upgrade Steel gear at a **Smithing Table** * Requires a **special Smithing Template** obtainable from structures  *** # **Casting System** ## **Tool Casts**  Tool Casts let you **duplicate tool heads**, sacrificing quality for convenience. Two types: * **Clay Tool Cast** – fragile, early-game * **Nether Tool Cast** – durable, late-game Ideal for mass-producing tool heads with consistent shapes. *** # **Alloy Furnaces** Specialized furnaces for alloy creation: | Furnace Type |Input Slots |Specialization | | -------------------- |----------- |---------------------------- | | Brick Alloy Furnace |4 |Standard alloy recipes | | Nether Alloy Furnace |9 |High-tier & Netherite alloys |   **Netherite Ingots now require the Nether Alloy Furnace.** *** # **New Recipe Types** ### NBT-Preserving * `nbt_smelting` * `nbt_blasting` → Keeps NBT from input to output. ### Casting * `cast_smelting` * `cast_blasting` ### Advanced Alloying * `alloy_smelting` — up to 4 inputs * `nether_alloy_smelting` — up to 9 inputs *** # **New Commands** ``` /givecast [quality] [material] # Gives a tool cast with custom parameters /setforgingquality # Sets the forging quality on your held item ``` **Quality Tiers:** `poor` → `well` → `expert` → `perfect` → `master` *** # **Advancements** New advancements provide a full guided progression through: * Knapping * First forging * Blueprint mastery * Alloy smelting * Cast creation * High-tier forging steps