{"id":118446,"date":"2026-06-07T02:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/overgeared\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T02:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T23:09:44","slug":"overgeared","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/overgeared\/","title":{"rendered":"Overgeared"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>![Logo](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/d78eb1f61570087291550d2d6d2a8e0b95d406c8.png)<\/p>\n<p>**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.<\/p>\n<p>Fully data pack\u2013compatible. **JEI\/EMI is highly recommended** for browsing recipes.<\/p>\n<p># **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**\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>### \u00a0![ko-fi](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/stirdrem)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>### IF SOMETHING DOESN&#8217;T WORK AFTER UPDATE TRY DELETING THE CONFIG FILE<\/p>\n<p>### Documentation for Modpack Makers<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># Mod Guide<\/p>\n<p><span><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4o9NLsdXOOQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **New Items and Blocks**<\/p>\n<p>## **Steel Equipment**<\/p>\n<p>A complete steel tier designed to bridge the progression between iron and diamond.<\/p>\n<p>![Steel Items](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/4de15442edb25c016463719d69e22dc4e7c3b1cd.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>## **Smithing Hammer**<\/p>\n<p>Available in **Steel** and **Copper** variants. Used to begin the forging process.<\/p>\n<p>*   Sneak + right-click **Stone** \u2192 convert it into a Stone Anvil<br \/>\n*   Sneak + right-click vanilla **Anvil** \u2192 convert it into a Smithing Anvil<br \/>\n*   Sneak + right-click a **Smithing Anvil** \u2192 start forging<\/p>\n<p>![Smithing Hammers](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/e4b0525da5207c8b4cd2af3913ab8ba413f32f27.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>## **Smithing Tongs**<\/p>\n<p>Used to protect yourself from heated metal. Comes in **Wooden**, **Iron** and **Steel** variants. ![Smithing Tongs](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/37f3464dc7729a0b3308067ae0813e47445242f3.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>## **Smithing Anvil**<\/p>\n<p>The main workstation for forging. Place ingredients in the 3\u00d73 grid and activate forging with a Smithing Hammer.<\/p>\n<p>![Smithing Anvil](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/65e267f5276dda41966340da31553a259a9bb9ff.png) ![Minigame](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/d720c86e98859d916ec16aa5539ce23ffdfa4f29.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>## **Stone Anvil**<\/p>\n<p>An early-game option for simple forging.<\/p>\n<p>*   Cheaper to craft<br \/>\n*   Lower durability<br \/>\n*   Only supports forging up to **Well Forged** tier<br \/>\n*   Lets players progress into full forging<\/p>\n<p>![Stone Anvil](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/53afb7a90bb5e99f3e86ca3110f0ba49b1e176ea.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **Rock Knapping System**<\/p>\n<p>Craft stone tool parts using a click-based 3\u00d73 interface.<\/p>\n<p>*   Obtain rocks by repeatedly right-clicking **flint on stone**<br \/>\n*   Use rocks in the knapping UI to shape tool heads<\/p>\n<p>![Getting rocks](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/0c8208e2ededa217ce081f2e03e132565a16c1ad_0.webp)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **Forging System &#038; Tool Quality**<\/p>\n<p>Forging replaces classic tool\/armor crafting. Hit timing in the forging minigame determines the **Forging Quality**:<\/p>\n<p>*   Poorly Forged<br \/>\n*   Well Forged<br \/>\n*   Expertly Forged<br \/>\n*   Perfectly Forged<br \/>\n*   Masterwork<\/p>\n<p>Quality affects:<\/p>\n<p>*   Durability<br \/>\n*   Attack Damage<br \/>\n*   Attack Speed<br \/>\n*   Mining Speed<\/p>\n<p>![Perfectly Forged](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/896ecaa7d7e941222e7fad4298f29e5e1842d1f7.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>## **Tool Head Modifiers**<\/p>\n<p>Some tool heads have **Polished** \/ **Unpolished** variants:<\/p>\n<p>*   Unpolished reduces max forging quality<br \/>\n*   Use a **Grindstone** to polish tool heads first<\/p>\n<p>![Unpolished](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/f052f101facf2ee8f32dca29d8dd094c26f60b9d.png)<\/p>\n<p>**Related Tags:**<\/p>\n<p>*   `overgeared:grindable`<br \/>\n*   `overgeared:grinded`<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **Blueprint System**<\/p>\n<p>Blueprints define the **maximum achievable forging quality**.<\/p>\n<p>![Drafting Table](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/c8e2f4e7aba04ad82225a13973a69fea632ff846.png)<\/p>\n<p>Each blueprint tracks:<\/p>\n<p>*   Quality (Poor \u2192 Master)<br \/>\n*   Uses &#038; leveling progression<br \/>\n*   Tool Type<br \/>\n*   Maximum achievable final quality<\/p>\n<p>Blueprints:<\/p>\n<p>*   Can be upgraded through forging<br \/>\n*   Can be duplicated using **Empty Blueprints** (but the duplicate is worse quality)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **Diamond Crafting Overhaul**<\/p>\n<p>Diamond items are no longer crafted in a crafting table.<\/p>\n<p>*   Upgrade Steel gear at a **Smithing Table**<br \/>\n*   Requires a **special Smithing Template** obtainable from structures<\/p>\n<p>![Diamond Upgrade Smithing Template](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/ac8cc28f32b6d24be14fabc28eda357731af10d7.png)<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p># **Casting System**<\/p>\n<p>## **Tool Casts**<\/p>\n<p>![Tool 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