Overgeared

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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

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# Mod Guide

# New Items and Blocks

## Steel Equipment

A complete steel tier designed to bridge the progression between iron and diamond.

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## 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

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## Smithing Tongs

Used to protect yourself from heated metal. Comes in Wooden, Iron and Steel variants. !(https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/37f3464dc7729a0b3308067ae0813e47445242f3.png)

## Smithing Anvil

The main workstation for forging. Place ingredients in the 3×3 grid and activate forging with a Smithing Hammer.

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## 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

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# 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

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# 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

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## Tool Head Modifiers

Some tool heads have Polished / Unpolished variants:

Unpolished reduces max forging quality Use a Grindstone to polish tool heads first

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Related Tags:

`overgeared:grindable` `overgeared:grinded`

# Blueprint System

Blueprints define the maximum achievable forging quality*.

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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

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# Casting System

## Tool Casts

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Tool Casts let you duplicate tool heads*, sacrificing quality for convenience.

Clay Tool Cast – fragile, early-game * Nether Tool Cast – durable, late-game

Ideal for mass-producing tool heads wi