
Tool Scaling
Scale your tools as you progress. Modder and datapack recipe support.
About this Mod
Tool Scaling
A Minecraft Forge mod that adds anvil-based tool upgrading with durability and enchantment preservation.
Features
- Anvil Tool Upgrades: Upgrade tools in the anvil instead of crafting new ones
- Durability Transfer: Preserve tool durability when upgrading (percentage-based by default)
- Data Preservation: Keeps enchantments, custom names, lore, and all NBT data
- Extensible Recipe System: Other mods and datapacks can easily add their own upgrade recipes
How to Use
- Place your tool in the left slot of an anvil
- Place the upgrade material in the right slot (e.g., diamond for iron → diamond)
- Take your upgraded tool with all enchantments and durability preserved!
Available Upgrades
Normal Tier Progression (1 material, 1 level):
- Wooden → Stone (cobblestone, blackstone, etc.)
- Stone → Iron (iron ingot)
- Iron → Golden (gold ingot)
- Golden → Diamond (diamond)
Special Shortcuts (1 material, 3 levels):
- Iron → Diamond (diamond)
Note: Diamond → Netherite upgrades use the vanilla smithing table with netherite upgrade template.
Additional Info
Please visit the source GitHub for more info for integration and custom recipes.
License
This mod is licensed under GPL v3.
Credits
Created by Reyzerbit
Available Versions
How to Install Tool Scaling on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Tool Scaling". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+14 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Tool Scaling server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Tool Scaling compatible with forge and neoforge?
Tool Scaling officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Tool Scaling – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tool Scaling consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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