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Ace's Spell Utils
An util API for making Iron's Spells and Spellbooks addons
Quick answer
Which Ace's Spell Utils release should I use?
Ace's Spell Utils aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 5 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Ace's Spell Utils required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Ace's Spell Utils aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar need?
aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks, Iron's Lib, playerAnimator, GeckoLib and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 5 come through another mod in the chain.
5 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Ace's Spell Utils without breaking your instance.
Built for Ace's Spell Utils aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks, Iron's Lib, playerAnimator, GeckoLib and 1 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 5 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Ace's Spell Utils add?
Ace's Spell Utils is a util API made for making Iron's Spells and Spellbooks addons. This mod contains some useful methods and classes for mod devs to use for their addons. Features will be continuously added if something is suggested or the need arises to make more.
Current features:
- Unique Spellcasting Mob class, used for making mobs with custom models to have custom casting animations for long, instant and continuous spells
- Generic Boss Entity class for making custom bosses more streamlined
- Generic Unique Boss Entity class for making spellcasting entities with custom models
- Wizard Spell Combo goal for spellcasting mobs
- A general Boss Music Manager & Boss Music Instance classes for doing custom and dynamic boss music
- Imbueable Curio class
- Imbueable Staff class
- Sheath Curio class
- A utils classes with niche methods for spells and mobs
- Mana Steal attribute
- Mana Rend attribute
- Hunger Steal attribute
- Evasive attribute
- Various custom casting animations free for use
- Custom item rarities for use
This mod is open source and MIT; any ISS addon dev is free to use this API for their mods. Any issues or suggestions should be added to the Github page
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Ace's Spell Utils by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Ace's Spell Utils versions and loaders
aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.1-1.21.1.jar
19 Jul 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.7.0-1.21.1.jar
6 Jul 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.6.1-1.21.1.jar
12 May 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.6-1.21.1.jar
8 May 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.5-1.21.1.jar
21 Mar 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.4-1.21.1.jar
19 Mar 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.3-1.21.1.jar
6 Feb 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.2-1.21.1.jar
29 Jan 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.1-1.21.1.jar
15 Jan 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.2.0-1.21.1.jar
15 Jan 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.1.23-1.21.1.jar
9 Jan 2026
aces_spell_utils-1.1.22-1.21.1.jar
26 Dec 2025
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