CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Universal RPG Skills system
Turn your Minecraft experience into an RPG adventure! Now adds 24 unique skills to the game. As you play normally—mining, farming, fighting, and exploring—you earn XP, level up, and unlock powerful permanent passive buffs..
Quick answer
Which Universal RPG Skills system release should I use?
Universal RPG Skills system universalskills-2.0.0.jar targets 1.21, 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Universal RPG Skills system required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Universal RPG Skills system universalskills-2.0.0.jar need?
universalskills-2.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install KubeJS, Better Advanced Tooltips, Rhino first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 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 Universal RPG Skills system without breaking your instance.
Built for Universal RPG Skills system universalskills-2.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use universalskills-2.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21, 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install KubeJS, Better Advanced Tooltips, Rhino first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside universalskills-2.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Universal RPG Skills system add?
Universal RPG Skills
A massive, standalone RPG leveling engine for your Forge worlds!
Turn your Minecraft experience into a true RPG adventure! Universal RPG Skills adds a deep progression system to the game. As you perform everyday tasks—mining, fighting, exploring, or even smelting—you earn XP, level up, and unlock powerful rewards.
This update introduces Hybrid Skills (passively leveled by doing multiple activities) and Active Abilities (like Vein Mining and Timber) to make the gameplay more dynamic than ever!
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Requirements & Installation
This is a Native Forge Mod. It has ZERO dependencies.
- Download the .jar file.
- Drop it into your Minecraft
modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft Forge (1.20.1). That's it!
New Feature: Hybrid Skills
Hybrid skills are "background" skills that gain XP automatically whenever you perform related primary activities. They reward players for being versatile!
- 💀 Slayer: Leveled by Combat and Mob Kills.
- 🍃 Naturalist: Leveled by Lumberjack and Farming.
- 🔨 Blacksmith: Leveled by Mining and Smelting/Cooking.
- 🌍 Wanderer: Leveled by Traveler (distance) and Fishing.
New Feature: Active Abilities
Once you reach high levels in your core skills, you unlock Active Abilities that can be triggered by Sneaking (Shift) while performing the action!
- ⛏️ Vein Miner (Miner Lvl 50+): Sneak while mining to instantly clear a small cluster of ores or stone.
- 🪓 Timber (Lumberjack Lvl 50+): Sneak while chopping to fell a significant portion of the tree at once.
- 🌾 Crop Pulse (Farming Lvl 40+): Sneak while harvesting to instantly clear all nearby fully-grown crops.
- ⚔️ Berserker (Combat Lvl 60+): Every kill has a 15% chance to grant you temporary Strength II.
The Prestige System
Reached Level 100? Your journey isn't over. You can now Prestige your skills to reset them to level 1 in exchange for a permanent +10% XP Multiplier for that skill. This stacks up to 10 times!
- Command: Type
!prestige <skillname>(e.g.,!prestige miner) once you hit Lvl 100.
Updated Skill Perks (Passive Buffs)
| Skill | Level | Reward (Permanent Buff) |
|---|---|---|
| ⛏️ Miner | Lvl 20 | Night Vision |
| ⚔️ Slayer | Lvl 30 | Resistance I |
| ⚔️ Slayer | Lvl 70 | Strength I |
| 🔨 Blacksmith | Lvl 40 | Fire Resistance |
| 🌍 Wanderer | Lvl 25 | Luck I |
| 🌍 Wanderer | Lvl 75 | Dolphin's Grace |
| 🍃 Naturalist | Lvl 50 | Regeneration |
| 👟 Traveler | Lvl 50 | Jump Boost II |
Commands & Dashboard
- View Stats: Type
!skillsin chat. - Prestige: Type
!prestige <name>(Must be Lvl 100). - Manual Access: Right-Click while holding a Book, or Sneak + Right-Click with an Empty Hand.
Our Socials:
- Discord: https://discord.gg/6rjTGkRBzP
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nasaremixstudios
- Twitch Live Everyday: https://www.twitch.tv/nightvorn
Usage Guidelines
What You Can Do:
- Use this mod freely in your Modpacks and Worlds.
- Share feedback and suggestions to help improve the mod.
What You Can’t Do:
- Do not re-upload the file to other sites without permission.
- Do not claim the mod as your own work.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Universal RPG Skills system by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader builds1.20
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Universal RPG Skills system versions and loaders
universalskills-2.0.0.jar
7 Nov 2026
universalskills-1.4.0.jar
7 Jun 2026
universalskills-1.3.0.jar
2 Apr 2026
Universalskills-1.2.0.jar
20 Dec 2025
UniversalSkills-1.1.0..jar
16 Dec 2025
UniversalSkills-1.0.0.jar Requires KubeJs
UniversalSkills-1.0.0.jar
15 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.