CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Spell Descriptions (ISS)
A mod that adds descriptions to Iron's Spellbooks Scroll tooltips
Quick answer
Which Spell Descriptions (ISS) release should I use?
Spell Descriptions (ISS) SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 5 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Spell Descriptions (ISS) 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 Spell Descriptions (ISS) SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar need?
SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks, playerAnimator, Iron's Lib, 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 Spell Descriptions (ISS) without breaking your instance.
Built for Spell Descriptions (ISS) SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.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, playerAnimator, Iron's Lib, 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 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 SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Spell Descriptions (ISS) add?
Spell Descriptions adds the full spell guide text to item tooltips for Iron's Spellbooks scrolls and imbued weapons, showing what each spell does directly on hover instead of requiring JEI to look it up.
Requested by Nekomaster for the Vampires Strike Back modpack.

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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Spell Descriptions (ISS) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Spell Descriptions (ISS) versions and loaders
SpellDescriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
spell_descriptions-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
1 Aug 2026
SpellDescriptions-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
spell_descriptions-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
11 Jul 2026
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