CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Anvil Never Too Expensive
This lightweight Forge mod removes the "Too Expensive!" message that appears in anvils when the XP cost goes above 40 levels. No longer will perfectly fine equip go to waste because the game limits your possibilities!
Quick answer
Which Anvil Never Too Expensive release should I use?
Anvil Never Too Expensive [NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1 targets 1.21.8, 1.21.5, 1.21.6 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Anvil Never Too Expensive 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 Anvil Never Too Expensive [NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1 need?
[NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Anvil Never Too Expensive without breaking your instance.
Built for Anvil Never Too Expensive [NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1. It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.5, 1.21.6 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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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 [NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Anvil Never Too Expensive add?
📖 About:
Ever had to let a perfectly enchanted pickaxe break because the game suddenly decided you weren't allowed to use your hard earned levels on repairing it, saying it's "Too expensive!" even though you'd be able to afford it? Well I've been there one too many times and decided to come up with a solution: Anvil Never Too Expensive - ANTE for short - simply removes this level cap entirely, letting you repair, rename, or enchant items no matter the cost, as long as you can afford to.
No longer will perfectly fine equip go to waste because the game limits your possibilities!
✅ Features:
- Removes the level cap when repairing/renaming/enchanting equip on an anvil!
- Is extremely lightweight and will not cause incompatibility with other mods
- Does not enable cheating, the interaction still costs levels
- Recommended on both server & client, but technically only needed server-side!
- When installed on server only, "Too expensive!" will appear but the item can still be repaired
- Supported on Forge, Neoforge, and Fabric
🔧 Configuration:
- None at the moment
🤝 Pairs well with:
Mended Mending: This mod reworks the Mending enchantment to still require repairing equip using resources!
🖼️ Preview:

🧾 Changelog:
1.0 - Sep 7, 2022:
Initial release for 1.19
1.1 - Sep 8, 2022:
Additions:
Initial release for 1.18
Fixes and optimizations:
Fixed game not launching on 1.19-1.19.2 due to typo in Forge version dependency
1.1 - Aug 4, 2023:
Additions:
Initial release for 1.20.1
Fixes and optimizations:
Fixed rare game crash on 1.19.4
1.2 - May 27, 2024
Initial release for Multiloader 1.20.4, supporting Forge, Fabric, and Neoforge
1.2 - Jul 1, 2024
Initial release for Multiloader 1.20.6 and 1.21, supporting Fabric and Neoforge
1.2.1 - Jan 5, 2025
Readded support for Forge
Release for all 1.21.x versions on NeoForge, Fabric, and Forge
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Anvil Never Too Expensive by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader builds1.21.3
3 loader builds1.21.2
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 23 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Anvil Never Too Expensive versions and loaders
[NeoForge 1.21.5+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-neoforge-1.21.5+-1.2.1.jar
5 Feb 2026
[NeoForge 1.21+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-neoforge-1.21+-1.2.1.jar
5 Jan 2025
[Forge 1.21+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-forge-1.21+-1.2.1.jar
5 Jan 2025
[Fabric 1.21+] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2.1
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-fabric-1.21+-1.2.1.jar
5 Jan 2025
[NeoForge 1.21] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-neoforge-1.21-1.2.jar
1 Jul 2024
[Fabric 1.21] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-fabric-1.21-1.2.jar
1 Jul 2024
[NeoForge 1.20.6] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-neoforge-1.20.6-1.2.jar
1 Jul 2024
[Fabric 1.20.6] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-fabric-1.20.6-1.2.jar
1 Jul 2024
[Neoforge 1.20.4] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
ante-neoforge-1.20.4-1.2.jar
27 May 2024
[Fabric 1.20.4] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
ante-fabric-1.20.4-1.2.jar
27 May 2024
[Forge 1.20.4] Anvil Never Too Expensive 1.2
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-forge-1.20.4-1.2.jar
27 May 2024
AnvilNeverTooExpensive-1.20.1-1.1.jar
4 Aug 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
