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Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE]
Metal tongs are present in vanilla Vintage Story 1.22.x; this mod will be no longer be developed for later versions. Metal Tongs Overview Adds metal tongs to the game which function exactly the same as wooden tongs; increase cool factor of your forge area.
Quick answer
Which Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] release matches 1.20.2?
Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] 1.2.3 targets 1.20.0, 1.20.1, 1.20.2. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] 1.2.3 need?
1.2.3 on 1.20.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] without breaking your instance.
Built for Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] 1.2.3 on 1.20.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.3. It targets 1.20.0, 1.20.1, 1.20.2; 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
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] add?
Metal tongs are present in vanilla Vintage Story 1.22.x; this mod will be no longer be developed for later versions.
Metal Tongs
Overview
Adds metal tongs to the game which function exactly the same as wooden tongs; increase cool factor of your forge area.
Also makes all heat resistant gear consume durability on pickup, or on selecting the slot, of hot items.
Quick-start Guide
- Create metal tong arms via smithing, and combine with the appropriate type of nails and strips to create metal tongs.
Config Settings (VintageStoryData/ModConfig/MetalTongs.json)
TongsUsageConsumesDurability: Whether or not all heat resistant gear, vanilla and modded, consume durability on use; defaults totrue.
Known issues
- None, at the moment. Please post an issue ticket on GitHub if you run into problems and need help.
Notable mods that add similar
- Blacksmith's Gloves
- Another nice alternative to wooden tongs made by Arahvin.
- Another nice alternative to wooden tongs made by Arahvin.
- Damaged Tongs
- The damagable tongs portion of this mod, without the additional items.
- The damagable tongs portion of this mod, without the additional items.
- Sergs' Metal Tongs
- Alternative metal tongs made by Sergs.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21.0
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20.0-rc.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 34 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
Metal Tongs [OBSOLETE] versions and loaders
1.2.3
metaltongs_1.2.3.zip
1 Mar 2025
1.2.2
metaltongs_1.2.2.zip
25 Feb 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.