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Adds the Dark Conduit and Dark Enchanter blocks plus a Table Upgrade, enabling alternative enchanting and conduit-based systems.

Contents (8)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Processes
  4. Items
  5. Blocks
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. Related mods

Overview

The Dark Enchanting mod is a significant overhaul of the vanilla Minecraft enchanting system, designed to eliminate the randomness associated with the standard Enchanting Table. It introduces the Dark Enchanter, a powerful block that allows players to manually select specific enchantments and their levels for tools, weapons, and armor.

The Dark Enchanter interface showing enchantment selection

By trading the unpredictability of vanilla enchanting for a higher experience point (XP) cost, the mod provides a more strategic and rewarding progression system. Additionally, the mod includes a repair mechanic and a multiblock structure known as the Dark Shrine to mitigate the high costs of advanced enchantments.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Dark Enchanting BlocksThe mod adds several blocks essential for enchanting and cost reduction. Dark Enchanter The central hub for all…Dark Enchanting Future PlansThe development team has outlined several features for future updates: - Expanded Shrine Customization : Allowing…Dark Enchanting ItemsTable Upgrade A consumable item used to convert a standard Enchanting Table into a Dark Enchanter without needing to…Dark Enchanting Mod: Blocks and Items ReferenceRegistry Contents The mod registers exactly three entries you can work with: Dark Conduit (block) Dark Enchanter…Dark Enchanting RecipesBelow are the standard crafting recipes for the mod's primary components. Result Ingredients Pattern Dark Enchanter…Dark Enchanting Technical Details & ModdingThe Dark Enchanting mod is designed with compatibility in mind, allowing other mod authors to integrate their…Getting Started with Dark EnchantingTo begin your journey into dark magic, you must first obtain a Dark Enchanter . This can be done in two ways:…How to Craft the Dark EnchanterGather the Inputs The Dark Enchanter is the block you place to begin dark enchanting. It is produced through a shaped…Mechanics: Enchanting & RepairingThe Dark Enchanter provides a deterministic UI where players can see exactly what they are getting. Enchanting…Mechanics: The Dark ShrineBecause selecting specific enchantments is expensive, players can build a Dark Shrine multiblock structure around the…Setting Up the Dark Conduit with the Dark EnchanterWhy the Two Blocks Belong Together The Dark Enchanter and the Dark Conduit are the only two blocks in the mod, and…Using the Table Upgrade in Dark EnchantingWhat the Table Upgrade Is For The Table Upgrade is one of the three registry items in the mod, alongside the Dark…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 3

Items

Table Upgrade

Blocks

Dark ConduitDark ConduitDark Enchanter

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft the Dark Enchanter?
The Dark Enchanter is made using a shaped crafting recipe. Place the required ingredients in the pattern shown in the crafting table grid to obtain it.
How do I craft the Dark Conduit?
The Dark Conduit is crafted with a shaped recipe in a crafting table. Arrange the ingredients in the correct pattern to craft it.
How do I craft the Table Upgrade?
The Table Upgrade is produced by a shaped crafting recipe. Fill the crafting grid with the correct ingredients in the proper layout.
What does the Dark Enchanter do?
The Dark Enchanter is a block used for the mod's enchanting process. Place it in the world and interact with it to use its function.
What is the Dark Conduit used for?
The Dark Conduit is a placeable block from the mod. It is used as part of the mod's block setup, typically alongside the Dark Enchanter.
What does the Table Upgrade do?
The Table Upgrade is an item used to upgrade a table in the mod's system. It is obtained via a shaped crafting recipe.
Where do I get the Table Upgrade?
You craft the Table Upgrade in a crafting table using its shaped recipe. It is not found naturally; you must make it.
How many items does this mod add?
The mod adds four registry entries: Dark Conduit, Dark Enchanter, and Table Upgrade, plus the associated blocks. All are tied to the mod's crafting and block systems.
Can I craft the Dark Enchanter in a crafting table?
Yes, the Dark Enchanter uses a shaped crafting recipe. You make it in a standard crafting table by matching the recipe pattern.
Do I need the Dark Conduit to use the Dark Enchanter?
The Dark Conduit and Dark Enchanter are both blocks from the mod and are used together in its setup. Place both to use the mod's enchanting functionality.
Is the Table Upgrade a block or an item?
The Table Upgrade is a registry item in the mod. It is crafted via a shaped recipe and used to upgrade a table.
How do I use the Dark Conduit?
Craft the Dark Conduit with its shaped recipe, then place it in the world as a block. It functions as part of the mod's block arrangement with the Dark Enchanter.