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Easy Anvils Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get items to stay in the anvil after I close it?
Just place your items in the anvil's input slots and close the interface normally. The mod automatically keeps them there, so you can walk away and come back without losing your progress. No special action or keybind is needed.
Why did my items disappear from the anvil?
Items only persist if the mod is active on the world you're playing. If you opened the anvil on a server without the mod, or the mod was removed, the vanilla behavior returns and items drop or vanish on close. Make sure the mod is loaded on both client and server.
How do I repair a chipped or damaged anvil?
Place iron blocks on the anvil itself to restore it, similar to how you'd repair it in vanilla but using iron blocks instead of iron ingots. This lets you keep using an anvil that would otherwise be too damaged to function.
Can I repair an anvil that's already too damaged to use?
Yes, the mod lets you repair damaged anvils with iron blocks even when they're in the chipped or very damaged states. Once repaired, the anvil returns to a usable condition so you can keep working.
How do I rename a name tag without an anvil?
You can rename name tags directly in your inventory or crafting grid without needing an anvil at all. This saves you the hassle of finding and placing an anvil just to name a tag.
Does renaming items damage the anvil?
No, renaming items in the anvil no longer causes the anvil to take damage. You can rename as many items as you want without worrying about breaking your anvil.
Why are my anvil XP costs so high when combining items multiple times?
Vanilla anvils increase costs aggressively with each prior work penalty. This mod scales those costs less aggressively, so repeatedly combining or repairing the same item stays affordable for longer.
How do I use formatting codes when renaming items or name tags?
Type the formatting codes (like color and style codes) directly into the name field when renaming. The mod allows these codes to be applied, letting you stylize text with colors and formatting.
Does this mod work on servers, or only singleplayer?
It works on both, but the mod must be installed on the server for its features to apply to all players. In singleplayer, just having it installed is enough.
Will this mod conflict with other anvil or inventory mods?
Most anvil and inventory mods work fine alongside it, but mods that heavily rewrite anvil behavior or the anvil GUI may conflict. If you notice items not staying or costs not changing, try removing other anvil-related mods to isolate the issue.