EnchantingPlusPlus: Full Control Over Enchantments
Vanilla Minecraft turns enchanting into a lottery. You spend levels, hope for the best, and often end up with a subpar tool. EnchantingPlusPlus: Full Control Over Enchantments eliminates that randomness entirely. This add-on replaces the unpredictable enchanting table with a precise, menu-driven system. You pick the exact enchantment, set the exact level, and pay a transparent cost in experience points. It is a direct fork of the older Enchanting Plus mod, which stopped receiving updates. The developer of this fork revived the concept, added support for rare treasure enchantments, and made the whole system compatible with modern Minecraft versions.
Core Mechanics and the Upgraded Table
The heart of the mod is an upgraded enchanting table. You cannot use the vanilla block directly. You have two options to get the advanced version. First, you can craft the upgraded table from a special recipe that requires rare components. Second, you can craft a separate "table upgrade" item and use it on an existing enchanting table in the world. This second method preserves the table's location and surrounding decor, which is useful if you have already built a dedicated enchanting room. Choose whichever method fits your resource availability and building plans.
Using the Interface
Right-click the upgraded table to open its interface. Place an item in the top slot. The central area immediately populates with a list of all enchantments valid for that item. If the list exceeds four entries, a scrollbar appears on the right side. Each enchantment row includes a slider. Move the slider right to increase the level, or left to decrease it. A green background means the enchantment is applicable. A red background indicates the enchantment is currently unavailable, usually because you have selected an incompatible enchantment on the same item, such as Silk Touch and Fortune together.
The cost is displayed in the top-left corner in experience points, not levels. This makes the system fully transparent. You see the exact XP requirement and your current XP pool. Contextual tooltips appear in the same area. When you are satisfied with your selections, press the button with the enchanted book icon to apply the enchantments instantly.
Unlocking Curses and Treasure Enchantments
Certain enchantments in Minecraft are flagged as curses or treasures. The vanilla table cannot apply them. EnchantingPlusPlus introduces unique gameplay conditions to access these rare effects.
Curses
Curses, such as Curse of Binding, can only be applied during a full moon at midnight. A full moon occurs every seven in-game days. The available window lasts roughly four real-world minutes: two minutes before and two minutes after in-game midnight. To verify the conditions are met, approach the table. If purple smoke particles appear around it, the ritual is active and you can apply the curse.
Treasure Enchantments
Treasure enchantments, including Mending and Frost Walker, require a specific setup. The upgraded table must stand on a 3x3 platform made of beacon base blocks: iron, gold, diamond, or emerald blocks. During the day, the table unlocks these rare enchantments. This setup demands preparation but grants access to the most powerful upgrades without trading with villagers or raiding dungeons.
Configuration and Mod Compatibility
The mod offers flexible configuration through its config file. You can adjust the XP cost for specific enchantments. You can also add items or enchantments to a blacklist, preventing them from appearing in the upgraded table. The developer plans to expand these options and accepts feature requests through the GitHub issue tracker.
EnchantingPlusPlus supports all enchantments added by other mods. If a third-party enchantment behaves incorrectly, report it to the developer. The mod includes dedicated integrations with CraftTweaker and Just Enough Items (JEI).
CraftTweaker Integration
Server administrators can use ZenScript to manage blacklists programmatically. Use mods.eplus.Eplus.blacklistItem(IItemStack item) to block an item and mods.eplus.Eplus.blacklistEnchantment(IEnchantment enchantment) to block a specific enchantment. This provides precise balance control for modpacks and multiplayer servers.
JEI Integration
When browsing recipes for items from this mod in JEI, an extra tab appears. It contains a brief description of the block or item's functionality. This helps players understand the mechanics without leaving the game to check a wiki.
Installation and Version Support
To install the mod, you first need to download EnchantingPlusPlus: Full Control Over Enchantments for Minecraft from a trusted source. Ensure you have the correct loader installed, as the mod requires either Forge or NeoForge depending on the Minecraft version. The mod supports modern versions of the game, so check the official project page for the exact version list. The installation process is standard: place the downloaded JAR file into the mods folder of your Minecraft directory. If you use a modpack launcher, you can often add the mod directly from the mod management menu. For manual setups, always verify that the mod version matches your game version and loader to avoid crashes. After placing the file, restart the game and confirm the mod loads correctly in the main menu.
EnchantingPlusPlus transforms enchanting from a gamble into a precise science. The unique conditions for curses and treasures add depth and reward exploration of game mechanics. The configuration options and third-party mod support make it a versatile addition to any modpack. If you are tired of the randomness of vanilla enchanting, this mod is a mandatory installation. Download EnchantingPlusPlus: Full Control Over Enchantments for Minecraft today and take full control over your gear.