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Anvil Overhaul: Balanced Repair & Mending Rework

The current anvil frustrates players with exponential work penalties, low level caps, and quick degradation. This proposal makes anvils sustainable and balances Mending.

1-1: Fixed Material Repair

• No cumulative penalty when repairing with base materials (diamonds, iron).

• Full repairs require 3 to 7 material units.

• Fixed cost: 1 XP level per material (3-7 XP total per full repair).

1-2: Item Combination

• Unenchanted item combinations carry no work penalty; XP cost scales strictly with restored durability.

• Combining enchanted items retains penalty scaling to balance merging spells.

1-3: 100-Level Experience Cap

• Maximum anvil operational cap raised from 39 to 100 XP levels.

• "Too Expensive!" screen only appears if an operation exceeds 100 levels.

1-4: Reduced Anvil Wear

• Break probability reduced from 12% to 5.5% per use.

• Extends anvil lifespan, lessening reliance on iron farms to replace broken blocks.

1-5: Mending Rework

• Removed from librarian villager trades. Obtainable exclusively as a rare fishing treasure.

• Crouch Activation: Experience orbs only repair Mending gear while crouching (fully supports "Toggle Crouch" accessibility option). When standing, XP goes directly to the player's bar for anvil use.

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• September 02, 2026 21:56
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  • September 05, 2026 10:20
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  Mending off from villagers???? NEVER!! Its already tricky to get if have bad luck.