Fixed Levels
There is nothing quite as frustrating as grinding for hours, finally hitting level 100, and then watching your hard-earned experience vanish the moment you rename a Netherite Sword or enchant a piece of gear at an anvil. In vanilla Minecraft, anvils charge you based on your current level, not the raw EXP you have accumulated. That means the same enchantment costs far more at level 30 than it does at level 1. Fixed Levels is a lightweight add-on that fixes this unfair economy, giving you full control over how much experience each level actually requires.
What Fixed Levels Does
Fixed Levels is a fork of the popular Linear Levels mod, rebuilt to give players and server owners precise control over the leveling curve. Instead of the steep vanilla progression where each level demands more and more EXP, this add-on lets you decide exactly how much experience is needed to advance. The core idea is simple: make every level cost the same amount, so spending levels at an anvil never feels like a rip-off.
By default, reaching each new level requires 30 EXP, but you can change that number to anything you like. Whether you want a flat rate or a customized progression, the choice is yours.
Curve Mode and EXP Caps
For players who prefer a little more nuance than a flat rate, Fixed Levels offers curve mode. When enabled, the experience needed for the next level is calculated using a configurable formula, letting you build a gentle slope or a steeper climb depending on your preferences.
- useCustomExpLevels – Toggle custom leveling on or off.
- curveMode – Enable a curved progression instead of a flat EXP cost per level.
- baseXPForOneLevel – The EXP needed to go from level 0 to level 1 (or every level when curve mode is off).
- curveModeMultiplier – The multiplier applied in the curve calculation.
- useExpCap – Limit how much EXP the next level can ever require.
- maxExpForNextLevel – The ceiling for that cap, set to 107 by default (the vanilla cost from level 29 to 30).
That cap is a thoughtful touch. Even if you leave vanilla or custom curves in place, you can prevent the grind from spiraling out of control, ensuring the experience never exceeds a set threshold.
Commands and Configuration
Version 1.1 introduced command support, which is a game-changer for server operators. You can now query and adjust config options on the fly without digging through files.
To check current settings, use /fixedlevels query [curveMode|baseXPForOneLevel|curveModeMultiplier]. This requires no special permissions, so anyone can peek at the values. To change them, use /fixedlevels set [curveMode|baseXPForOneLevel|curveModeMultiplier] value, which requires permission level 4. If you would rather edit things manually on a dedicated server, the fixed-levels.json5 file holds all the same options.
Client-side players with Mod Menu installed get an even smoother experience. You can tweak every setting through a clean GUI in single player, no command typing required. If you are wondering how to install it, the process is straightforward: drop the mod into your mods folder alongside Fabric, and you are ready to go.
For those who want the fastest possible setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles Fixed Levels installation in a single click, pulling the correct build for your game version automatically and keeping it updated without any manual file juggling. It is a convenient option if you would rather spend your time playing than managing folders.
Version and Loader Support
Fixed Levels is built for Fabric and supports the modern Minecraft releases that the Fabric ecosystem targets, including the 1.20.x and 1.21.x branches. Because it is required on the server side for multiplayer, everyone connecting to a server running Fixed Levels will enjoy the same fair leveling rules. Single-player users simply need the mod on their client.
Why Use Fixed Levels
The vanilla leveling system punishes high-level players. Naming a sword or applying a book at level 100 can drain dozens of levels in seconds, and that stings when you worked hard for every point. Fixed Levels removes that anxiety entirely. You set the rules, you control the curve, and you never feel cheated again.
If you are ready to download Fixed Levels for Minecraft and take charge of your experience economy, grab it for Fabric, configure it to taste, and enjoy anvils that finally treat you fairly.