XP Simplifier
Experience points have always been one of Minecraft's least flexible systems. You kill a mob, you get a fixed number of orbs. You smelt an item, you get a tiny sliver of XP. There is no built-in way to say "this should be worth more" or "that should be worth nothing." That is exactly the gap XP Simplifier fills. This server-side mod hands you the keys to every XP source in the game, from blocks and crops to breeding, fishing, and trading, and lets you rebalance progression however you see fit.
What XP Simplifier Actually Does
At its core, the mod gives you two ways to handle experience gain. In "simple" mode, players receive XP directly without any orbs floating around, which is ideal for servers that want clean, predictable rewards. In "vanilla" mode, XP orbs still spawn, keeping the familiar feel of the base game. You choose per source, so you can mix and match however you like.
Every XP source is split into its own config category: Blocks, Entities, Crops, Smelting, Trading, Breeding, Fishing, and Grindstone. Each category has subcategories to keep things tidy, and since version 2.0.5, every source also has a multiplier field. Multipliers apply after all other calculations, so you can tweak final values without touching base numbers. A value of 0.5 gives half XP, while 2.0 doubles it.
Two Calculation Methods
- Random: grants a random amount of XP between a minimum and maximum value. Negative values are supported in simple mode.
- Fixed: grants one exact amount. Setting it to 0 means no XP is granted at all.
Mending Rework and Anvil Repairs
One of the most interesting features is the reworked Mending system. Instead of relying on XP orbs to repair gear, items with Mending can now be fixed at an anvil using XP Points rather than levels. The default formula costs 2 XP Points per durability point, with a minimum of one level always required. A diamond sword with 1561 durability, for example, would cost 3122 XP Points to fully repair. You can adjust this formula through the config file or the in-game menu, and the maxAnvilRepairCost setting caps how many levels a full repair can demand.
Supported Versions and Loaders
XP Simplifier supports Minecraft 1.20 through 1.21.1 on both Fabric and NeoForge, with version 2.0.5 being the current release. It is server-side friendly, meaning players do not need to install anything to join. The client is optional, but it is required if you want the in-game configuration menu. On Fabric, that menu needs Mod Menu; on NeoForge, the built-in config screen handles it. Config changes apply instantly, so there is no need to restart the server after making adjustments.
If you would rather skip manual file juggling altogether, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path for XP Simplifier, pulling the correct build for your loader and keeping it updated automatically. That approach saves time, especially when you are managing several modpacks at once.
Permissions, Commands, and Config Sync
Because XP values directly affect server balance, the mod includes a permission layer. Config changes require OP level 2 or higher, and a user flag adds a second verification step. Commands let you manage access cleanly:
- /xps add adds a player to the config change list with allow or deny status.
- /xps edit changes an existing entry.
- /xps delete removes a player from the list.
- /xps list shows everyone currently on it.
- /xps mapview toggles map view for config categories globally.
Config changes made through the in-game menu sync across all players, so everyone sees the same settings. Each world instance keeps its own config, and translation support means the interface adapts to different languages.
How to Install XP Simplifier
Getting started is straightforward. First, confirm your Minecraft version falls within 1.20 to 1.21.1 and that you are running Fabric or NeoForge. Place the mod file into your mods folder on the server. Launch once to let the mod generate its default config files, then edit them manually or open the in-game menu if you have the client-side setup. Older versions required a restart after config edits, but anything from 2.0.5 onward applies changes live.
When you download XP Simplifier, keep a few compatibility notes in mind. Create's experience nuggets do not function with it, and XP Storage books are incompatible, so Tomes of Experience are the recommended alternative. RightClickHarvest also does not work alongside it. Experience bottles count as entities, so they need entityXpMode set to vanilla or on to function.
Final Thoughts
XP Simplifier for Minecraft solves a problem most modpacks only notice after launch: inconsistent, unbalanced experience rewards. Whether you run a hardcore server with punishing death mechanics, an economy server where XP is currency, or a heavy modpack with wildly different XP values across mods, this mod gives you a single, organized place to fix all of it. The learning curve is mild, the config is clean, and the payoff is a progression system that finally behaves the way you intended.