diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index b782b3995c..e994b5b827 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 mod_id=evilcraft
-mod_version=1.2.53
+mod_version=1.2.54
 minecraft_version=1.21.1
 neoforge_version=21.1.2
 parchment_version=2024.07.07
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.54.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.54.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..42b0d947fc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.54.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+Requires CyclopsCore version 1.20.0 or higher.
+
+Additions:
+* Add config option to disable villager lightning conversion, Closes #1053
+* Allow random bad enchant chance in Blood Chest to be configured
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix lightning-struck villagers always becoming werewolves, Closes #1052
+* Fix crash when adding bad enchant in Blood Chest, Closes #1054
+* Fix memory leak in heal-from-damage effects, Closes #1051