Tough As Nails
A difficult, survival-based mod that adds body temperature and thirst!
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About this Mod
Description
Tough As Nails is a survival mod that adds various features to increase the game's difficulty, including body temperature and thirst.
NOTE: THE BODY TEMPERATURE MECHANIC IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE 1.16 VERSION!
Info and Terms
Requires 
GlitchCore for Minecraft 1.20.4 and above*! Also requires Fabric API for Fabric version.
*Also required for 1.20.1 on mod version 9.2.0.171 and above
You may include this mod in a Modrinth-hosted modpack as long as you do not rehost the mod and only use builds uploaded directly by us, you do not sell the modpack or additional access to the mod via any means, and you follow any and all terms listed in the license for the version of the mod you are using.
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Available Versions
How to Install Tough As Nails on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Tough As Nails". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10 (+31 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Tough As Nails server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Tough As Nails compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Tough As Nails officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Tough As Nails – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tough As Nails consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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