Better Keepinventory
Prevents loot dropping unless a player is killed by another player
About this Mod
Better KeepInventory
Overview
Better KeepInventory is a mod that makes it so you only drop loot when killed by players. This helps make servers more engaging by allowing for PVP with looting while still ensuring you don't lose everything after falling into lava. To enable BKI functionality, you must enable keepinventory as you normally would. Deaths caused by players will function as if keepinventory was off, and other deaths will function normally.
Versions
The officially supported versions are 1.17.1, 1.19, and all 1.20 versions. However, because the mod is so minimal, many other versions should be supported with straightforward modifications.
Available Versions
How to Install Better Keepinventory 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Keepinventory". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+11 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Keepinventory 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Keepinventory compatible with fabric and quilt?
Better Keepinventory officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Keepinventory – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Keepinventory 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Better Keepinventory with just one click on your server.