SmoothBreak

Switch tools, break smooth. Bring back the old days.

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About this Mod

SmoothBreak

Break blocks while switching tools with SmoothBreak

SmoothBreak restores the block-breaking behavior from Minecraft 1.7, where switching tools mid-mining did not reset block break progress.

In modern versions, when you're mining a block with one tool and switch to another, the progress resets. This mod prevents that — allowing you to scroll between pickaxes (or similar tools) without any loss of progress.

Will it be updated to newer versions or loaders?

If many users ask for them, I'll update it for sure!
Just contact me through my website:
https://javivi.dev

Consider donating ☕

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Available Versions

SmoothBreak 1.1release

MC 1.21.1forge

January 2, 2026

SmoothBreak 1.0release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge

July 19, 2025

How to Install SmoothBreak on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SmoothBreak". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.20.5 (+4 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

SmoothBreak server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is SmoothBreak compatible with forge?

SmoothBreak officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.20.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with SmoothBreak – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SmoothBreak 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.