Tools, Don't Break.

Tools, Don't Break.

Broken tools will stay, like Elytras.

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About this Mod

Instead of breaking, tools will gain negative durability. Tools with ≤ 0 durability won't work at all.

Combine your tools in a crafting table or an anvil to repair them, or smelt them into nuggets.


For Developers

  • Data component types added to #tdnb:removed_from_broken_items will be removed from an item when it breaks.
    • Data component types added to #tdnb:restored_to_repaired_items will be re-added to an item when it is repaired.
    • Data component types added to #tdnb:removed_from_broken_and_restored_to_repaired_items will be added to both (by default, minecraft:tool and minecraft:weapon).
    • Components to be restored are stored under the tdnb:broken_components object inside the minecraft:custom_data data component.
  • Enchantments added to #tdnb:ignored will not be disabled when they break, nor re-enabled when they are repaired (by default, minecraft:mending and minecraft:vanishing_curse).
    • Disabled enchantments are moved from minecraft:enchantments to minecraft:stored_enchantments.
  • Items added to #tdnb:ignored will be ignored by the mod completely (by default, #c:elytra containing minecraft:elytra, and #tconstruct:modifiable).

This mod was made for the Vanillative modpack.

Available Versions

1.0.0release
MC 1.21.8fabric
August 26, 2025

How to Install Tools, Don't Break. on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Tools, Don't Break.". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Tools, Don't Break. 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Tools, Don't Break. compatible with fabric?

Tools, Don't Break. officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Tools, Don't Break. – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tools, Don't Break. 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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Details

License
Mozilla Public License 2.0
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.8