
Tools, Don't Break.
Broken tools will stay, like Elytras.
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_itemswill be removed from an item when it breaks.- Data component types added to
#tdnb:restored_to_repaired_itemswill be re-added to an item when it is repaired. - Data component types added to
#tdnb:removed_from_broken_and_restored_to_repaired_itemswill be added to both (by default,minecraft:toolandminecraft:weapon). - Components to be restored are stored under the
tdnb:broken_componentsobject inside theminecraft:custom_datadata component.
- Data component types added to
- Enchantments added to
#tdnb:ignoredwill not be disabled when they break, nor re-enabled when they are repaired (by default,minecraft:mendingandminecraft:vanishing_curse).- Disabled enchantments are moved from
minecraft:enchantmentstominecraft:stored_enchantments.
- Disabled enchantments are moved from
- Items added to
#tdnb:ignoredwill be ignored by the mod completely (by default,#c:elytracontainingminecraft:elytra, and#tconstruct:modifiable).
This mod was made for the Vanillative modpack.
Available Versions
How to Install Tools, Don't Break. 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 (1.21.8).
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
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended 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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