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Always totem

by kiwiKcz

Always Totem lets a datapack replace the Totem of Undying's rules, so any single item held in the hand can trigger the save.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.21 – 26.2

What it does

A datapack changes which item activates the Totem of Undying effect. Once it is in place, a player no longer needs a real Totem of Undying to survive a lethal hit: any item in the hand, such as a sword, dirt block or apple, can take that role and be consumed to save the player. The mod itself is a datapack that runs on the server, while players only need to join a server that already has it installed.

Key features

  1. Any held item activates

    Items held in the hand, including swords, dirt blocks and apples, can trigger the save when a lethal hit lands.

  2. Item consumed on use

    The triggering item is used up as the save takes effect, in the same way a totem is consumed.

  3. Datapack-based changes

    The behavior is set by a datapack, so the datapack must be enabled on the server for the change to apply.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.2V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
26.1.2V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
26.1.1V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
26.1V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.11V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.10V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.9V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.8V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.7V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.6V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.5V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.4V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.3V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.2V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21.1V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
1.21V1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+modV1.0+mod
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Questions

Does Always Totem need to be installed on the client?

No. The server must run it, while players may leave it out.

Which loaders does Always Totem support?

Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. The mod is also available as a data pack on server platforms.

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What the author says

) # 📖 Description Every Item is a Totem! With this datapack, you no longer need a Totem of Undying to cheat death. Absolutely any item held in your hand at the moment of impact—be it a sword, a dirt block, or an apple—will activate and save your life, consuming itself in the process.
kiwiKcz, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
kiwiKcz
Published
2026-06-10
Updated on Modrinth
2026-06-10
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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