Chopt
Chopt changes tree felling on Fabric so that each swing shrinks the log in view, and the whole tree falls once it is chopped down.
What it does
Chopt replaces the usual one-block-at-a-time breaking with a progress system. A player chops a log, the log visibly shrinks with each hit, and when enough swings are made the entire tree comes down. Exceptionally large trees need up to 32 swings per log, and a tree can scale up to 256 logs. Holding Shift chops a single log normally, which is useful for collecting only the logs wanted. Enchantments and durability apply to each hand-chopped log exactly as they would in vanilla.
The mod is built to stay close to vanilla feel and avoid the overpowered behavior of older timber mods. Progress is shared, so several players can contribute swings to the same tree. Partly chopped trees keep their progress on a timer, so a player can walk away, come back later and finish the job. The mod works with tagged vanilla logs and with modded woods that use the same tags. Client and server both need it, so it is installed on the server and on each player's client to work in multiplayer.
Key features
Progressive felling
Each swing shrinks the log in view, and the whole tree falls once the final log is cut through.
Shared progress
Several players can chop the same tree together, and their swings add to one shared total.
Saved progress
A partly chopped tree keeps its progress on a timer, so the work can be resumed later.
Shift to chop single logs
Holding Shift chops only one log normally, so the rest of the tree stays standing.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
Use cases
Multiplayer timber
Groups on a server can fell a large tree together, with each player's swings counting toward one result.
Balanced wood gathering
Players who want timber without the instant clear-cutting of older mods get a slower, vanilla-like pace.
Who it’s for: Players who want tree felling that feels closer to vanilla, and server owners who run multiplayer worlds where shared chopping progress is useful.
How it compares
TreeChopMod is also a Fabric mod for client and server, open source under the MIT License, with builds for 1.21.11 – 26.3. TreeFell is server-required and optional on the client, open source under the MIT License, and published for 26.2. LemmeCutTrees is server-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and has a file for 26.1.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopt | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-17 |
| TreeChopMod | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-18 |
| TreeFell | Fabric | 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-22 |
| LemmeCutTrees | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-08-16 |
Questions
Does Chopt need to be installed on both sides?
Does Chopt require any other mod?
Which game versions does Chopt support?
In the catalog
Chopt is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Chopt makes tree-felling balanced and simple. Just keep chopping a progressively shrinking log and the whole tree will eventually come down! The goal is to make timbering feel more vanilla-friendly, avoiding the overpowered feel of traditional timber mods.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chopt
- Owner
- ItsJustMeChris
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15