Cooler Tools
by RodionKek
Cooler Tools is a NeoForge equipment mod that adds knives, faster swords, obsidian and windcharged tools, and a few new enchantments to vanilla survival.
What it does
Cooler Tools adds a set of tools that change how common chores play out. A knife is the main addition: killing animals with it yields bonus meat drops, which makes butchering worthwhile. Swords are reworked as well, with faster attack speed in exchange for slightly less damage. Vanilla wood and netherite materials are supported, so the new items fit into existing progression.
The mod also introduces a new tier of equipment. Obsidian tools are described as tougher and more durable than diamond, and windcharged gear carries unique looks and stronger stats, aimed at the late game. Two new enchantments are included: AutoSmelt melts ores as they are mined, and a second enchantment breaks the block it hits to allow rapid excavation of large areas, at a higher risk. A combat enchantment applies poison to enemies.
Cooler Tools is installed on NeoForge only, for 1.21.8, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. The mod aims to keep the vanilla feel, adding tools and mechanics without the machines or rebalancing that larger overhaul mods bring.
Key features
Butchering knife
Knives give bonus meat drops when they kill animals, rewarding players who butcher their livestock.
Faster swords
Swords attack more quickly at the cost of a small amount of damage per hit.
Obsidian and windcharged tools
A new equipment tier includes obsidian tools that are tougher than diamond, and windcharged gear with distinct stats.
AutoSmelt and excavation enchantments
AutoSmelt melts ores as they are mined, and a second enchantment breaks surrounding blocks for quick excavation of large areas.
Poison enchantment
A combat enchantment applies a poison effect to enemies hit by the weapon.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Obsidian+ is also NeoForge, client and server, All rights reserved and not open source, for 1.21.8. Obsidian Gear is NeoForge under the MIT License, not open source, covering 1.21.1 – 1.21.4. Cooler Tools shares the 1.21.8 target with Obsidian+ and uses the MIT License instead of All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooler Tools | NeoForge | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-03-14 |
| Obsidian+ | NeoForge | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-03-06 |
| Obsidian Gear | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2024-12-20 |
Questions
Does Cooler Tools need another mod?
Does the server need Cooler Tools installed?
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In the catalog
Cooler Tools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Cooler Tools is a lightweight Vanilla+ mod designed to improve your everyday Minecraft experience without breaking the game's balance. It focuses on adding useful tools and unique mechanics that save time and make survival more rewarding. Unlike big overhaul mods, Cooler Tools stays true to the vanilla feel. No…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/coolertools
- Owner
- RodionKek
- Published
- 2026-03-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15