Fixed Mending
by SWMods
Fixed Mending changes how the Mending enchantment behaves when an item is repaired at an anvil, so that the enchantment is less overpowered.
What it does
Using an anvil to apply Mending cuts the item's maximum durability in half. Repairing the item then becomes a more meaningful decision, since the enchantment no longer keeps tools and armor at full durability for free. The change targets the enchantment's previously overpowered effect while leaving the rest of the game's systems in place.
The mod is a standalone module that carries over selected mechanics from the author's earlier Expected project, letting players and server owners adjust balance without replacing the whole gameplay layer. It is intended to keep the feel of vanilla Minecraft while adding a small layer of difficulty. Client and server both need the mod, so the server and every player must install it. Files are published for Fabric only, for 1.21.1 and 1.21.5, under a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 license, and the mod is not open source.
Key features
Reduced anvil Mending
Using an anvil to apply Mending cuts the item's maximum durability in half, which limits the enchantment's effect.
More meaningful repairs
Choosing to repair an item carries more weight, because the enchantment no longer sustains durability without cost.
Selected Expected mechanics
The module brings a subset of mechanics from the Expected project into a separate mod that can be installed on its own.
Vanilla-style balance changes
Changes aim to keep the look and spirit of vanilla while nudging balance and difficulty in small steps.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Balancing a survival world
Server owners who find Mending too strong on tools and armor can apply this mod to slow down how quickly gear stays at full durability.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want a gentler version of the Mending enchantment in a Fabric world, without the rest of the gameplay being rebuilt.
How it compares
Mending Begone is a Fabric mod for 1.21 that is also installed on both client and server, under a custom license and not open source, so it is an option when a different removal approach is wanted. EzMending is Fabric only for 1.21.8 and is server-side only, under All rights reserved, so players can join without installing it. Fast Mending is Fabric for 1.21.11, server-side only and released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Mending | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-04-28 |
| Mending Begone | Fabric | 1.21 | Client and server | 2024-12-04 |
| EzMending | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-11-15 |
| Fast Mending | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-19 |
Questions
Does Fixed Mending need to be installed on both sides?
Which loader and versions does Fixed Mending support?
How does the anvil change affect durability?
In the catalog
Fixed Mending is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
This mod is a standalone module featuring selected mechanics originally designed for the Expected mod. While not a part of Expected itself, the content included here has been extracted from it to allow players more control over which gameplay changes they want to apply. The mechanics aim to enhance game balance…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fixed-mending
- Owner
- SWMods
- Published
- 2025-04-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-04-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15