Global Block Hardness
by Darkorg69
Global Block Hardness changes how long every block takes to break, through a single multiplier that the world or server owner sets in a config file.
What it does
The mod applies one multiplier to the hardness of all blocks, so breaking blocks can be made easier or harder across the whole game. The value is read from globalblockhardness.cfg in the config folder inside the game directory for single-player and clients, and from globalblockhardness-server.toml in the serverconfig folder inside the world folder for servers. A game restart is needed before changes take effect.
Only Forge is supported, with files for 1.10.2 – 1.19.4 and 1.0.0 as the latest file for 1.19.4. The server and every player need the mod installed. Global Block Hardness is open source under the MIT License, with public source code and an issue tracker.
Key features
Global break speed multiplier
One multiplier value changes how fast every block breaks, from slower to faster, without editing individual blocks.
Client and server config files
Separate config files control the game directory setting and the per-world server setting, so each side can be tuned.
Restart-based updates
Changes to the multiplier take effect after the game or world is restarted, as the config is read at load time.
Modpack friendly
The mod can be included in modpacks, with the same config options available in each pack.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.16.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.13.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.11.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Easier survival pace
A server owner can lower block hardness so players spend less time breaking blocks while building.
Slower block breaking
Raising the multiplier makes mining take longer, which some players use to slow resource gathering.
Who it’s for: Server owners and modpack authors who want a single setting that changes block break times across the game. Players on a server with the mod need it installed as well.
How it compares
Global GameRules is server-side only, licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and open source. It covers Forge files for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1, so it reaches versions Global Block Hardness does not. BlockOverride is also server-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it has a Forge file for 1.12.2 alone. TeleportCraft is server-side only, published for 1.16.5 – 1.21, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Block Hardness | Forge | 1.10.2 – 1.19.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-16 |
| Global GameRules | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-11-01 |
| BlockOverride | Forge | 1.12.2 | Server-side only | 2025-05-10 |
| TeleportCraft | Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-08-03 |
Questions
Does Global Block Hardness need to be installed on the server?
Why do changes to the multiplier not apply immediately?
Which Minecraft versions can the mod run on?
In the catalog
Global Block Hardness is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 9,374 mods support Minecraft 1.19.4.
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What the author says
This mod makes breaking blocks easier or harder. 1. Start the game 2. Open the config folder, located inside the game directory 3. Open globalblockhardness.cfg config file 4. Change the globalBlockHardnessMultiplier to your liking 5. Restart the game for changes to take effect.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/global-block-hardness
- Owner
- Darkorg69
- Published
- 2024-03-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-03-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15