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HardBlocks

by zaibalbliat_777

HardBlocks changes how blocks resist breaking, so higher-tier blocks take longer to break and require stronger tools and ownership tracking.

ForgeClient and serverAll rights reserved1.12.2 – 1.20.1

What it does

Each block placed in the world records its original owner, and a sneak-and-look inspection shows who placed it. Blocks pass through progressive damage stages, and the mod includes ownership and repair mechanics along with a team option that allows faction-style play with a full support team.

Tool tiers matter under the mod's rules. Wooden and Golden tools are ineffective against high-tier blocks and wear down quickly, while Stone, Iron, Diamond and Netherite tools scale with block integrity. The design aims to discourage early-game griefing and to reward gradual progression, and the author notes that post-raid recovery and long-term structure durability are part of its intent.

The mod is distributed as a Forge build for Minecraft 1.12.2 and 1.20.1, released under All rights reserved, so the code is not open source. It runs on the client and the server, so both sides need the mod installed.

Key features

  1. Progressive block damage

    Blocks move through damage stages as they are hit, so repeated attacks on a structure carry a visible cost.

  2. Tool tier scaling

    Wooden and Golden tools struggle against high-tier blocks, while Stone through Netherite tools scale with block integrity.

  3. Persistent ownership

    A placed block stores its original owner, and sneaking while looking at it displays that ownership information.

  4. Team support

    Players can group into teams, and the team option supports faction-style gameplay on a server.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
1.20.1v2.3.32-BETA_2-FORGE
1.12.2v2.3.32-BACKPORT-FORGE-1.12.2
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Use cases

Protecting a shared base

Server groups can use ownership records to see who built a structure and to slow damage to it.

Faction play

Teams can build and defend territory with block ownership tied to the integrity system.

Who it’s for: Server owners and survival players who want block protection with ownership tracking and tool tiers that matter for progression.

Questions

Does HardBlocks need to be installed on both sides?

Yes. The server and every player need the mod installed.

Which loaders and versions does HardBlocks support?

The mod is published for Forge only, with files for 1.12.2 and 1.20.1. The latest Forge file is v2.3.32-BACKPORT-FORGE-1.12.2 for 1.12.2, an alpha build dated 2026-09-13.

Can problems with HardBlocks be reported?

The author asks players to report encountered issues, since the mechanics are unique and some bugs occur.

In the catalog

HardBlocks is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.

Social mods5,392Forge modsMods for 1.20.134,764

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What the author says

This mechanic prevents early-game griefing and encourages natural progression. 📈 This allows for: - Active base maintenance. - Post-raid recovery. - Long-term structure durability. 🛠️
zaibalbliat_777, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
zaibalbliat_777
Published
2026-02-14
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-13
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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