NoBroken (No Broken)
by Bahanos
Players who run survival or hardcore servers can use NoBroken, a Fabric mod that stops tools, weapons and armor from breaking.
What it does
When a tool, weapon or piece of armor reaches 1 durability, NoBroken keeps it in the inventory instead of removing it. The item becomes unusable until it is repaired, so it stays intact for later repairs. The mod changes only how durability ends, not how items are crafted or enchanted.
The mod works in single-player worlds and multiplayer servers. It is listed under the Equipment and Utility categories, and it is used in the Legends Reborn and Medieval modpacks. Files are published for Fabric only, for 1.18.2 – 1.21.11, with 1.0.1+1.21.11 as the latest build for 1.21.11.
A server must run NoBroken for its effect to apply, while players may add it on the client, where it is optional. NoBroken is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Permanent items
Tools, weapons and armor that hit 1 durability remain in the inventory rather than disappearing.
Unusable until repaired
A depleted item cannot be used, but it keeps its place and can be repaired later.
Protection from accidental loss
Valuable equipment is less likely to be lost by a player who forgets how close it was to breaking.
Simple change to durability
The mod alters only the end of an item's durability, leaving the rest of the game as it was.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Hardcore and survival servers
Server owners can keep gear alive longer on servers where equipment is hard to replace.
Medieval and RPG packs
Modpacks built around equipment progression can use NoBroken to keep crafted items for repair and reuse.
Who it’s for: Server owners running hardcore, survival or RPG worlds, and players who want their tools and armor to remain in the inventory after they reach 1 durability.
How it compares
Save My Tools is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 1.21.5, open source under the MIT License. Breakable is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.20.6 – 1.21.4, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. NoBroken differs from both by needing the server, and by not being open source under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoBroken (No Broken) | Fabric | 1.18.2 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-03-05 |
| Save My Tools | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-06-10 |
| Breakable | Fabric | 1.20.6 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-02 |
Questions
Does NoBroken need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does NoBroken use?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
NoBroken (No Broken) is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
NoBroken is a simple yet powerful mod for Minecraft that changes how item durability works. Perfect for RPG servers, hardcore survival, or any adventure where every item matters.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nobroken
- Owner
- Bahanos
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15