Obsidian Paxel
by IcyCaeli
Obsidian Paxel is a Forge tool mod that combines a pickaxe, an axe and a shovel into one Multi-tool made of obsidian, for players on 1.20.1.
What it does
The Paxel works as a pickaxe, axe and shovel in a single item, so a player does not switch tools while mining. Its iron-tier version is repaired with obsidian, and its mining speed and durability sit between iron and diamond, with low enchantability. The author states that the Paxel only covers mining actions: it cannot strip logs, though it can make path blocks.
Installation requires Forge for 1.20.1. Obsidian Paxel is client and server, so the server and every player need the mod. The only build is 1.0 for 1.20.1, published on 2026-01-25, and the code is not open source; the author keeps all rights reserved and describes a rudimentary first release. The author also notes that porting to other loaders or later versions is not planned for now.
Key features
Obsidian multi-tool
A single obsidian item that works as a pickaxe, an axe and a shovel, without switching between tools.
Mining-only behavior
The tool covers mining tasks and creates path blocks, while log stripping is left to the regular axe.
Iron-tier repair
The iron-tier Paxel is repaired with obsidian, and it sits between iron and diamond in mining speed and durability.
Low enchantability
The Paxel has low enchantability, placing it among the simpler tools for enchanting in the game.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Single-tool mining
Players who want one item for mining tasks can carry the Paxel instead of a separate pickaxe, axe and shovel.
Who it’s for: Players on Forge 1.20.1 who want a combined mining tool and server owners who run mining-focused survival worlds.
How it compares
Paxels for Dummies is open source under the MIT License and runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Only Paxels covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.3 and is not open source. Obsidian Update is Forge-only for 1.20.1 and also not open source, so it is the closest match in loader and version.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Paxel | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-25 |
| Paxels for Dummies | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-16 |
| Only Paxels | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-06 |
| Obsidian Update | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-04-07 |
Questions
Which loader does Obsidian Paxel need?
Does Obsidian Paxel have to be installed on the server?
Can Obsidian Paxel strip logs?
In the catalog
Obsidian Paxel is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod just adds a Multi-tool made out of obsidian. The Paxel functions like a Pickaxe, Axe and Shovel, in one item. The Paxel is an Iron tier tool, can be repaired with Obsidian, has Mining Speed and Durability inbetween Iron and Diamond & very low enchantability.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/obsidian-paxel
- Owner
- IcyCaeli
- Published
- 2026-01-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15