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Random Break

by mochensky

Random Break replaces the drop from any broken block with a randomly chosen item, so breaking dirt or stone can return something from across the item pool.

FabricServer-side onlyCreative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.01.16.5 – 26.2

What it does

Each time a block is broken, the mod swaps the usual drop for an item picked at random from Minecraft's full item pool. A dirt block can yield a diamond cake or even a dragon egg, and the result changes from break to break. Stone, ore and other blocks see the same behaviour, so the mechanic applies across the world rather than to a single tool or biome.

The mod requires Fabric API. Random Break is a server-side only mod, so only the server or the hosting player needs it installed, and players who join do not. It runs on Fabric for 1.16.5 – 26.2, with 34 release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 1.1.1 for 26.2, published 2026-07-13. The mod is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license and is not open source, although its source code and issue tracker are public. Its first release was on 2025-06-21.

Key features

  1. Random block drops

    Breaking a block yields a random item drawn from the full item pool instead of the block's normal drop.

  2. Any block qualifies

    Stone, dirt, ore and other blocks all trigger the random drop, so the effect is not limited to one material.

  3. Vanilla compatibility

    The drops work alongside vanilla gameplay and most other mods, with no changes to crafting or world generation.

  4. Playable to completion

    The mod does not stop the game from being finished, so a world with random drops can still reach the ending.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.21.1.1
26.1.21.1.1
26.1.11.1.1
26.11.1.1
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.1.1
1.21.101.1.1
1.21.91.1.1
1.21.81.1.1
1.21.71.1.1
1.21.61.1.1
1.21.51.1.1
1.21.41.1.1
1.21.31.1.1
1.21.21.1.1
1.21.11.1.1
1.211.1.1
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Use cases

Multiplayer chaos

A server owner installs the mod on the server alone, and every player on it receives unpredictable drops without any client-side setup.

Unpredictable adventure

Single-player players use it to turn routine mining into a run where each block may give something unexpected.

Who it’s for: Players who want unpredictable mining in survival or adventure worlds, and server owners who want shared chaos without asking players to install anything.

How it compares

Full comparison

Random Drops Mod targets Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.4 – 26.1.2, and needs both client and server. Random drop mod is server-side only like Random Break, but it supports just 1.21.11. Random Drops From Blocks (RDFB) is also server-side only and uses the MIT License rather than a Creative Commons license, covering 1.21 – 1.21.11. All alternatives are not open source.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Random BreakFabric1.16.5 – 26.2Server-side only2026-07-13
Random Drops ModFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.4 – 26.1.2Client and server2026-04-30
Random drop modFabric1.21.11Server-side only2026-05-14
Random Drops From Blocks (RDFB)Fabric1.21 – 1.21.11Server-side only2026-04-17

Questions

Does Random Break need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency, so it must be installed alongside Random Break on the server.

Do players need to install Random Break?

No. Players join without it, since only the server has to run the mod.

Which versions does Random Break support?

It covers 1.16.5 – 26.2 across 34 release versions, with the latest Fabric file made for 26.2.

In the catalog

Random Break is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.

Cursed mods7,555Fabric modsMods for 26.213,894

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What the author says

Random Break transforms your Minecraft experience into a wild, unpredictable adventure! Every block you break drops a completely random item - mine a dirt block and get a diamond, a cake, or even a dragon egg! Yes, you can still beat the game! This mod is perfect for players who crave a fresh, unpredictable…
mochensky, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
mochensky
Published
2025-06-21
Updated on Modrinth
2026-07-13
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

CursedGame mechanicsAdventure
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