Remains
by JackwuL
Remains is a Fabric server mod that stores a dying player's inventory and experience inside a skull block at the death location.
What it does
On death, the player's items and experience are placed into a generated remains block rather than dropping onto the ground, where they could despawn or be destroyed. The mod keeps the exact experience amount and all stored items together, so nothing is lost to lava, void or other environmental damage.
The remains block cannot be destroyed by blasts, so loot survives a second death nearby. Configuration uses a data-driven command system with tab-completion, which allows changes on the fly. Players join without installing anything, because only the server needs the mod.
Remains requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API. The current build, 1.0.0+1.21.11, targets 1.21.11 only and was released on 2026-07-11 under the MIT License. The code is not open source.
Key features
Inventory and experience stored
Items and the full experience amount are saved in one skull block at the place of death.
Explosion-proof remains
The generated block cannot be destroyed by blasts, so the stored loot is protected from creepers and TNT.
Lightweight data-driven commands
A command system with tab-completion lets server owners change settings without restarting the game.
Vanilla-friendly behavior
Custom screens and mechanics are handled on the server, so the vanilla client interface stays unchanged.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival servers
A server owner can keep loot safe after death on a vanilla-style multiplayer world without changing the client.
Hardcore-style play
Items and experience are recovered from one known block, which makes the location of a death simple to find.
Who it’s for: Server owners running Fabric 1.21.11 who want deaths to store loot safely, and who do not want to require a client-side install from players.
How it compares
Recovery Chest is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 26.2 that runs on the client and the server, and it is not open source under All rights reserved. XP Extractor is also client and server, but it targets only 1.21.1 and is open source under the MIT License. Remains is server-side only, so players join without it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remains | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-07-11 |
| Recovery Chest | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-11 |
| XP Extractor | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-28 |
Questions
Does Remains need Fabric API?
Do players have to install Remains?
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In the catalog
Remains is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Remains is a vanilla-friendly death chest mod designed to secure your inventory and experience points upon death. Instead of dropping items on the ground where they might despawn or be destroyed, this mod safely stores them inside a skull block at your death location. Built-in support for en_us (English) and zh_cn…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/remains-mod
- Owner
- JackwuL
- Published
- 2026-07-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15