Survival Rework
by JustJabka
Survival Rework changes the survival rules of Minecraft, adding new mechanics and altering existing ones so that the early game is harder to get through.
What it does
Survival Rework replaces parts of the vanilla survival loop. Wooden tools take over the role that flint tools played, and stone tools take over the role that copper tools played, so the early progression follows a different order. Healing is reworked as well, and new mechanics such as bleeding, bone fractures, a thirst bar and a temperature bar are added on top of the health system.
The mod is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, across 11 release versions covering 1.20.5 – 26.1.2, and it is also available as a data pack for server platforms. The server must run the mod, while players may add it but do not have to. The code is open source under the MIT License, and public links exist for the source code, issue tracker and wiki.
Key features
Reworked early tools
Wooden tools replace flint tools and stone tools replace copper tools, changing which materials players reach first.
Changed healing
The healing system is reworked, so recovering health works differently from vanilla survival.
Bleeding and fractures
Wounds can cause a bleeding effect, and bone fractures are added as a new hazard to survival.
Thirst and temperature bars
A thirst bar and a temperature bar are added, so water and surrounding temperature affect the player alongside hunger and health.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Harder survival runs
Players who want a survival game with more pressure than vanilla can play with the new mechanics active.
Server progression
Server owners can run the mod to change how the early game unfolds for everyone who joins.
Who it’s for: Survival players who want new mechanics layered on vanilla, and server owners who want a harder or differently paced early game for their community.
Questions
Does Survival Rework need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders can run Survival Rework?
Does Survival Rework support snapshot builds?
In the catalog
Survival Rework is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Make survival harder by adding new mechanics and changing existing ones. Changes: - Wooden tools have been changed to flint tools - Stone tools changed to copper tools - Changed healing system
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/survival-rework
- Owner
- JustJabka
- Published
- 2024-03-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15