Tool Tweaks
by Dashy22
Tool Tweaks changes the stats of existing axes, swords and shovels, from wooden tools up to netherite, so players can choose tools by their combat and durability values.
What it does
Tool Tweaks adjusts the attack damage and attack speed of many tools that already exist in the game. The wooden, gold, stone, iron and diamond axes each deal a different amount of damage, from 6 to 9, and the netherite axe deals 10 with a boosted attack speed and is unbreakable. The netherite sword and netherite shovel are also adjusted. The author describes the goal as making some items more fun to use and encouraging players to pick them.
The mod requires Item Components, which must be installed alongside it on Fabric. It is a server required mod with an optional client side, so the server must run it and players may add it. Builds are published for Fabric across 12 release versions, 1.21 – 1.21.11, with 1.1+mod for 1.21.11 as the latest file. The code is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Snapshot builds are also published.
Key features
Axe damage tiers
Each axe from wooden to diamond deals a set amount of damage, rising from 6 to 9 across the tiers.
Netherite axe
The netherite axe deals 10 damage, gains a faster attack speed and does not break.
Netherite sword and shovel
The netherite sword and netherite shovel are adjusted as well, changing how they compare with other tools.
Change list
The author publishes a list of the changed values so players can check what differs from the vanilla tools.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Choosing a weapon
Players who compare axes for combat can read the damage values for each tier before crafting or enchanting one.
Server tuning
Server owners who want a different tool balance can run the mod to change the tool values for everyone on the server.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to change the balance of axes, swords and shovels, and players who join such a server and want to know how the tools differ.
How it compares
Unbreakable Netherite is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that is server-side only, released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license. Unbreakable Tool is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 that is client and server, under All rights reserved. Rose Gold Gear is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.3 that is client and server and open source under the MIT License, so it covers an earlier range than Tool Tweaks.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Tweaks | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-19 |
| Unbreakable Netherite | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-05 |
| Unbreakable Tool | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-05 |
| Rose Gold Gear | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.3 | Client and server | 2026-05-08 |
Questions
Does Tool Tweaks need Item Components?
Does every player need Tool Tweaks?
Which versions does Tool Tweaks support?
In the catalog
Tool Tweaks 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
This datapack/mod was made with the idea to just tweak some items to make them funner to use or just encourage using them. Heres the list of whats been changed - Note: This mod works pretty well with my other datapack/mod thingy "Revamped Foods" Go check it out it's pretty cool just not flashy.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tool-tweaks
- Owner
- Dashy22
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15