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Unbreakable Anvil

by CraftyCoder

Unbreakable Anvil stops anvils from wearing out, so players can rename items, repair gear and combine enchantments without losing the block.

FabricForgeNeoForgeServer-side onlyAll rights reserved1.20 – 26.2

What it does

Vanilla anvils degrade with each use and eventually break. Unbreakable Anvil replaces that wear with a fixed block that stays in place, so a player can rename items, repair tools and armor, and combine enchantments as often as needed. The mod is built for players who want to experiment freely without losing resources, which covers new players learning the game, younger players working through a stockpile, and builders who rename items frequently.

The mod runs on the server alone, so players join without installing anything. It works on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and files cover 22 release versions 1.20 – 26.2, with snapshot builds published as well. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. The latest files for each loader are dated 2026-09-05 and target 26.2.

Key features

  1. Anvils that never break

    Anvils keep their place after each use, so the block does not have to be crafted again once it has been used a few times.

  2. Repair and rename

    Gear can be repaired and items can be renamed as often as a player wants without spending the anvil.

  3. Enchantment combining

    Enchantments can be combined on items at the anvil while the block remains usable for the next job.

  4. Fewer resource sinks

    Survival players who prefer to keep their materials can work through repairs and renames without losing anvils.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.226.x-1.0.0+fabric26.x-1.0.0+forge26.x-1.0.0+neoforge
26.1.226.x-1.0.0+fabric26.x-1.0.0+forge26.x-1.0.0+neoforge
26.1.126.x-1.0.0+fabric26.x-1.0.0+forge26.x-1.0.0+neoforge
26.126.x-1.0.0+fabric26.x-1.0.0+forge26.x-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.101.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.91.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.81.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.71.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.61.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.51.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.41.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.31.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.21.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.21.11.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.211.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+fabric1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+forge1.21-1.21.11-1.0.0+neoforge
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Use cases

Learning the game

New players can try enchanting and repairing as often as they like without running out of anvils.

Building projects

Builders who rename items frequently can keep one anvil in place for the whole project.

Who it’s for: Players who find breaking anvils frustrating and expensive, and server owners who want fewer resource sinks for their community.

How it compares

Full comparison

Unbreaka-tools is server required with the client optional, under the MIT License, and covers 1.20.5 – 26.1.2 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Anvil Restoration is server-side only, not open source, and covers 1.16.5 – 26.3 on the same four loaders. Unbreakable Anvil only works on the server, so it does not need a client mod.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Unbreakable AnvilFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20 – 26.2Server-side only2026-09-05
Unbreaka-toolsFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20.5 – 26.1.2Server required, client optional2026-06-08
Anvil RestorationFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.16.5 – 26.3Server-side only2026-10-02

Questions

Does Unbreakable Anvil need to be installed on clients?

No. Server owners install it, and players connect with no copy of their own.

Which loader should a server use?

Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. The latest file for each loader targets 26.2 and is dated 2026-09-05.

Are snapshot builds available?

Yes, snapshot builds are published for the mod alongside the release versions 1.20 – 26.2.

In the catalog

Unbreakable Anvil is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.

Equipment mods17,631Fabric modsMods for 26.213,894

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What the author says

Are you tired of replacing anvils again and again? This mod prevents anvils from breaking when they are used.
CraftyCoder, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
CraftyCoder
Published
2023-06-14
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-05
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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