Worn But Worthy
by Xirc
Worn But Worthy changes what happens when a vanilla tool breaks: the tool becomes a Broken Tool that keeps its name and enchantments, so it can be repaired later.
What it does
When a vanilla tool reaches the end of its durability, Worn But Worthy replaces it with a Broken Tool. The broken version keeps the same name and the same enchantments as the original, so a player does not lose a weapon or piece of gear to a single breakage. A simple repair kit then restores the broken tool to its previous state, with its enchantments intact.
The mod is a small, lightweight addition that covers any item a player wants to keep. It is aimed at players who have maxed out a favorite tool and do not want to craft a replacement, and it works in both single-player and multiplayer worlds. Worn But Worthy requires Fabric and is published for 1.20.1 only, with the latest Fabric file 1.0.1 for 1.20.1 released on 2025-05-01.
A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source, and it was first published on 2025-04-12 by Xirc.
Key features
Broken tool replacement
A vanilla tool that breaks is swapped for a Broken Tool carrying the same name and enchantments.
Enchantment retention
Enchantments stay on the broken version, so the tool keeps its effects while it waits for repair.
Simple repair kit
A repair kit restores a Broken Tool to the original item, using the normal repair process.
Covers any item
The mod is not limited to one category, so tools, weapons and other items a player wants to keep can use the same route.
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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
Keeping a favorite weapon
A player with an enchanted sword can keep it after its durability runs out and repair it at a later point.
Who it’s for: Players who have invested enchantments or time in a single tool and do not want to lose it to durability, in single-player or on a multiplayer server.
How it compares
OP Tools is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license and targets Fabric and NeoForge for 1.20.4 – 26.3, with client and server environment. Repair Reimagined is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, published for Fabric and 1.20.1, but it is server-side only, so players join without installing it. Worn But Worthy is not open source and is published for 1.20.1 only, on Fabric, with the client and server environment.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worn But Worthy | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-01 |
| OP Tools | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.4 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-15 |
| Repair Reimagined | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2026-01-18 |
Questions
Does Worn But Worthy need Fabric API?
Does the server need Worn But Worthy?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Worn But Worthy is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Ever maxed out a tool just to watch it shatter in front of you? Sucks to suck. But that's why i made this mod. When any vanilla tool breaks, it’s not gone for good — it gets turned into a broken version of itself, keeping all of its enchantments. That way, you don’t lose your weapon forever.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/worn-but-worthy
- Owner
- Xirc
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15