Better Than Mending Mod is built for players who want a more direct way to repair Mending gear. Instead of waiting on indirect repair behavior, this mod lets you sneak-right-click a Mending item to repair it with experience you already have, while also adding configurable enchantment rules and compatibility changes such as Mending with Infinity by default.
Key Features
- Lets you sneak-right-click with a Mending item in hand to repair it using your current experience.
- Prioritizes the tool or armor piece with the least durability when choosing what to repair first.
- Includes 3 default enchantment levels, with higher levels improving the conversion rate.
- Makes Unbreaking incompatible with Mending by default.
- Makes Infinity compatible with Mending by default.
- Highly configurable for players who want to adjust how the feature works.
- Available across Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt-supported setups, depending on Minecraft version.
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How to Install
- Choose the Better Than Mending Mod file that matches your Minecraft version and loader.
- Install the required loader for your setup: Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, or NeoForge Installer.
- Place the mod in your mods folder and start Minecraft with the same loader profile.
- Use a Mending item in hand and sneak-right-click to repair it with your stored experience.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, NeoForge Installer |
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.14.4, 1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.11, 1.10.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Adds one clear quality-of-life feature without unnecessary scope.
- Gives direct control over repairing Mending items with stored experience.
- Includes configurable settings and default enchantment rule changes.
- Supports a wide range of Minecraft versions.
Cons
- Focused on a single mechanic, so the feature set is intentionally narrow.
- Some compatibility behavior is changed by default, including Unbreaking and Infinity rules with Mending.
- Loader availability depends on the specific Minecraft version listed in the downloads.
Download
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What's New
- Version 2.2.5 updates the mod to Minecraft 1.21.7.
- Modrinth lists the project as last updated on 2025-07-10.
- The project was originally published on 2021-11-14.
- Source code is provided at the project's GitHub repository.
FAQ
What does Better Than Mending Mod actually change?
It adds one main feature: you can sneak-right-click a Mending item to repair it using experience you already have. The mod also includes configurable enchantment behavior and default compatibility changes for Unbreaking and Infinity with Mending.
Which loaders does Better Than Mending Mod support?
The listed mod types are NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, and Quilt. Specific download entries vary by Minecraft version, so you should match the file to both your game version and loader.
Is Better Than Mending Mod actively maintained?
The Modrinth data shows the project was published on 2021-11-14, updated on 2025-07-10, and has 2,838,999 downloads. The listed source repository is available on GitHub.
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