CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Tool Mastery
Pickaxes, axes, shovels and hoes level up as you use them. Each mastery level (max 10) adds +8% mining speed.
Quick answer
Which Tool Mastery release matches 26.3 Forge?
Tool Mastery toolmastery-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot, 1.20.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Tool Mastery required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Tool Mastery toolmastery-1.0.0.jar need?
toolmastery-1.0.0.jar on 26.3 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Tool Mastery without breaking your instance.
Built for Tool Mastery toolmastery-1.0.0.jar on 26.3 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use toolmastery-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot, 1.20.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside toolmastery-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tool Mastery add?
Tool Mastery makes your tools feel earned. Every pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe remembers how much work it has done, and the more you use it, the faster it gets.
How it works
Each time you break a block with the right tool, the tool earns progress stored on the item itself. Every level needs more blocks than the last (level 1 at 25 blocks, level 5 at 625, level 10 at 2,500). Each level adds +8% mining speed, up to +80% at level 10. When a tool levels up, you get an action-bar message and a sound. The tooltip shows the current level, the progress toward the next one and your bonus.
What it does not do
- No new items, blocks, mobs or recipes.
- No change to durability, damage, enchantments or drops.
- Swords, bows and armor are not affected.
- Blocks broken in Creative mode, with the wrong tool, or instantly give no progress.
- Progress lives on the item: lose the tool, lose its levels.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Tool Mastery by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6-snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 25 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tool Mastery versions and loaders
toolmastery-1.0.0.jar
7 Nov 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.