
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better With Time: HC Tweaks
An add-on for the BWT mod which changes some features to be more "hardcore".
Quick answer
Which Better With Time: HC Tweaks release should I use?
Better With Time: HC Tweaks 1.5 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Better With Time: HC Tweaks required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Better With Time: HC Tweaks 1.5 need?
1.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Better With Time, Fabric API, BTWR: Shared Library, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better With Time: HC Tweaks without breaking your instance.
Built for Better With Time: HC Tweaks 1.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.5. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Better With Time, Fabric API, BTWR: Shared Library, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better With Time: HC Tweaks add?
Better With Time – Tweaked
An add-on that adjusts several mechanics from Better With Time.
It changes things so they behave the same way they do in Better Than Wolves CE, bringing the gameplay closer to the original design.
Features
🌿 Hemp Adjustments
- Slower growth rate.
- Requires shears to harvest drops.
- Can be broken by piston pushes.
🔨 Soul Forge Adjustments
- Adds a Dormant Soul Forge, naturally generated in Nether Fortresses.
- The Soul Forge craft now requires a Dormant Soul Forge + Nether Star.
⚙️ Mechanical & Logic Tweaks
- Slightly increased Saw processing speed to match vanilla BTW CE.
- Optional configuration toggles:
- Restore original Buddy Block neighbor-update behavior.
- Require strong redstone power for Block Dispensers.
You can download Better With Time from here.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better With Time: HC Tweaks by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better With Time: HC Tweaks versions and loaders
1.5
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.5.jar
25 Apr 2026
1.4.5
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.5.jar
17 Mar 2026
1.4.4
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.4.jar
4 Dec 2025
1.4.3
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.3.jar
28 Nov 2025
1.4.2
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.2.jar
27 Nov 2025
1.4.1
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.1.jar
15 Nov 2025
1.4
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.4.jar
8 Nov 2025
1.3
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.3.jar
19 Jul 2025
1.2
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.2.jar
25 Jun 2025
1.1
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.1.jar
28 Apr 2025
1.0.2
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.0.2.jar
15 Mar 2025
1.0.1
bwt-hc-tweaks-1.0.1.jar
13 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.