
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Balanced KeepInventory
A way to make keepinventory balanced
Quick answer
Which Balanced KeepInventory release should I use?
Balanced KeepInventory 1.0.2 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Balanced KeepInventory required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does Balanced KeepInventory 1.0.2 need?
1.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Balanced KeepInventory without breaking your instance.
Built for Balanced KeepInventory 1.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.2. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Balanced KeepInventory add?
Balanced KeepInventory — A Server-side Mod that Keeps keepInventory enabled and applies a configurable XP and durability penalty on death to make it more BALANCED!!
Fine-tune XP loss (0–100% of total XP) and enable/disable durability loss (0–100% per item, minimum 1 damage) via commands or the config/balanced_keepinv.json file.

Should works with all standard durability items including modded ones.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Balanced KeepInventory by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 16 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
Balanced KeepInventory versions and loaders
1.0.2
balanced-keepinv-1.0.2-1.21x.jar
8 Sept 2026
1.0.2
balanced-keepinv-1.0.2-26.2.jar
12 Aug 2026
1.0.2
balanced-keepinv-1.0.2-26.1.jar
12 Aug 2026
1.0.1
balanced-keepinv-1.0.1-26.2.jar
12 Jul 2026
1.0.1
balanced-keepinv-1.0.1-26.1.jar
12 Jul 2026
1.0.1
balanced-keepinv-1.0.1-1.21.11.jar
12 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.