CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Than Mending
A small quality of life tweak to the Mending enchantment
Quick answer
Which Better Than Mending release should I use?
Better Than Mending BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, 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 Better Than Mending 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 Better Than Mending BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar need?
BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better Than Mending without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Than Mending BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar. It targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, 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 BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Than Mending add?
Better Than Mending
This mod adds exactly one feature: the ability to sneak-right-click a Mending item to repair it with experience you already have.
This mod is available for Fabric, Forge AND NeoForge (starting in 1.20.4) under different files. Please make sure you've downloaded the correct version.

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Than Mending by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 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
3 loader builds1.21.5-Snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4-Snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 60 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
Better Than Mending versions and loaders
BetterThanMending-2.3.0-merged.jar
12 Apr 2026
BetterThanMending-2.2.5.jar
10 Jul 2025
BetterThanMending-2.2.4.jar
22 Jun 2025
BetterThanMending-2.2.3.jar
15 Dec 2024
BetterThanMending-2.2.2.jar
4 Dec 2024
BetterThanMending-2.2.1.jar
4 Dec 2024
BetterThanMending-2.2.0.jar
26 Aug 2024
BetterThanMending-neoforge-2.1.0.jar
16 Jun 2024
BetterThanMending-fabric-2.1.0.jar
16 Jun 2024
BetterThanMending-forge-2.1.0.jar
16 Jun 2024
BetterThanMending-forge-2.0.2.jar
5 May 2024
BetterThanMending-neoforge-2.0.2.jar
24 Apr 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.