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Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better Hoes
Makes the hoe more useful by adding more things it can mine.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Better Hoes release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.4.0+mod
Game version 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Better Hoes 1.4.0+mod targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Hoes required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Better Hoes 1.4.0+mod need?
1.4.0+mod. 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 Hoes without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Hoes 1.4.0+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.4.0+mod. It targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.4.0+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Hoes add?
Goblins and ghouls it is I Ender!
Once again I have created something marvelous!
Yes I have made the common hoe useful again!
Now you can break all the plant blocks with it.
Click on the banner or here to support me and my projects! :)
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Hoes by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.1.1
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.1
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.11
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.10
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.9
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.8
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.7
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.6
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.5
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.4
5 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.3
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 28 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 Hoes versions and loaders
1.4.0+mod
better-hoes-1.4.0.jar
4 May 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup 1.21.91.21.101.21.1126.1 release
1.4.0
BetterHoe's-1.4.0.zip
4 May 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · datapack setup 1.21.91.21.101.21.1126.1 release
1.3.0+mod
better-hoes-1.3.0.jar
1 May 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.9 · Fabric setup 1.211.21.11.21.21.21.3 release
1.3.0
BetterHoe's-1.3.0.zip
1 May 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.9 · datapack setup 1.211.21.11.21.21.21.3 release
1.2.2+mod
better-hoes-1.2.2.jar
6 Dec 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Fabric setup 1.20.31.20.4FabricForge release
1.2.2
BetterHoe's-1.2.2.zip
6 Dec 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · datapack setup 1.20.31.20.4datapack release
1.2.1+mod
better-hoes-1.2.1.jar
5 Oct 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · Fabric setup 1.201.20.11.20.2Fabric release
1.2.1
BetterHoe's-1.2.zip
5 Oct 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · datapack setup 1.201.20.11.20.2datapack release
1.2+mod
better-hoes-1.2.jar
26 Aug 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup 1.201.20.1FabricForge release
1.2
BetterHoe's-1.2.zip
10 Jun 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · datapack setup 1.181.18.11.18.21.19 release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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