BetterTrident
BetterTrident makes your trident return to the exact hotbar slot it was thrown from — no more hunting for it in your inventory.
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 275
- Followers on Modrinth
- 0
- version
- 1
- Updated
- May 17, 2026May 17
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
BetterTrident
BetterTrident fixes one of Minecraft's most annoying trident quirks — your trident always returning to the wrong inventory slot.
How it works
When you throw your trident, BetterTrident remembers exactly which hotbar slot it came from. The moment it returns to your inventory, it goes straight back to that slot — no hunting, no reorganizing.
Features
- ✅ Trident returns to its original hotbar slot
- ✅ Works with Loyalty enchantment
- ✅ Zero configuration needed
- ✅ Lightweight — no performance impact
Client-side only — works on any server.
FAQ
How to install BetterTrident?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download BetterTrident for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does BetterTrident support?
BetterTrident has builds for Minecraft 1.21.11.
Is BetterTrident needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server