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- Updated
- September 20, 2026Sep 20
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
Work Penalty
Work Penalty is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that shows an item's repair cost directly in its tooltip, so you always know how expensive your next anvil operation will be before you commit to it.
What it does
Every time you use an anvil, Minecraft silently increases an item's work penalty. This hidden value doubles the XP cost of future repairs and enchantments. WorkPenalty makes this value visible direclty within the items tooltip.
- Gray: repair cost is low, anvil operations are still cheap
- Red: repair cost is 15 or higher, you're approaching the "Too Expensive!" limit
FAQ
How to install WorkPenalty?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download WorkPenalty 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 WorkPenalty support?
WorkPenalty has builds for Minecraft 1.20.5–1.20.6, 1.21.1–26.3.
Is WorkPenalty needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
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