WorkPenalty

⭐ — (2 endorsements) 📥 279 downloads 📌 v1.0.0+26.1.2 📅 4/27/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By PhilRoli · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/21/2026 📅 Created: 4/27/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #296 of 909 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# 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 ## Features - Adds a single tooltip line to any item that has a repair cost - Color-coded so high costs are immediately obvious - Zero configuration, zero performance impact - Client-side only

# 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

## Features

  • Adds a single tooltip line to any item that has a repair cost
  • Color-coded so high costs are immediately obvious
  • Zero configuration, zero performance impact
  • Client-side only
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
PhilRoli
Version
1.0.0+26.1.2
Downloads
279
Endorsements
2
Category
fabric
Created
4/27/2026
Updated
7/21/2026
Game Versions
26.1.2
Tags
utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does WorkPenalty support?

The author lists 26.1.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of WorkPenalty?

Version 1.0.0+26.1.2, published 2026-07-21 with 279 downloads recorded at the source.

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