Install Better Than Mending in GDLauncher
Better Than Mending runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Better Than Mending supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#better-than-mending, find Better Than Mending in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on Forge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Than Mending supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#better-than-mending, find Better Than Mending in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on NeoForge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Than Mending supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#better-than-mending, find Better Than Mending in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Better Than Mending supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Better Than Mending supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better Than Mending free?
Yes. Better Than Mending is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Better Than Mending support?
Better Than Mending supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Better Than Mending require Forge or Fabric?
Better Than Mending supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Better Than Mending?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #better-than-mending. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Better Than Mending?
Better Than Mending is made by legobmw99. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/better-than-mending).
Need help?
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