More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt)
Survival in Minecraft often means juggling a hotbar full of specialized tools. You switch from pickaxe to axe, then to shovel, and maybe a sword when a creeper sneaks up. What if one tool could handle it all? That is exactly what More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) delivers. This clever add-on introduces the Adze, a multi-purpose implement that replaces your entire toolset, freeing up inventory space and streamlining your mining, building, and combat routines.
What Is the Adze?
The Adze is the star of More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) for Minecraft. It functions simultaneously as a pickaxe, axe, sword, hoe, and shovel. You can mine stone, chop wood, till soil, dig gravel, and fight mobs without ever swapping items. The only thing it cannot do is shear sheep, but that is a small trade-off for the convenience it brings. Each Adze tier matches the durability and speed of its vanilla counterparts, so a diamond Adze performs like a diamond pickaxe, axe, and shovel all in one.
Key Features and Adze Types
The mod offers a full progression of Adze types, from basic wood to netherite, plus several bonus materials when compatible mods are installed. Here are the core variants you can craft:
- Wooden Adze – Your starter all-in-one tool.
- Stone Adze – A sturdy early-game upgrade.
- Iron Adze – Reliable and ready for diamond hunting.
- Gold Adze – Fast but fragile, perfect for quick jobs.
- Diamond Adze – Durable and efficient for late-game tasks.
- Netherite Adze – Fireproof, powerful, and the ultimate vanilla option.
Beyond these, the mod integrates with over a dozen other mods to add even more Adze materials. A Bronze Adze, Titanium Adze, and Steel Adze become available if the right mods provide the ingots. The netherite Adze is fireproof in all versions, so you never lose it to lava.
Mod Compatibility: Expanding Your Toolset
One of the standout aspects of More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) is its deep compatibility with popular mods. As of version 0.1.7, it supports over 13 different mods, automatically adding new Adze types for each tool set those mods introduce. This means your all-in-one tool evolves with your modpack. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect:
- Tech Reborn – Adds Peridot and Sapphire Adze.
- MoreGems – Unlocks Topaz, Citrine, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Corundum, Carbonado, Kunzite, Spinel, and Moissanite Adze.
- Paradise Lost – Gravitite, Valkyrie, and Zanite Adze with special abilities.
- Gobber – Gobber, Nether, and End Adze. The End Adze shoots infinite arrows, places infinite torches, and chops entire trees.
- Adabranium – Adamantium, Vibranium, and Nether Brick Adze.
- Better Combat – Adds axe attack animations to the Adze.
Many of these special Adze variants come with unique perks. For example, the Gobber Nether and End Adze can fell entire trees in one swing, and the End Adze even provides infinite arrows and torches. The mod also supports Emerald, Ruby, Obsidian, Amethyst, and Sapphire Adze from various smaller mods like Easy Emerald, Vanilla Enhanced, and Robin's mods. This compatibility layer makes More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) a must-have for modded playthroughs.
How to Install More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt)
Getting started with the Adze is straightforward, but there are a few requirements. First, you need the Fabric Loader or Quilt Loader installed for your Minecraft version. The mod also depends on SurvivalPlus and the Fabric API to function. Without these, the Adze will not appear. Here is a quick installation guide:
- Install Fabric Loader (or Quilt) for your chosen Minecraft version.
- Download and place the Fabric API jar into your mods folder.
- Download and place the SurvivalPlus mod into your mods folder.
- Finally, download More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) from a trusted source like CurseForge or Modrinth and add it to the same folder.
- Launch the game, and the Adze recipes will be available in your crafting table.
If you prefer a hassle-free setup, the foxygame.net launcher includes More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) in its add-on catalog, allowing a one-click install that automatically fetches SurvivalPlus, Fabric API, and the correct version for your game. The launcher also keeps the mod updated, so you never miss out on new Adze types or compatibility patches.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
This add-on is built exclusively for the Fabric and Quilt mod loaders. The primary supported version is Minecraft 1.19, with active development and full mod compatibility. The developer has stated that a 1.20 update will arrive once the corresponding Fabric full release is stable. Older versions—1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, and 1.18.2—are discontinued but still available for download, each with their own set of compatible mods. Note that backporting to versions older than 1.14 is not possible for Fabric, so do not expect a 1.12.2 release. For Forge users, a separate Forge version exists, but this article focuses on the Fabric/Quilt edition.
Community and Support
The mod is maintained by coolsim, who actively engages with players on Discord. You can find help, report issues, or suggest new Adze integrations there. The mod is also fully open for use in modpacks, provided you credit coolsim. Redistribution of the mod file itself is not allowed, so always direct others to the official download pages. The mod supports multiple languages, including Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, making it accessible to a global audience.
Whether you are tired of tool clutter or simply want a more efficient survival experience, More Than A Pickaxe (Fabric/Quilt) delivers a polished, well-integrated solution. The Adze quickly becomes an indispensable part of your inventory, and the extensive mod compatibility ensures it fits right into any modded world. Give it a try and see how much smoother your Minecraft adventures can be.