diff --git a/Changelog.txt b/Changelog.txt
index 93a041db7..3eedba871 100644
--- a/Changelog.txt
+++ b/Changelog.txt
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Version 1.4.08-dev
  + Added new experience bonus perk 'mcmmo.perks.xp.customboost.<skillname>' multiplies incoming XP by the boost amount defined in the experience config
  + Added Ender Dragon, Wither, and Witch to combat experience multipliers - they do not give XP by default
  + Added support for multiple mod config files, naming can be done as either armor.<modname>.yml or <modname>.armor.yml
+ = Fixed bug with checking maximum durability of mod items.
  = Fixed exploit involving Call of The Wild.
  = Fixed bug where LeafBlower permissions were ignored
  = Fixed bug with toggle commands not properly displaying the success message.
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/config/skills/repair/RepairConfig.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/config/skills/repair/RepairConfig.java
index aacdafbe0..9622b49b9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/config/skills/repair/RepairConfig.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/config/skills/repair/RepairConfig.java
@@ -96,6 +96,10 @@ public class RepairConfig extends ConfigLoader {
             // Maximum Durability
             short maximumDurability = (itemMaterial != null ? itemMaterial.getMaxDurability() : (short) config.getInt("Repairables." + key + ".MaximumDurability"));
 
+            if (maximumDurability <= 0) {
+                maximumDurability = (short) config.getInt("Repairables." + key + ".MaximumDurability");
+            }
+
             if (maximumDurability <= 0) {
                 reason.add("Maximum durability of " + key + " must be greater than 0!");
             }