diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 7df1f5a..b76ca7e 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ These changes will (most likely) be included in the next version.
 - The Root Target ability now uses potion effects (slowness, slow falling, and negative jump boost) instead of repeated teleports. This should make for a smoother root experience.
 - Config-files with missing `pet-items` nodes no longer errors. A missing `pet-items` node in `global-settings` is treated as empty, i.e. no pet items will be registered.
 - The `player-time-in-arena` setting has been fixed.
+- The `soft-restore` setting has been fixed for blocks broken by players. Note that the functionality is still unreliable for non-trivial blocks.
 - Config-file errors imposed by incorrect usage of `/ma setting` no longer cause "internal errors". Instead, the errors are properly communicated in the command output similar to how the `/ma reload` command works.
 - The MagicSpells integration has been removed. This means that the extra `magicspells.yml` config-file (if it exists) no longer does anything and can be removed.
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/garbagemule/MobArena/ArenaListener.java b/src/main/java/com/garbagemule/MobArena/ArenaListener.java
index 31a7a9a..4804196 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/garbagemule/MobArena/ArenaListener.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/garbagemule/MobArena/ArenaListener.java
@@ -230,9 +230,6 @@ public class ArenaListener
             return true;
         
         if (softRestore) {
-            if (arena.isProtected())
-                return false;
-            
             BlockState state = b.getState();
             Repairable r = null;