diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish.yml b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
index 537070a..f037498 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ jobs:
   build:
     uses: MinecraftForge/SharedActions/.github/workflows/gradle.yml@main
     with:
-      java: 8
+      java: 17
       gradle_tasks: "publish"
       artifact_name: "mergetool"
     secrets: