CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Tarnished
Add's an omnipotent entity named "The Tarnished" which will stalk throughout your world.
Quick answer
Which Tarnished release should I use?
Tarnished V1.0.8 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Tarnished required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Tarnished V1.0.8 need?
Tarnished V1.0.8. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib, playerAnimator first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Tarnished without breaking your instance.
Built for Tarnished V1.0.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Tarnished V1.0.8. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib, playerAnimator first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Tarnished V1.0.8. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tarnished add?

THIS MOD IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH "Smooth Camera Movement"
Mod Requires Geckolib and playerAnimator
Its been decades since you've last seen him, you may not remember him but he remembers you.
you've done what you can to escape his following and his influence, but he will always be there. he has been here since the beginning, watching every action you've made.
The "Tarnished" Mod is a Minecraft Mod developed by ClouddyVR alongside other developers such as Voxla, Brguii and Lunar.
When adding this mod to your modpack, you'll have an Entity named "Tarnished" within your world, he will be watching you and stalking you even if you think he is not, he'll be watching even on the first day.
Note:
You dont spam space in the Struggle minigame, its like Dead By Daylight
if you havent played DBD you can find an example on how this minigame works here

BEHAVIOR SPOILERS!
"Tarnished" is an entity that will actively watch you, waiting until its right to strike. he mainly spawns stalking the player and following them, waiting for the right moment to snap your neck. he vanishes from sight if you catch him following you, but he will continue again when he thinks your not paying any attention. He also has the ability to spawn underground and on the ceilings, aswell as jumpscaring you by grabbing onto your screen. He can also drag you away and force you into a QTE Minigame inspired by Dead By Daylight, aswell as peak through your doors, stand at the end of your bed and run across your screen
Credits:
Brguiireal: Stalking, Door Peeking and Under Bed Behaviors
Lunar: One behavior, Sound Effects
UpsideDownTree: QTE Minigame Sound Effects
Voxla: Comissioned for Dragging Behavior and QTE Minigame
ClouddyVR: Animations
The Roblox Pressure Development Team: Persistence OST From Pressure (Used in QTE Minigame)
Join the Discord to report any bugs or make suggestions!
DO NOT USE ANY ASSETS FROM THIS MOD IN ANY BEDROCK PORTS, PROPER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Tarnished by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tarnished versions and loaders
Tarnished V1.0.8
tarnished-1.0.8 (2).jar
23 Feb 2026
Tarnished V1.0.7
tarnished-1.0.7.jar
1 Feb 2026
Tarnished V1.0.6
tarnished-1.0.6.jar
30 Jan 2026
Tarnished V1.0.5
tarnished-1.0.6.jar
28 Jan 2026
Tarnished V1.0.4
tarnished-1.0.4-1.20.1.jar
10 Dec 2025
Tarnished V1.0.3
tarnished-1.0.3-1.20.1.jar
8 Nov 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.