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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

SpawnGuard

Mod that protects players from mob attacks for a set duration after spawning, ensuring a safe start in any world. Ideal for survival or challenge-based packs where early-game defense is crucial.

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Which SpawnGuard release should I use?

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Latest stable file SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge]
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge

SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge] targets 26.3 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is SpawnGuard required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

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What else does SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge] need?

SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge]. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add SpawnGuard without breaking your instance.

Built for SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge]. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge]. It targets 26.3 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    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 SpawnGuard 26.3-1.4.0 [NeoForge]. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SpawnGuard add?

SpawnGuard

Survive your first moments. SpawnGuard protects players from hostile mob attacks for a configurable duration after spawning — no more losing everything to a creeper before you even find wood.

✨ Features

  • Automatic Spawn Protection — Every new player gets a Mob Attack Protection effect the moment they join the world
  • Fully Configurable — Set the protection duration to whatever fits your server or playstyle
  • Brewable Potions — Craft your own protection on demand with the Potion of Mob Attack Protection
  • Multiloader — Works on Fabric and NeoForge (Forge supported up to 1.21.4)
  • ModMenu Support — Fabric users get an in-game config screen via ModMenu

🧪 Brewing Recipes

Recipe Result
Potion of Weakness + Blaze Powder Potion of Mob Attack Protection Recipe
Potion of Mob Attack Protection + Redstone Long Potion of Mob Attack Protection Recipe

⚙️ Configuration

Fabric (config/spawnguard.json5):

{
  "enableSpawnGuard": true,
  "mobAttackProtectionDuration": 6000
}

NeoForge (config/spawnguard-common.toml):

enableSpawnGuard = true
mobAttackProtectionDuration = 6000
  • enableSpawnGuard — Toggle spawn protection on or off
  • mobAttackProtectionDuration — Duration in ticks (20 ticks = 1 second, default: 6000 = 5 minutes)

📦 Supported Platforms

Loader Required Dependencies
Fabric Fabric API, Cloth Config
NeoForge —
Forge — (up to 1.21.4 only)

🔗 Links

Project description from CurseForge.

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