CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Happy Ghast Backport
Adds the rideable and walkable Happy Ghast with all it's variants, Ghastlings, and Dried ghast!
Quick answer
Which Happy Ghast Backport release should I use?
Happy Ghast Backport happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar targets 1.18.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Happy Ghast Backport 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 Happy Ghast Backport happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar need?
happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Happy Ghast Backport without breaking your instance.
Built for Happy Ghast Backport happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar. It targets 1.18.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Happy Ghast Backport add?
Available for 1.16.5, 1.19.2, 1.20.1 FORGE
Available for 1.20.4, 1.21.1, 1.21.4 NEOFORGE
Available for 1.20.1 FABRIC
Thank you SoyHerios for providing the textures for the Happy Ghast, Ghastling, and Dried Ghast!
WARNING: CURSEFORGE HIDES VERSIONS SOMETIMES; MAKE SURE OF THAT YOU CLICK VIEW ALL FILES IN THE FILES SECTION TO SEE ALL VERSIONS
Ride with up to 4 players! Controls are simple, just move with W and S, to descend or ascend just look up or down when using the W or S! (W is forward, S is backwards)


Adds a rideable Happy Ghast with all it's variant, and the Dried Ghast which can be found in the Soul Sand Valley!
Works like the one from Minecraft Live, place a Harness of any color on it (I will go towards you if you hold one!) and then ride it! Sneak + Right click to remove the harness!
Can carry up to four player and be walked on!
Find the dried ghast in soul sand valleys, hydrate it with water to turn it into a ghastling, and wait or feed it with snowballs to turn it into a Happy Ghast!
All 16 colors of wools available as harnesses!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Happy Ghast Backport by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Happy Ghast Backport versions and loaders
happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.18.2.jar
29 Mar 2025
dried_ghast-3.0.1-neoforge-1.21.4.jar
29 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
28 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.4.jar
28 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
28 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-3.0.0-fabric-1.20.1.jar
27 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.4.0-fabric-1.20.1.jar
26 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.3.0-forge-1.16.5.jar
25 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.3.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.3.0-forge-1.19.2.jar
25 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.2.0-forge-1.16.5.jar
25 Mar 2025
happy_ghast-2.2.0-forge-1.19.2.jar
25 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.