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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Armored Foes

Give every mob the gear they deserve, from Drowned to Illagers and beyond.

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Which Armored Foes release should I use?

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Latest stable file v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.

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Is Armored Foes 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 Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric need?

v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Forge Config API Port, Puzzles Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 come through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 4 pulled in by those mods
Forge Config API Port Needed by Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.3.x] v26.3.1
Puzzles Lib Needed by Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: v26.3.17-mc26.3.x+fabric
Fabric API Needed by Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.3] Fabric API 0.166.0+26.3
Mod Menu Needed by Forge Config API Port
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: v21.0.0 for 26.3
Mod Menu Needed by Forge Config API Port
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 21.0.0

4 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Armored Foes without breaking your instance.

Built for Armored Foes v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Forge Config API Port, Puzzles Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 come through another mod in the chain.

  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.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside v26.3.0-mc26.3.x+fabric. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Armored Foes add?

Armored Foes makes Minecraft’s enemies tougher and more immersive by letting more mobs wear and show armor. Villagers, witches, and all kinds of illagers now visibly display any armor they are equipped with, just like players do.

The mod also adds natural armor spawns to certain creatures, giving them more variety and challenge. Drowned and Wither Skeletons can appear in normal armor, Piglins in gold, and Illagers will equip armor during raids. Everything is fully data driven and easy to tweak through loot tables and conditions.

  • ⚔️ Visible Armor for All: Witches, villagers, and illagers now show the armor they wear.
  • 🧟 Natural Armor Spawns: Drowned and Wither Skeletons can spawn with armor like zombies and skeletons.
  • 🪙 Golden Piglins: Piglins, Piglin Brutes, and Zombie Piglins spawn wearing golden armor.
  • 🏰 Armored Raids: All Illagers such as Vindicators, Evokers, Pillagers, and Illusioners equip armor during raids.
  • 📜 Data Driven Equipment: Define natural mob equipment using loot tables with conditional rules.
  • ⚙️ Fully Configurable: Easily tweak spawn chances, armor types, and conditions via data packs.

⏩ INSTALLATION REQUIRED ON CLIENT & REQUIRED ON SERVER

⏩ REQUIRES PUZZLES LIB TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC & NEOFORGE)

⏩ REQUIRES FABRIC API TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

⏩ REQUIRES FORGE CONFIG API PORT TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

If available for a mod, configuration is possible directly from in-game using the mod menu (requires Mod Menu by Prospector to be installed on Fabric).

For manual configuration using an external text editor all files are found at .minecraft/config, named as MOD_ID-client.toml, MOD_ID-common.toml, or MOD_ID-server.toml, depending on the type of config. Not all types might exist for a mod, if any at all.

🌟 Huge thanks to IMB11 for their Armorful mod, which inspired me to work on this project.

© 2026 @heyitsfuzs. All rights reserved. This page was last edited on 11 September 2026, at 06:44 (UTC).

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