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PackBond
PackBond is a lightweight 1.16.5 mod that prevents wolves from committing suicide in lava and improves their teleportation. Now you don't have to go back for your wolves just because you flew away too fast and too far!
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Quick answer
Which PackBond release should I use?
Latest stable file packbond-1.0.3.jar
Game version 1.16.5
Loader Forge
packbond-1.0.3.jar targets 1.16.5 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 PackBond 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 Forge
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.
What else does packbond-1.0.3.jar need?
packbond-1.0.3.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 PackBond without breaking your instance.
Built for packbond-1.0.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use packbond-1.0.3.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
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Put it on the correct side
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Use the “Get this file” button beside packbond-1.0.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does PackBond add?
🐾 PackBond
PackBond is a lightweight 1.16.5 mod that prevents wolves from committing suicide in lava and improves their teleportation. Now you don't have to go back for your wolves just because you flew away too fast and too far!
In vanilla if you fly with elytra, you need to constantly go back or wait for your pets. This is fixed here. The mod waits until you land in a safe place to instantly teleport the wolves.
Wolves are no longer dumb, they don’t go into lava in aggressive state. Now because of skeleton or sheep your pet will not die.
📌 What it adds:
- 🌋 Wolves do not enter lava EVER.
- 🌌 Teleport to player even from unloaded chunks.
- 🦴 Use RMB on “bone” for instant recall of all wolves.
🛠️ Code Architecture
The mod is written in Java 8 for full 1.16.5 modpack compatibility.
🧩 Core parts:
WolfAiHooks&WolfLavaSafety— hooks for AI logic and environment checks.LavaSafeNodeProcessor— custom navigation handling for safer pathfinding.
🚀 Installation & Requirements
- Install Minecraft Forge 1.16.5.
- Download latest
.jarfrom Releases. - Put it into your
modsfolder.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Recent files
PackBond versions and loaders
packbond-1.0.3.jar
30 May 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.16.5 · Forge setup 1.16.5Forge release
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