CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Boss Companions
Adds pets from the bosses you fight
Quick answer
Which Boss Companions release should I use?
Boss Companions boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 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.
Where it goes
Is Boss Companions 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 Boss Companions boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar need?
boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.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 Boss Companions without breaking your instance.
Built for Boss Companions boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; 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 boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Boss Companions add?
MOD COMPATIBILITY COMING SOON
Mod doesn't add any modded pets YET!
They will be added soon. Sometime in october or maybe before.
Animation by ItsSmudgy
1.0.2 Released for both Forge and Neoforge Bug Fixes

Description
Tired of only getting tools or boring loot after defeating a boss? Fear not, my friend, because now you can get tiny little companions instead! Yep, you heard that right. Ever dreamed of having a baby Warden or a little Wither buddy? Now you can! Every boss drops its own pet version that will follow you into battle, just like in some other games. Each little companion has its own unique abilities that will help you on your adventures.
Compatibility
Boss Companions will support other mods in the future. For now, it only includes vanilla bosses, but future updates will add pet companions for a bunch of bosses from other mods. Here's a showcase showing a few of the mini boss models. There are even more models that have already been finished but aren't shown in here, and there are plenty of upcoming mini bosses that don't have models yet.

Mod Compatibility List
• Unseen World
• Mowzie’s Mobs
• Bosses of Mass Destruction
• Bosses Rise
• Terramity
• Alex’s Caves
• Alex’s Mobs
• IIllage and Spillage: Respillaged
• Unusual End
• Call of Yucatán
• Meet Your Fight
• Rediscovered
• Aquamirae
• Illager Invasion
• Deeper and Darker
• Vanilla
• The Twilight Forest
• Cataclysm
• Friends & Foes
• Mutant Monsters
• The Aether
• Aether: Lost Content Addon
• Cracker's Wither Storm Mod
• Blue Skies
• Dungeon Now Loading 2%
• Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks
• Legendary Monsters
• Marium's Soulslike Weaponry
• Mine Cells (if Connector Mod is installed)
• Mofu's Broken Constellation
• Mutant More
• Qilpoth Awakening
• T.O Magic 'n Extras – Iron's Spells Addon
• EEEAB's Mobs
• Monster Expansion
• Big diamond: return
• born in chaos
• Infinity Golem Boss Fight
• Bosses Unleashed
• Cult of Azazel
• Ars Nouveau
• Wither Reincarnated
• Goety
• Deep Aether
• Roaring
• Prehistoric Funa
• Beneath the Wetlands
• Antarchy
Questions
Will boss companions have a fabric version?
No, but there will be compatibility with a few Fabric mods through Sinytra Connector.
Will Boss Companions Update to newer versions?
Yes, I plan to update the mod to newer Minecraft versions.
Can I use this mod in my Modpack?
Si.
Will you add compatibility with X mod?
If there's a mod you'd like to see that isn't on the list, feel free to request it in the comments.
How do I get a pet boss?
Kill boss.
About Mobs Tame with
Witherite- Wither Rose
Wardling- Echo Shard
Guardian's Hatchling- Cod(Egg Hatches with cod)
Mini Spud- Potatoe
Dragon Hatchling- Ender Pearl
Abilities
Witherite- Spawns allys when it kills an entity.
Wardling- Super Strong
Guardian's Hatchling- Water breathing and Dolphin's grace
Mini Spud- Feed it a Poisonous Potato
Dragong Hatchling- Gives Infinite elytra flying when
**What to expect?**Next update will probably bring compatibility with 1 mod, and make a different way to hatch the Guardian egg. I will also work to make the mod available with 1.21.1 NeoForge. An in game guid will also be added in the near future. Expect to see some pets without special abilities. They'll be added in future updates, but some pets may not have abilities at first to make updates and mod compatibility faster.
Credits
-Peekaro
-ManlyMeat
-Joey
-Fufa aka Me
Mod is also available in Modrinth.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Boss Companions 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
Boss Companions versions and loaders
boss_companions-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
21 Sept 2026
boss_companions-1.0.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
21 Sept 2026
boss_companions-1.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
3 Sept 2026
boss_companions-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
boss_companions-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
22 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
