CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Dess Holiday
Dess Holiday from Deltarune into the game
Quick answer
Which Dess Holiday release should I use?
Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0 targets 1.20.1 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 Dess Holiday 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 Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0 need?
Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0. 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 Dess Holiday without breaking your instance.
Built for Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0. It targets 1.20.1 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 Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Dess Holiday add?

Dess Holiday Mod (Forge 1.20.1)
Mod for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1, fully dedicated to integrating December (Dess) Holiday, the unseen character from Deltarune into the game.
Originally developed as a personal project for multiplayer gameplay among friends, this mod has been made open-source and publicly available for the community. Players and developers are welcome to utilize the mod, submit feature requests, inspect or modify the source code for custom forks and report bugs. Report an issue / Source-code
The mod is do not requires external library dependencies. So you just download and use.

Features
- Companion NPC: Dess spawns naturally in your world during night-time hours. Right-clicking her establishes companionship, allowing her to follow you and assist on your adventures.
- Interactive GUI: Press
Shift + Right-Clickon Dess to access her interactive menu GUI. - Customization:
- Customize her display name dynamically.
- Apply custom skins via image URL or direct Minecraft username skin lookup within the menu.
- Behavior Toggles:
- Toggle between Follow and Sit modes.
- Toggle armor visibility on her character model whilst maintaining full defensive stats.
- Enable or disable her randomized dialogue messages in chat.
- Gifts:
- Dess will be able to gift you items and random stuff when you kiss her.
- Inventory:
- Dess features a fully functional 27-slot inventory (equivalent to a standard single chest).
- Note: You must place the "old mint cans with unique leaves inside of them" item into her dedicated slot to unlock her inventory storage.
- Equipment & Armaments: Equip her with standard armor pieces and weapons to bolster her combat capabilities.
- Special Combat Abilities: When threatened by hostiles, Dess transforms into the Roaring Knight, wielding her default Roaring Knight Blade and inflicting the Snowgrave status effect upon enemies.
- Utility Command: Execute
/dessto easily summon or relocate her to your position.

Custom Items
- Old mint cans with unique leaves inside of them: A direct reference to object found in Dess's room in Deltarune Chapter 4. Equip this item into her dedicated equipment slot to unlock her 27-slot inventory storage.
- Crafting Recipe:
1x Paper+1x Grass / Tall Grass+1x Flint and Steel - Consumable Effect: Grants Speed III and Resistance III for 1 minute and 25 seconds upon consumption.
- Crafting Recipe:

- Roaring Knight Blade: The primary default weapon utilized by Dess upon transforming into the Roaring Knight. This item cannot be obtained in standard survival mode.

Compatibility & Requirements
This mod was engineered specifically for Minecraft version 1.20.1. Backwards or forwards compatibility with other Minecraft versions is not currently supported. It also works on multiplayer, obviously you need to install the mod in client-side & server-side.
- Target Minecraft Version: 1.20.1
- Required Mod Loader: Forge (v47.2.20 or higher)

Credits
Please note that I am not the original creator, nor do I hold intellectual property rights over the textures and character models utilized in this mod. These resources were gathered from internet sources.
Full credit and sincere gratitude are extended to the creators listed below for their Deltarune fandom contributions, which provided the foundation to build this mod. I individually engineered, programmed, and developed the mod's entire codebase. This mod is non-commercial, completely free to use, and generates no profit whatsoever. It was created purely for fun and community enjoyment.
- Toby Fox: Creator of Deltarune.
- Ralssei_ (PlanetMinecraft): Author of the base Dess character skin.
- @D4rkDessire (Twitter/X): Creator of the original concept art utilised for the skin base.
- Lokust72 (PlanetMinecraft): Author of the Roaring Knight skin.
- Unotmu (CurseForge): Designer of the Roaring Knight Blade texture.
If any of the credited individuals wish to have their textures or models removed from this mod, please contact me.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Dess Holiday by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Dess Holiday versions and loaders
Dess Holiday Mod v1.0.0
dessholidaymod-1.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.