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MC Rivals
adds multiple playable fictional characters to the game
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Quick answer
Which MC Rivals release should I use?
Latest stable file minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge
MC Rivals minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-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 MC Rivals 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 NeoForge
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 MC Rivals minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar need?
minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-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 MC Rivals without breaking your instance.
Built for MC Rivals minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-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 minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-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 minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does MC Rivals add?
A mod centered around brining many characters from fiction together into minecraft by letting the player choose a character they wanna play at upon respawn and experience multiple abilitys, items and passives carefully crafted to fit each character. Currently there are 20 fully fleshed out playable characters in the mod with 2 of them being boss characters meant to be fought with multiple other players. There are also 5 different characters implemented as mobs roaming the world having the same abilitys as the players.
Current Characters:
Sorcerer Vessel = Yuji Itadori
Deadly Student = Light Yagami
Dark Lord = Darth Vader
Explosion Mage = Megumin
Chaos Witch = Wanda
Fire Devil = Benimaru
Gadget Master = Batman
Artificial Monster = Verity
Shadow Summoner = Sung Jin Woo
Piglin Catastrophy = Orc Desaster
Undead Sniper = Bedrock Skeleton
Death Judge = Higuruma
Telepathic Gremlin = Yoda
Master Manipulator = Loki
Ocean Demigod = Percy Jackson
Spring Harbinger = Magnus Chase
King of Curses = Sukuna
Sunless Overlord = Lore Accurate Darth Vader
Spooky Equestrian = Ghostrider
Alien Collector = Ben Ten
Raging Saiyan = Goku
Characters as Mobs:
Sorcerer Vessel
Dark Lord
Chaos Witch
Fire Devil
King of Curses
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
MC Rivals by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
MC Rivals versions and loaders
minecraft_rivals-1.9.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
8 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
minecraft_rivals-1.8.6-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
8 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
minecraft_rivals-1.8.5-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
8 Nov 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · NeoForge setup 1.21.8NeoForge release
minecraft_rivals-1.8.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
15 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · NeoForge setup 1.21.8NeoForge release
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