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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Cranium

A simple lightweight death alternative mod that drops a player skull with your items safely tucked away...

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Quick answer

Which Cranium release should I use?

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Latest stable file cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. 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 Cranium 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.

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What else does cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1 need?

cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Cranium without breaking your instance.

Built for cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  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 cranium-1.1.8-1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Cranium add?

Cranium is a simple death alternative mod that changes how you recover your items upon death.

Instead of simply scattering your items into OBLIVION NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN!!! This mod simply places all your items inside your dropped player skull. You're welcome.

Player Death

(above screenshot uses Bliss Shaders by Xonk___)

Easy Inventory Item Management!

Player Death Inventory Screen

(above screenshot uses Makeup Shaders by KDXavier)

(icon designed using Makeup Shaders by KDXavier)

Project description from CurseForge.

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Cranium versions and loaders

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