CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Dead Explorers
Stumble across Explorers that did't make it and rummage through their backpacks. Be careful though!
Quick answer
Which Dead Explorers release should I use?
Dead Explorers dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.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 Dead Explorers 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 Dead Explorers dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.jar need?
dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.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 Dead Explorers without breaking your instance.
Built for Dead Explorers dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.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 dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Dead Explorers add?

Not all explorers make it across the biomes.
Some perish under the harsh conditions.
These are the remains of dead explorers, the ones who died alone out in the wilderness. Will you come across one of them on your travels? Maybe. As you may think, they are not exactly a common sight, but they are there. You will find them in the snow, on the ice, in the badlands, in the desert or in the Savanna. Sometimes their bodies will be sprawled across the ground, sometimes they will be found hunched over under a tree!

They all have a backpack still with them ready for you to rummage through. But beware, sometimes there may be a trap!
Please note:
These bodies will only appear once in every 500+ blocks from each other.
When you find one, right click on it to look into their backpack.
You cannot pick up their backpack.
Their bodies can be destroyed with one hit.
Add this little mod to your modpack!
Enjoy
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Dead Explorers 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
Dead Explorers versions and loaders
dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.21.1-neoforge.jar
16 Oct 2026
dead-explorers-1.3.0-v1.20.1-forge.jar
16 Oct 2026
dead-explorers-1.2.2-v1.21.1-neoforge.jar
15 Oct 2026
dead-explorers-1.2.2-v1.20.1-forge.jar
deadexplorers-1.2.2.jar
9 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.