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Pale Contagion
A parasite outbreak that grows every day and corrupts the land and every living creature, starting in pale research labs.
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Quick answer
Which Pale Contagion release should I use?
Latest stable file Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar 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 Pale Contagion 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 Forge
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 Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar need?
Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.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 Pale Contagion without breaking your instance.
Built for Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar. 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 Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Pale Contagion add?
Pale Contagion is a parasite outbreak mod for Minecraft 1.20.1. The infection spreads further every day, corrupting soil, sand and stone and darkening the world. Nearly every creature, from zombies and villagers to cows and creepers, has an infected, biome-specific variant. On top of that come hundreds of parasite species, bosses, weapons, armor, machines and recipes. Pale research facilities, from a small field outpost to a domed campus, stand where the infection first broke loose, with loot inside and parasites roaming free.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Pale Contagion by Minecraft version and loader
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Recent files
Pale Contagion versions and loaders
Pale Contagion-1.0.0-1.20.1-forge.jar
9 Oct 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.