CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Lycanites Mobs
Strange and Deadly Creatures!
Quick answer
Which Lycanites Mobs release should I use?
Lycanites Mobs Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8 targets 1.16.5 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 Lycanites Mobs 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 Lycanites Mobs Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8 need?
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8. 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 Lycanites Mobs without breaking your instance.
Built for Lycanites Mobs Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8. It targets 1.16.5 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 Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Lycanites Mobs add?

This is a Forge mod and so requires Forge for all versions!
I have looked into Fabric but I'd have to rebuild the entire mod and Forge is still going strong and is still the king of modded Minecraft with no signs of stopping (be sure to support the Forge devs as without them there would be no mods like there are today). Fabric is cool but I have no plans to to make a Fabric version for now, however this mod is opensource so anyone is welcome to take up the challenge!
1.19+ is currently in development, this mod is 8+ years old and so I am doing a complete code rewrite as a new mod to be called Schism to clear the technical debt!

This mod adds over 100 new mobs to specific biomes, dimensions and more. These mobs range from peaceful Makas, farmable mammal-like reptiles with massive sails (watch out for the alphas) to horrific Grues that are made of the very shadows themselves! Expect to see angry elementals such as Cinders spawning from large fires or Spriggans from tall grass and crops! You can find a list of creatures here: Lycanite's Mobs Wiki: Creatures
Featuring a Beastiary, Taming and Summoning
You can tame your very own mount such as a Warg and bind it to you with a Soulstone allowing you to summon and dismiss it at will as well as have it respawn after death! Or perhaps you'd be more interested in crafting a Summoning Staff or Summoning Pedestal to summon your very own minion horde, either on the field of battle or at your base to stay guard while you are away or resting!
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Forge Powerful Equipment from Body Parts!
Lycanites Mobs now has an Equipment System, creatures will sometimes drop Equipment Parts, these can then be assembled in an Equipment Forge to create powerful tools and weapons that look weird and wonderful depending on what you mix together!
Massive Randomised Dungeon System
Lycanites Mobs also includes a Dungeon System which is super configurable via JSON files where custom dungeons can be added and existing dungeons can be completely changed. Dungeons can be very challenging with a boss on each floor, but offer grand rewards! You can also create your own custom dungeons via the dungeon configs.
Colossal Final Bosses and Random Events
This mod also adds optional special events which can be turned on via the config or using the command /lm mobevents enable, these events will start at random intervals (highly configurable) and will spawn waves of mobs! This mod also adds giant bosses like Rahovart, Asmodeus and Amalgalich which must be summed by building an altar and using a Soul Key to active a Boss Event! More info here: Lycanite's Mobs Wiki: Altars
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Full Customisation of Mobs, Spawners, Items, Dungeons, Events and More!
Lycanites Mobs comes with a heavily customisable JSON Spawner System where you have absolute control over how every mob spawns and can even control the spawn of mobs from other mods or vanilla if desired, find out more here: http://lycanitesmobs.com/spawners
Links
Website: Visit the Mod Website for Download Links and More Info
Wiki: Check out the Wiki for in depth and up to date information about everything in this mod.
Discord: For help or more info check out the mod Discord Server
Guilded: We now also have a Guilded Server
Gitlab: Lycanite's Mobs is Open Source and all code is publicly available on Gitlab
Planet Minecraft: Be sure to drop this mod a diamond on Planet Minecraft
Minecraft Hub: Check Out The Official Page On Minecraft Hub
Support me via Patreon, I do this in my spare time for free!
Want Blocky Models?
Check Out The Lycanite's Mobs Redux Resource Pack
I quickly moved away from designing block mob models similar to vanilla style because I personally just hate it and love creating smooth models in blender with a slight retro feel to their textures. However these are my personal tastes so I have added support for the mod to load mob models via Resource Packs (restart required currently) and so there is a fantastic Resource Pack for Lycanite's Mobs by Spooky_Indominus and many other talented 3D artists called Lycanite's Mobs Redux which covers just about every single mob in a blocky style akin to vanilla Minecraft!
Special Thanks
I'd like to say a special thanks to everyone who has downloaded and enjoyed this mod, every download that goes through Curse (both direct and through packs) helps support me in taking time to work on this mod, but what truly motivates me the most is to hear and even see (YouTube, Twitch, etc) people enjoy my hard work and there is always much more to come!
A big thanks also goes to translators like Nacho21 (Spanish), helping bring you Lycanite's Mobs in your language and I'd also like to give a special thanks to all those who have donated and be sure to contact me for your very own Familiar Minion.
Join the Official Public Nephrite Server with Lycanite's Mobs
The Official Nephrite Server with Lycanites Mobs Is Currently ONLINE
Mod Packs:
Feel free to include this mod in your public/private mod pack! I strongly believe that all mods should be allowed in public packs as sharing should be in the spirit of the Minecraft community! Don't worry about providing credit or site links anymore as the Beastiary in game does this.

Kathoga wants to eat you!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Lycanites Mobs by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.16.5
2 loader builds1.15.2
1 loader build1.15.1
1 loader build1.12.2
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Lycanites Mobs versions and loaders
Lycanite's Mobs 0.1.0-alpha
lycanitesmobs-0.1.0-alpha.jar
1 Aug 2026
Lycanite's Mobs 0.0.9-alpha
lycanitesmobs-0.0.9-alpha.jar
27 May 2026
Lycanite's Mobs 0.0.8-alpha
lycanitesmobs-1.20.1-alpha.jar
19 May 2026
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.8
lycanitesmobs-1.16.5-2.3.3.8.jar
5 Dec 2025
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.7
lycanitesmobs-1.16.5-2.3.3.7.jar
11 Dec 2024
Lycanite's Mobs 2.0.8.10
lycanitesmobs-1.12.2-2.0.8.10.jar
23 Sept 2024
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.6
lycanitesmobs-1.16.5-2.3.3.6.jar
6 Sept 2024
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.5
lycanitesmobs-1.16.5-2.3.3.5.jar
3 Jul 2024
Lycanite's Mobs 2.3.3.4
lycanitesmobs-1.16.5-2.3.3.4.jar
15 Jun 2024
Lycanite's Mobs 2.0.8.9
lycanitesmobs-1.12.2-2.0.8.9.jar
12 Apr 2023
Lycanite's Mobs 2.0.8.8
lycanitesmobs-1.12.2-2.0.8.8.jar
1 Mar 2023
Lycanite's Mobs 2.0.8.7
lycanitesmobs-1.12.2-2.0.8.7.jar
18 Jan 2023
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