CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Progressive Bosses
Makes Wither and Ender Dragon harder the more you kill 'em
Quick answer
Which Progressive Bosses release should I use?
Progressive Bosses 4.3.12 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Progressive Bosses required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Progressive Bosses 4.3.12 need?
4.3.12. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install InsaneLib, Area Effect Clouds 3D first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Progressive Bosses without breaking your instance.
Built for Progressive Bosses 4.3.12. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 4.3.12. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install InsaneLib, Area Effect Clouds 3D first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 4.3.12. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Progressive Bosses add?
For the Fabric port, check [Fabric] Progressive Bosses (note this is not affiliated with me, please report issues to the developer)
This mod requires InsaneLib
This mod makes Wither and Ender Dragon harder by letting you summon a stronger version of them. Also makes the Elder Guardian's fight harder.
The difficulty will adapt based off the players around the boss.
- More health: they're bosses ... why can they go down with a few hits?
- New abilities: like Wither Charging or Dragon respawning crystals
- Minions: both Dragon and Wither have Minions
- Caged crystals: more cages will spawn around crystals, and some crystals will spawn inside towers
- Faster Acidballs and Skulls: dodging is harder
- Elder Guardian Fight's harder and with an actual reward!
- Many many bug fixes: Mojang no longer cares about the survival aspect of the game
- And much much more! This is only the tip of the
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Progressive Bosses by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.20
2 loader builds1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
2 loader builds1.19.1
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Progressive Bosses versions and loaders
4.3.12
progressivebosses-4.3.12.jar
7 Mar 2026
4.3.11
progressivebosses-4.3.11.jar
15 Nov 2025
4.3.10
progressivebosses-4.3.10.jar
7 Sept 2025
4.3.9
progressivebosses-4.3.9.jar
7 Sept 2025
4.3.9
progressivebosses-4.3.9.jar
19 Aug 2025
4.3.8
progressivebosses-4.3.8.jar
7 Aug 2025
4.3.7
progressivebosses-4.3.7.jar
6 Aug 2025
4.3.6
progressivebosses-4.3.6.jar
5 Jul 2025
4.3.5
progressivebosses-4.3.5.jar
29 Jun 2025
4.3.4
progressivebosses-4.3.4.jar
26 May 2025
4.3.3
ProgressiveBosses-4.3.3-mc1.20.1.jar
12 Apr 2025
4.3.2
ProgressiveBosses-4.3.2-mc1.20.1.jar
10 Apr 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.


