CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Wither Bones
Why do Wither Skeletons drop normal bones?! Not anymore!
Quick answer
Which Wither Bones release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1] 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. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Wither Bones 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 Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1] need?
Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1] on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
22 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Wither Bones without breaking your instance.
Built for Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1] on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1]. 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1]. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Wither Bones add?
Wither Bones
This mod adds in an easier way to get Wither Roses in your Minecraft world!
Content:
Items & Blocks:
Wither Bone - drops from Wither Skeletons (instead of regular bones)
Wither Bone Meal - crafted from Wither Bone or Wither Bone Block, used to place 1 Wither Rose on Grass, Dirt, Coarse Dirt, Mycellium or Podzol.
Wither Bone Block - Crafted with 9 Wither Bone Meal

I only release downloads of my mods via CurseForge, Modrinth and my website, please do not download from anywhere else as they may contain viruses!!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Wither Bones by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.2
2 loader builds1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Wither Bones versions and loaders
Wither Bones v5.0.6 [1.20.1]
wither_bones-5.0.6-forge-1.20.1.jar
11 Feb 2025
Wither Bones v5.0.5 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.5-MC1.20.1.jar
29 Dec 2024
Wither Bones v5.0.4 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.4-MC1.20.1.jar
17 Dec 2024
Wither Bones v5.0.3 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.3-MC1.20.1.jar
3 Nov 2024
Wither Bones v5.0.2 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.2-MC1.20.1.jar
20 Jul 2024
Wither Bones v5.0.1 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.1-MC1.20.1.jar
23 Jan 2024
Wither Bones v5.0.0 [1.20.1]
WitherBones5.0.0-MC1.20.1.jar
10 Jan 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.