
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
SMP Silk Spawner
Silk Touch spawners implemented in a vanilla/smp friendly way! Fully configurable with different things that could happen with breaking spawners! Available as plugin / mod
Quick answer
Which SMP Silk Spawner release matches 1.12.2 Forge?
SMP Silk Spawner 2.0.4.0 targets 1.12.2 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 SMP Silk Spawner 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 SMP Silk Spawner 2.0.4.0 need?
2.0.4.0 on 1.12.2 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.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add SMP Silk Spawner without breaking your instance.
Built for SMP Silk Spawner 2.0.4.0 on 1.12.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.4.0. It targets 1.12.2 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 2.0.4.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does SMP Silk Spawner add?
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Silk Touch Spawners
This was created for use on my forever world, called "derex smp". Check it out in action, server ip: mc.longhorns.dev
PSA: More changes are coming, i got busy with midterms at school

A balanced, vanilla-friendly alternative to the many overpowered or overly complex Silk Touch spawner plugins. Unlike other plugins that add flashy mechanics/GUI, strange custom items, or ignore game balance, Silk Touch Spawners keeps things simple, configurable, and in line with vanilla Minecraft’s feel. Spawner breaking can have both a risk/reward feel as well as restrictions on their usage
Features
Spawner Connection & Upgrades
- Connect to Existing Spawners: Placed spawners can only be connected to existing ones, preventing scattered overworld placement and encouraging clustered, strategic builds. (Fully configurable and toggleable)
- Lag-Friendly Design: Naturally limited because of vanilla mc mob spawn radius, you can only cram so many spawners into one area
Breaking Spawners (Fully configurable and toggleable)
- Silk Touch Requirement: Spawners can only be mined with a Silk Touch pickaxe.
- Drop Chance: 50% chance to drop the spawner when mined.
- Explosions on Break: (by default)
- 70% chance of a small explosion
- 40% chance of a large explosion
- 10% chance of a massive explosion
- Durability Damage: Pickaxes will lose a huge chunk of durability when attempting to mine a spawner*
- Player Damage: Breaking a spawner can be configured to damage the player (a soul for a soul)
Configuration
Every mechanic is configurable in the plugin’s settings:
- Enable/disable spawner connection rules
- Adjust drop rates and explosion chances
- Modify which mob spawner types can be mined
- Set durability damage values
- Control explosion sizes and effects
Use Cases
- Survival servers looking for balanced spawner mechanics.
- SMPs that want to encourage community mob farms over scattered solo setups.
- Economy servers that want spawner farming to carry risks and costs.
Planned Improvements
- More advanced upgrade tiers for spawners.
- Customizable mob type conversion rules.
- Integration with popular economy and protection plugins.
- Upgrade Mechanics: If the placed spawner matches the mob type of the existing spawner, it can upgrade the existing spawner’s stats.
License: MIT
brought to you by derex_, derexwq derec4, derexXD, dereXD, DereC_, CORRUPT_Greninja, lordnexus123, or whatever iteration of my username we are on at this point.
Approved by fellow dev razboy20 !!!

Project description from Modrinth.
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SMP Silk Spawner by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
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1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 45 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
SMP Silk Spawner versions and loaders
2.0.4.0
SMPSilkSpawner-2.0.4.0-1.12.2-forge.jar
4 Nov 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.