
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better Pets
Customize your Minecraft experience with new pets, offering unique abilities and companionship during your adventures.
Quick answer
Which Better Pets release matches 1.21.6 Forge?
Better Pets v4.2.2+mod targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Pets required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Better Pets v4.2.2+mod need?
v4.2.2+mod on 1.21.6 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 Better Pets without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Pets v4.2.2+mod on 1.21.6 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v4.2.2+mod. It targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v4.2.2+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Pets add?

Better pets is the next level of companionship with your pets. Each pet is unique in its own way and can help you in certain situations with their perks and abilities. Gather more pets to get all the perks or just let them exist by your side and be your companion forever.

• Dimensional Traveler - Your pet will follow you to every dimension
• Custom Skins - Each pet has their own custom skin
• Custom Abilities - Each pet has their own custom abilities. A Higher rarity pet means more abilities!
• Different Rarities - Find pets with higher rarities to gain more abilities!
• Leveling System - Active pets gain exp and level up. The higher their level, the stronger their abilities!
• Ancient Pets - Find all the lost pets from treasure chests scattered across the world!
• In-Game Wiki - Use /trigger BetterPets to view the in-game wiki
• Custom Wiki - Click here for the website wiki version
• Pet Menu GUI - Your own pet menu to view and spawn your collected pets
• Visibility Toggle - Tired of your pet following you? Just disable their visibility in the pet menu
• Multiplayer Compatible - Every player has their own pets and pet menu
Better Pets is inspired by Hypixel Skyblock.

Find Pets in Buried Treasure or Sunken Treasure.
Craft the Pet Menu item and use it to open the Pet Menu to spawn your pet in.

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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Pets by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
5 loader builds26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 19 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
Better Pets versions and loaders
v4.2.2+mod
betterpets-v4.2.2.jar
12 Aug 2025
v4.2.1+mod
betterpets-v4.2.1.jar
8 Aug 2025
v4.2.0+mod
betterpets-v4.2.0.jar
24 Jul 2025
v4.1.0+mod
betterpets-v4.1.0.jar
1 Jul 2025
v4.0.2+mod
betterpets-v4.0.2.jar
22 Jun 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.