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Lava Monsters

Adds monsters that spawn in lava.

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Updated 17 days ago
Latest stable file Lava Monsters 26.1.2-v1.1.0
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge

Lava Monsters 26.1.2-v1.1.0 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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.

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About this project

What does Lava Monsters add?

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Adds monsters that spawn in lava.


🔥 Summary

If you’ve ever found yourself bored once you mine down to lava because it stops hostile mobs from spawning, then this is the mod for you! This is a small mod that adds a new hostile monster to the game that spawns in lava and spits fireballs at you. Lava monsters’ spawning conditions can be adjusted in a handy-dandy properties file!

💡 Latest Updates

The Lava Monster has been completely overhauled and ported to 26.1!

26.1 Changes

  • Brand new idle, hurt, and death sounds
  • Sounds for walking outside of lava
  • Lava Monsters now laugh when successfully hitting a target
  • Added a new bite attack for close range, complete with animation
  • Fully redone animations for walking and swimming
  • Added the Lava Walking potion, a rare drop from the monster
  • Added the ability to bucket the monsters, which does half of their max health in damage
  • Added new step particles when the fire trail is disabled
  • Added a new spawn egg texture, made by L200

🤷 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can I use this in my modpack?

Yes, you definitely can. Just make to provide credit to all the authors respectively and link back to the CurseForge page.

Can I redistribute this mod onto other platforms?

Yes, as long as all downloads point directly to our CurseForge page and proper credit is given to the authors.

Will you port to older versions?

We focus on the latest "drop" release of each year (26.1, 27.1, 28.1, etc.), and unfortunately we don't have the time to backport. Older versions remain available to play, but aren't supported. The source is open for reporting bugs and reviewing the code, but we don't accept backports, contributions, or third-party redistribution of our work.


🌐 Translate Lava Monsters - Help break the language barrier!

All translators are credited here. Thank you to everyone who helps make this mod accessible!

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Flag for 简体中文(中国大陆) 简体中文(中国大陆) translations by: S0ar1ngDeath, likefishlike


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