CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Allay
Customize how allay differentiates between potions and tipped arrows. Optionally can make allays pick up items even when mob griefing is off and set time for how long allay likes noteblock.
Quick answer
Which Better Allay release should I use?
Better Allay betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar targets 1.21.11 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 Better Allay 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 Better Allay betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar need?
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Allay without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Allay betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar. It targets 1.21.11 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.
- 03
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 betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Allay add?
Better Allay
Customize how allay differentiates between potions and tipped arrows. Optionally can make allays pick up items even when mob griefing is off and set time for how long allay likes noteblock or permanently bind allay to noteblock.
Config
You can change mod setting by COMMANDS or in CONFIG FILE.
Usually (%appdata% -> .minecraft -> config -> betterallayconfig.properties)
Operation_mode:
1 = Allays see diference in base potion type (basic potion of strenght is not same as basic potion of regeneration. But basic potion of strenght is same as potion of strenght II)
2 = Allays see diference in base splash potion type (basic splash potion of strenght is not same as basic splash potion of regeneration. But basic splash potion of strenght is same as splash potion of strenght II)
3 = Allays see diference in base lingering potion type (basic lingering potion of strenght is not same as basic lingering potion of regeneration. But basic lingering potion of strenght is same as lingering potion of strenght II)
4 = Allays see diference in base tipped arrow type (basic tipped arrow of strenght is not same as basic tipped arrow of regeneration. But basic tipped arrow of strenght is same as tipped arrow of strenght II)
5 = Allays see diference in potion type and level(basic potion of strenght is not same as basic potion of regeneration AND basic potion of strenght is not same as potion of strenght II)
6 = Allays see diference in splash potion type and level(basic splash potion of strenght is not same as basic splash potion of regeneration AND basic splash potion of strenght is not same as splash potion of strenght II)
7 = Allays see diference in lingering potion type and level(basic lingering potion of strenght is not same as basic lingering potion of regeneration AND basic lingering potion of strenght is not same as lingering potion of strenght II)
8 = Allays see diference in tipped arrow type and level(basic tipped arrow of strenght is not same as basic tipped arrow of regeneration AND But basic tipped arrow of strenght is not same as tipped arrow of strenght II)
9 = 1 and 2
10 = 1 and 3
11 = 1 and 4
12 = 2 and 3
13 = 2 and 4
14 = 3 and 4
15 = 1 and 2 and 3
16 = 2 and 3 and 4
17 = 1 and 3 and 4
18 = 1 and 2 and 4
19 = 1 and 2 and 3 and 4
20 = 5 and 6
21 = 5 and 7
22 = 5 and 8
23 = 6 and 7
24 = 6 and 8
25 = 7 and 8
26 = 5 and 6 and 7
27 = 6 and 7 and 8
28 = 5 and 7 and 8
29 = 5 and 6 and 8
30 = 5 and 6 and 7 and 8
Ignore_mob_griefing:
1 = Allays will ignore mob griefing gamerule 0 = Allays wont ignore mob griefing rule
Likes_noteblock_time:
Sets time in seconds for how long allay likes noteblock. Minimum is 5 max is 107374182. When set to -1 makes allays permanently connected to noteblock.
POTION_TYPES=1 #1: dont ignore potion types, 0: ignore potion types, -1: ignore potion types but sort tipped arrows separately (ignoring potion types means that for example lingering potion of regen will be sorted with splash poting of regen)

I have an issue / bug / crash / report / request, where can I contact you about it ?
Use my Discord server, you can join on this link: https://discord.gg/y366spsSjv
Can I put this mod into my modpack ?
Yes you can but you can't repost the mod on an another website.
Does this mod support servers ?
Yes it does.
Can players use this mod to grief on servers ?
Absolutely not. This mod is required on server itself to work.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Allay by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.4
4 loader builds1.21.1
4 loader builds1.21
4 loader builds1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
2 loader builds1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.20
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 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 Allay versions and loaders
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar
2 Jan 2026
betterallay-[FABRIC]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar
2 Jan 2026
betterallay-[NEOFORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.11.jar
2 Jan 2026
betterallay-[NEOFORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.10.jar
28 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.21.10.jar
28 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FABRIC]-1.5.0-1.21.10.jar
28 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.5.0-1.19.2.jar
28 Oct 2025
betterallay-[NEOFORGE]-1.4.1-1.21.10.jar
22 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.4.1-1.21.10.jar
22 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FABRIC]-1.4.1-1.21.10.jar
22 Oct 2025
betterallay-[NEOFORGE]-1.4.0-1.21.10.jar
9 Oct 2025
betterallay-[FORGE]-1.4.0-1.21.10.jar
9 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.