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Illager Invasion

The illagers are back! Be ready to fight new foes. A port of Illager Expansion.

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Which Illager Invasion release matches 1.21.8 NeoForge?

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Best match for your filters [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2

Game version 1.21.8

Loader NeoForge

Illager Invasion [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2 targets 1.21.8 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. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

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Is Illager Invasion 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.

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Loader for this release NeoForge

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What else does Illager Invasion [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2 need?

[NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2 on 1.21.8 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Puzzles Lib first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Puzzles Lib Needed by Illager Invasion [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2

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Before you install it

Add Illager Invasion without breaking your instance.

Built for Illager Invasion [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2 on 1.21.8 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Use [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2. It targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs

Install Puzzles Lib first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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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 [NEOFORGE] [1.21.8] IllagerInvasion-v21.8.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Illager Invasion add?

Illager Invasion takes Minecraft's Illagers to the next level! Nearly a dozen new Illagers with unique abilities now roam your world. Some hide in dangerous new structures, while others join village raids to make them even harder.

Fight smarter enemies, find powerful loot, and discover secret places. New challenges mean new rewards—and lots of fun along the way!

🏹 New Illagers

🧪 Alchemist: Expert archer who throws lingering potions when provoked.
📚 Archivist: Buffs nearby Illagers with enchantments. Runs and casts spells when scared.
🛡️ Basher: Shield-wielding bully who charges into players.
🪓 Marauder: Ranged Illager who hurls deadly hatchets—steal the Platinum Infused Hatchet from him!
🏹 Provoker: Bow-using Illager with basic buff spells.
🔮 Sorcerer: Elusive spellcaster who summons dangerous purple fire. Drops Unusual Dust.
🧟 Necromancer: Master of the undead, summoning spells to overwhelm players.
🛡️ Inquisitor: Mighty Illager warrior with a powerful shield—break the shield first to defeat him!
🔥 Firecaller: Mysterious mage appearing harmless—until he unleashes devastating magic.
🧙 Invoker: The most powerful Illager! Drops the Hallowed Gem needed to upgrade enchantments with the Imbuing Table.
🎭 Illusioner: Now in survival with a new appearance! Drops Illusionary Dust.

🏰 New Structures

🏠 Firecaller Hut: Small house with farms. Found in badlands.
🏰 Illager Fort: Fortified outpost with walls, a tower, and strong Illagers. Found in taigas.
🗼 Illusioner Tower: Multi-floor tower packed with Illagers and an Illusioner fight at the top. Found in taigas and dark forests.
🧩 Labyrinth: Massive underground maze filled with lots of loot, and even more Illagers. Look for the stone temple entrance! Found in most forest biomes.
🛖 Sorcerer Hut: Small house structure. Found in dark forests.

🛠️ New Gear and Items

🔔 Imbuing Table: Upgrade enchantments beyond normal limits! Needs a Hallowed Gem each time to use.
🪓 Platinum Infused Hatchet: Throwable axe-like weapon rarely dropped by Marauders.
🕯️ Lost Candle: Helps locate nearby ores by revealing their locations.
📯 Horn of Sight: Makes nearby monsters glow to find them faster!

⏩ INSTALLATION REQUIRED ON CLIENT & REQUIRED ON SERVER

⏩ REQUIRES PUZZLES LIB TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC & NEOFORGE)

⏩ REQUIRES FABRIC API TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

⏩ REQUIRES FORGE CONFIG API PORT TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

If available for a mod, configuration is possible directly from in-game using the mod menu (requires Mod Menu by Prospector to be installed on Fabric). Please note that on older Minecraft versions installing Forge Config Screens is also a requirement.

For manual configuration using an external text editor all files are found at .minecraft/config, named as MOD_ID-client.toml, MOD_ID-common.toml, or MOD_ID-server.toml, depending on the type of config. Not all types might exist for a mod, if any at all.

🌟 Huge thanks to Dricky who originally created the amazing Illager Expansion mod. Illager Invasion is a faithful continuation of their work, with many additions, improvements, overhauls, and bug fixes.

🌟 Thanks to ZekeSmith who found the original Illager Expansion source code after it was deleted by Dricky, making this port possible under the terms of the MIT license.

🌟 Thanks to safrodev for working on the 1.19.2 version of Illager Expansion, the Horn of Sight texture is taken from there.

🌟 Thanks to Tamlighter for creating many amazing new textures.