CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Variants&Ventures
Adds multiple new mob variants seamlessly integrated into your Minecraft world.
Quick answer
Which Variants&Ventures release matches 26.1 NeoForge?
Variants&Ventures 1.0.26 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 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. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Variants&Ventures 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Variants&Ventures 1.0.26 need?
Variants&Ventures 1.0.26 on 26.1 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Resourceful Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Variants&Ventures without breaking your instance.
Built for Variants&Ventures 1.0.26 on 26.1 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Variants&Ventures 1.0.26. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Resourceful Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 Variants&Ventures 1.0.26. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Variants&Ventures add?

Variants&Ventures adds multiple new mob variants seamlessly integrated into your Minecraft world.
Each mob variant spawns naturally in relevant biomes. You may also encounter their spawners in dungeons and trial chamber structures, adding an extra layer of challenge and exploration.
You can check wiki for a detailed overview of implemented mobs and features.
Gelid (Frozen Zombie)
Gelid is a new zombie variant that inflicts freezing when it attacks. You can find the gelid in cold biomes.

Other features related to the gelid:
- Possibility of Gelid monster spawners in the Dungeons under cold biomes
- Possibility of Gelid trial spawners in the Trial Chambers
Thicket (Jungle Zombie)
Thicket is a new zombie variant that inflicts poison when it attacks. You can find the thicket in the jungle biomes.

Other features related to the thicket:
- Possibility of Thicket monster spawners in the Dungeons under jungle biomes
- Possibility of Thicket trial spawners in the Trial Chambers
Verdant (Jungle Skeleton)
Verdant is a new skeleton variant that fires poison-tipped arrows. You can find the verdant in the jungle biomes.

Other features related to the verdant:
- Possibility of Verdant monster spawners in the Dungeons under jungle biomes
- Possibility of Verdant trial spawners in the Trial Chambers
Murk (Sunken Skeleton)
Murk is a new skeleton variant that lives underwater. You can find the murk in the warm ocean biomes.

Other features related to the murk:
- Can be sheared for live and/or dead corals
- Possibility of Murk trial spawners in the Trial Chambers
🗿 Other features
- Improved Stray spawning logic
- Possibility of Stray monster spawners
- Improved Husk spawning logic
- Possibility of Husk monster spawners
- Improved Bogged spawning logic
- Possibility of Bogged monster spawners
⚙️ Compatibility
Variants&Ventures is designed to be fully compatible with all mods, and should work out of the box with everything. For example mobs will spawn in modded biomes and will be affected by Fresh Animations.
Mod is fully configurable, every feature in the mod can be freely enabled or disabled via the config file or the in game config.
💬 Community
You can join our community at the discord server to chat, share your creations, ask any question or to simply be updated about the latest development of the mod and notified when the new release is out. Also don't hesitate to report any crash or bug via GitHub issues.
👋 Support
I will continue developing my mods as a hobby because I truly enjoy it. If you'd like to support me, you can do so on Patreon or Ko-fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.
📜 License
The mod is licensed with CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
Please feel free to explore my code for examples of how I've tackled and solved various challenges while developing this mod. You're welcome to incorporate code snippets into your own projects. Also feel free to use this mod in any modpack (although credit/link back to this page will be greatly appreciated).
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Variants&Ventures by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 16 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
Variants&Ventures versions and loaders
Variants&Ventures 1.0.26
variantsandventures-neoforge-1.0.26+mc26.1.2.jar
3 Jun 2026
Variants&Ventures 1.0.25
variantsandventures-neoforge-1.0.25+mc26.1.2.jar
27 May 2026
Variants&Ventures 1.0.24
variantsandventures-neoforge-1.0.24+mc26.1.2.jar
28 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.