
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Cortisol
Bringing real life cortisol to minecraft
Quick answer
Which Cortisol release should I use?
Cortisol 1.0 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Cortisol 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 Cortisol 1.0 need?
1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install TerraBlender 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 Cortisol without breaking your instance.
Built for Cortisol 1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.0. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install TerraBlender first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cortisol add?
Welcome to Cortisol, since minecraft is sometimes stressfull, we decided to add this as an in-game feature, based on the low cortisol meme.
The cortisol system
the cortisol-meter which you'll have to manage if you don't want to get in trouble !

There are plenty of way to manage your cortisol : sitting next to a campfire,bridging over the void, fishing,... Get creative!
Weapons
The cortisol sword and the cortisol bow that change base on your cortisol level

Consumables
to stay relaxed... or stressed!

Biome and mob variation

Achievements and challenge based on the new additions
Fight cortisol mobs to your death and find the ultimate challenge at the end
Dependencies
Terrablender
Spoiler
This mod was made with the help and ideas of multiple persons such as Toiture, GodOfKraken and others!
If you encounter any glitch, bugs or have ideas to add please reach me on discord : tech_noobs, i'll try my best to fix it as soon as possible.
This is our first ever attempt to make anything in minecraft, so our spaghetti code might not be compatible with other mods
Thanks for downloading our mod!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Cortisol by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cortisol versions and loaders
1.0
cortisolmod-1.0-1.20.1.jar
17 Aug 2026
0.2
cortisolmod-0.2-1.20.1.jar
2 Aug 2026
0.1
cortisolmod-0.1-1.20.1.jar
26 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.