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Distant Friends
Player like mobs that look at you from a distance
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Distant Friends release should I use?
Latest stable file DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge
Distant Friends DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 Distant Friends required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Distant Friends DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar need?
DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.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 Distant Friends without breaking your instance.
Built for Distant Friends DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; 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.
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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 DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Distant Friends add?
"Distant Friends" is a Minecraft mod that adds eerie player-like mobs to your game. These mobs stand still in the distance and punch the air / sneak as if they were real players. But as you approach them, they disappear without a trace.
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Distant Friends by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.1.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.11
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.10
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.8
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.5
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.4
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.6
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.4
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.2
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 18 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
Distant Friends versions and loaders
DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
0.15.2
DistantFriends-neoforge-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup 26.1.2NeoForge release
DistantFriends-fabric-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.1.2 beta
0.15.2
DistantFriends-fabric-26.1.2-0.15.2.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup 26.1.2Fabric beta
0.16.1
DistantFriends-neoforge-26.2-0.16.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · NeoForge setup 26.2NeoForge release
0.16.1
DistantFriends-fabric-26.2-0.16.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup 26.2Fabric beta
DistantFriends-neoforge-26.2-0.16.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.2 release
DistantFriends-fabric-26.2-0.16.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup Fabric26.2 beta
DistantFriends-fabric-1.20.1-0.5.6.jar
22 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.20.1 beta
DistantFriends-forge-1.20.1-0.5.6.jar
22 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
0.5.6
DistantFriends-fabric-1.20.1-0.5.6.jar
22 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup 1.20.1Fabric beta
0.5.6
DistantFriends-forge-1.20.1-0.5.6.jar
22 Jul 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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