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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

MoonBorne

MoonBorne is a highly configurable Minecraft survival experience centered around dangerous special moons, each bringing unique mechanics, events, mobs, hordes, and challenges to your world.

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Quick answer

Which MoonBorne release should I use?

Updated 23 days ago
beta file 1.0.11-beta.1
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
Loader Forge

MoonBorne 1.0.11-beta.1 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is MoonBorne required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does MoonBorne 1.0.11-beta.1 need?

1.0.11-beta.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 MoonBorne without breaking your instance.

Built for MoonBorne 1.0.11-beta.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.11-beta.1. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.11-beta.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does MoonBorne add?

MOONBORNE

MoonBorne is a configurable survival challenge inspired by the classic Blood Moon concept, but expanded with multiple moon types, custom hordes, special abilities, new items, entities, and a wide variety of gameplay modifiers.

The goal of MoonBorne is to make nights progressively more dangerous—from a manageable increase in difficulty to an extremely brutal survival experience—while giving you control over almost every aspect of the gameplay.

🌕 Multiple Moon Types

Each special moon brings its own mechanics, challenges, and atmosphere.

  • Crimson Moon
  • Cobalt Moon
  • Purple Moon

Each moon can be configured independently, allowing you to create completely different experiences for each one.

⚔️ Custom Horde System

Create your own hordes and decide exactly what can appear during special moons.

  • Configurable mob templates
  • Custom spawn intervals
  • Custom mob counts
  • Custom drops
  • Mob equipment
  • Mob enchantments
  • Custom mob effects
  • Player effects

☠️ Difficulty Modifiers

Make special moons as forgiving or as brutal as you want.

  • Health multipliers
  • Damage multipliers
  • Experience modifiers
  • Totem failures
  • Custom mob behaviors (in development)
  • Special events and mechanics

🪄 Abilities & Special Mechanics

MoonBorne introduces new abilities and mechanics that can change how you survive the night. New abilities will appear over time.

  • Unique player abilities
  • Special effects
  • Custom events
  • Moon-specific mechanics
  • Unique survival challenges

🐺 New Items & Entities

MoonBorne adds its own content to complement its mechanics.

  • New items
  • Special abilities tied to items
  • Custom entities
  • Spectral creatures
  • Unique sounds and effects

⚙️ In-Game Configuration

You don't have to edit configuration files manually.

Press F8 by default to open the MoonBorne configuration menu directly in-game.

Almost every important gameplay aspect can be configured through the GUI, including moon behavior, hordes, mobs, drops, effects, abilities, and difficulty settings.

Important: This version of the GUI configuration may contain bugs and is still under development.

The configuration is stored in:

.../config/moonborne/moonborne.json

🌙 Your Moon. Your Rules.

Whether you want an occasional challenge or a night so dangerous that every sunset becomes a threat, MoonBorne gives you the tools to create your own experience.

How will you survive the next moon?

Project description from Modrinth.

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MoonBorne by Minecraft version and loader

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6 available setups

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Recent files

MoonBorne versions and loaders

8 of 8 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.