
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.
Quick answer
Which MoonBorne release should I use?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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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.
Pick your setup
MoonBorne by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
MoonBorne versions and loaders
1.0.11-beta.1
moonborne-1.0.11-beta.1.jar
10 Aug 2026
1.0.1-beta.1
moonborne-1.0.1-beta.1.jar
10 Aug 2026
1.0-beta.1
moonborne-1.0-beta.1.jar
9 Aug 2026
1.0.31-alpha.1
bloodmoonenhanced-1.0.31-alpha.1.jar
1 Aug 2026
1.0.3-alpha.1
bloodmoonenhanced-1.0.3-alpha.1.jar
30 Jul 2026
1.0.2-alpha.1
bloodmoonenhanced-1.0.2-alpha.1.jar
27 Jul 2026
1.0.1-alpha.1
bloodmoonenhanced-1.0.1-alpha.1.jar
22 Jul 2026
1.0.0-alpha.1
bloodmoonenhanced-1.0.0-alpha.1.jar
16 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.