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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Special Nametags

Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!

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Which Special Nametags release should I use?

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Latest stable file 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Special Nametags 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Special Nametags 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 Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Special Nametags 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod need?

1.4.5-mc26.3+mod. 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 Special Nametags without breaking your instance.

Built for Special Nametags 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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 1.4.5-mc26.3+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Special Nametags add?

Special NameTags V1.4

Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!

This presentation refers to the latest Data Pack release: Version 1.4.x.
For previous releases, check the "Older Versions" section at the bottom of the page.

📥How to Install

Choose if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.

Data Pack
  • 1) Download the Data Pack
  • 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
  • 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command
Mod
  • 1) Download the Mod
  • 2) Navigate to your mods folder (for the vanilla launcher the path is .minecraft/mods
  • 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command

⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up

📖Features

This Data Pack adds many new special names to give to mobs! (Like Dinnerbone and Jeb_)

How to use

Simply rename a mob with one of the names in the list below, and the corresponding effect will be applied!

Special Names and Effects
Special Name Tag Effect
Speedy Ghast(NEW) Happy Ghast will have its flying speed increased by 3x (+200%)
Lazy Ghast(NEW) Happy Ghast flying speed will be restored to default
freeze Mob will no longer move and won't suffer any damage
unfreeze Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again
silent Mob will no longer emit sounds
noisy Mob will emit sounds normally
noname Mob Custom Name will be removed
nozombification Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld
zombification Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld
invulnerable Mob will be invulnerable to any non-creative mode damage
vulnerable Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source
gravityoff Mob will no longer be affected by gravity
gravityon Mob will be affected by gravity
onfire Mob will visually be set on fire
notonfire Mob will no longer have visual fire
baby Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already
adult Mob will grow up
sit Mob will sit on the ground
unsit Mob will stand up
YouTube Showcase

📤How to Uninstall

Data Pack

To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.

Mod

To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.

🔗External links


💾Older Versions

Version 1.3 to 1.3.2 (for Minecraft 1.21.4-1.21.8)

Special NameTags

Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!

This presentation concerns about the latest release.
For older ones, check the "Older Versions" section, at the bottom of the page.

📥How to Install

Choose if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.

Data Pack
  • 1) Download the Data Pack
  • 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
  • 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command
Mod
  • 1) Download the Mod
  • 2) Navigate to your mods folder (for the vanilla launcher the path is .minecraft/mods
  • 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command

⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up

📖Features

This Data Pack adds many new special names to give to mobs! (Like Dinnerbone and Jeb)

How to use

Simply rename a mob with one of the name in the list below, and the corresponding effect will be applied!

Special Names and Effects (1.21.4+)
Special Name Tag Effect
freeze Mob will no longer move and won't suffer any damage
unfreeze Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again
silent Mob will no longer emit sounds
noisy Mob will emit sounds normally
noname Mob Custom Name will be removed
nozombification Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld
zombification Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld
invulnerable Mob will be invulnerable to any non-creative mode damage
vulnerable Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source
gravityoff Mob will no longer be affected by gravity
gravityon Mob will be affected by gravity
onfire Mob will visually be set on fire
notonfire Mob will no longer have visual fire
baby Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already
adult Mob will grow up
sit Mob will sit on the ground
unsit Mob will stand up
YouTube Showcase

📤How to Uninstall

Data Pack

To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.

Mod

To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.

🔗External links


Version 1.3 and below (for Minecraft 1.18-1.21.3)

Special NameTags

Adds many Special Name Tags that allows more customization and control over mobs!

📥How to Install

Decide if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.

Data Pack
  • 1) Download the Data Pack
  • 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
  • 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command
Mod
  • 1) Download the Mod
  • 2) Navigate to your mods folder (for the vanilla launcher the path is .minecraft/mods
  • 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
  • 4) Join the world and run /reload command

⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up

📖Features

This Data Pack allows you to have more special names to give to mobs!

NameTags Effects 1.20.3-1.21.3

⚠ IMPORTANT!

Due to a bug fix made in 1.20.3, removing a mob's name has become almost impossible. This means that, when using a special name tag, the mob's name will no longer disapper as it did before. As a temporary workaround (until MC-128225 is fixed) a new name tag has been added:noname.

NameTagEffect
noname (new)Mob custom name will be removed (new)
freezeMob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it
unfreezeMob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again
silentMob will no longer emit sounds
noisyMob will emit sound normally
nozombificationPiglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld
zombificationPiglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld
zombificationMob will be invulnerable to non creative damage
vulnerableMob will become vulnerable to any damage source
gravityoffMob will no longer be affected by gravity
gravityonMob will be affected by gravity
onfireMob will visually be set on fire
notonfireMob will no longer have visual fire
babyMob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already
adultMob will grow up
sitMob will sit on the ground
unsitMob will stand up
NameTags Effects 1.20 - 1.20.2
NameTagEffect
freezeMob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it
unfreezeMob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again
silentMob will no longer emit sounds
noisyMob will emit sound normally
nozombificationPiglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld
zombificationPiglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld
invulnerableMob will be invulnerable to non creative damage
vulnerableMob will become vulnerable to any damage source
gravityoffMob will no longer be affected by gravity
gravityonMob will be affected by gravity
onfireMob will visually be set on fire
notonfireMob will no longer have visual fire
babyMob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already
adultMob will grow up
sitMob will sit on the ground (New)
unsitMob will stand up (New)
NameTags Effects 1.18 - 1.19
NameTagEffect
freezeMob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it
unfreezeMob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again
silentMob will no longer emit sounds
noisyMob will emit sound normally
nozombificationPiglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld
zombificationPiglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld
invulnerableMob will be invulnerable to non creative damage
vulnerableMob will become vulnerable to any damage source
gravityoffMob will no longer be affected by gravity
gravityonMob will be affected by gravity
onfireMob will visually be set on fire
notonfireMob will no longer have visual fire
babyMob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already
adultMob will grow up
YouTube Showcase

📤How to Uninstall (1.20 +)

Data Pack

To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.

Mod

To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.

🔗External links


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