
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Villager Guards
Guards to defend villagers!
Quick answer
Which Villager Guards release should I use?
Villager Guards 1.2.0+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 Villager Guards 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 Villager Guards 1.2.0+mod need?
1.2.0+mod. 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 Villager Guards without breaking your instance.
Built for Villager Guards 1.2.0+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.2.0+mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
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 1.2.0+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Villager Guards add?
Villager Guards

📖 Description
Now guards will appear in the villages, there are two types, archers and swordsmen, they can pick up weapons, armors and totems!
You can turn an fletcher villager into an archer by dropping a bow at him
and turn a weaponsmith villager into a swordman by dropping a iron sword at him.
⚠️ Warning
Is a datapack, what it does is to convert randomly villagers to guards, being a datapack, if you install this mod in a world already created, some of your villagers may become guards and lose their trades, be careful.
And if you uninstall the mod your villagers will not return and the guards will still exist but will not function.
⌨️ Commands
Config:
/function villager_guards:config
Prevent villager convert into a guard using villager_guards.natural_spawn.procced tag:
/tag <villager> add villager_guards.natural_spawn.procced
Prevent guards attack entity using villager_guards.target.bypass tag:
/tag <entity> add villager_guards.target.bypass
Summon:
/function villager_guards:guard/<type>/summon
🪪 License
👾 Bugs/Issues
Please report any problem/bug/issues in the Discord Server.
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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Villager Guards by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
5 loader builds26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 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
Villager Guards versions and loaders
1.2.0+mod
villager-guards-1.2.0.jar
7 Oct 2026
1.2.0
Villager Guards v1.2.0 [26.3].zip
7 Oct 2026
1.2.0+mod
villager-guards-1.2.0.jar
7 Sept 2026
1.2.0
Villager Guards v1.2.0 [26.2].zip
7 Sept 2026
1.1.6+mod
villager-guards-1.1.6.jar
22 Jun 2026
1.1.6
Villager Guards v1.1.6 [26.2].zip
22 Jun 2026
v1.1.7+mod
villager-guards-v1.1.7.jar
25 Oct 2025
v1.1.7
Villager Guards v1.1.7 [1.21.5-1.21.10].zip
25 Oct 2025
v1.15+mod
villager-guards-v1.15.jar
24 Oct 2025
v1.15
Villager Guards v1.1.5 [1.21.5-1.21.10].zip
24 Oct 2025
v1.1.5+mod
villager-guards-v1.1.5.jar
24 Oct 2025
v1.1.5
Villager Guards v1.1.5 [1.21.2-1.21.4].zip
24 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.