
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Special Mobs
Discover special mobs with distinct abilities in different dimensions!
Quick answer
Which Special Mobs release should I use?
Special Mobs v9+mod targets 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18 with Fabric, Forge, Quilt. 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 Mobs 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 Special Mobs v9+mod need?
v9+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 Special Mobs without breaking your instance.
Built for Special Mobs v9+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use v9+mod. It targets 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18 with Fabric, Forge, Quilt; 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.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v9+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Special Mobs add?
Special Mobs
Dive into a world teeming with unique challenges and encounters with the Special Mobs Data Pack. This data pack enhances your Minecraft experience by introducing a variety of special mobs, each with their own abilities and found in different dimensions.
Overworld
- Slime Spider
- Barbarian
- Ninja
- Miner
- Robbery
- Ice Shooter
- Water Ghost
The Nether
- Soul Knight
- Black Knight
- Berserker
- Bastion Guard
- Crimson Aboriginal
- Wither Ghost
- S1enderman
- Fire Spirit
The End
- Chorus Ghost
Explore the gallery for more information on these unique creatures.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Special Mobs by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.9
5 loader builds1.20.1
4 loader builds1.20
4 loader builds1.19.4
4 loader builds1.19.3
4 loader builds1.19.2
4 loader builds1.19.1
4 loader builds1.19
4 loader builds1.18.2
4 loader builds1.18.1
4 loader builds1.18
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 14 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
Special Mobs versions and loaders
10+mod
special-mobs-10.jar
30 Oct 2025
10
Special Mobs.zip
30 Oct 2025
v9+mod
special-mobs-v9.jar
2 Sept 2023
v9
spm-v9.1.zip
2 Sept 2023
v9+mod
special-mobs-v9.jar
2 Sept 2023
v9
spm-v9.zip
2 Sept 2023
v8.3+mod
special-mobs-v8.3.jar
30 Aug 2023
v8.3
spm-v8.3.zip
30 Aug 2023
v8.2+mod
special-mobs-v8.2.jar
22 Apr 2023
v8.2
spm-v8.2.zip
22 Apr 2023
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.