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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Villagers Reborn

Replaces villagers and illagers with custom human models while keeping vanilla features. Inspired by the amazing work done in Minecraft Comes Alive (MCA).

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Quick answer

Which Villagers Reborn release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0.9b
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Villagers Reborn 1.0.9b targets 1.20.1 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 Villagers Reborn 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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Villagers Reborn 1.0.9b need?

1.0.9b. 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 Villagers Reborn without breaking your instance.

Built for Villagers Reborn 1.0.9b. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.9b. It targets 1.20.1 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 1.0.9b. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Villagers Reborn add?

Villagers Reborn

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You can find the wiki and see all the changes in the new Mod Compatibility Update here 📝

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Villagers Reborn replaces vanilla villagers with human models while keeping their usual jobs, trades, and behavior.

You can build relationships with villagers, start dating, get married, and start a family!

Also includes villager names, personalities, custom equipment, and a dialogue system.

Works in any existing world and is compatible with most mods that add custom trades or professions.

It also replaces other mobs such as illagers, witches, and the wandering trader with human models.

Mod Collection ⚔️

Villagers Reborn Fantasy Factions   Survival Needs   Immersive Walk

Dialogue Screen

Dialogue Screen

New features 📌


  • Custom villager human models
  • Family system
  • Dating and marriage system
  • New villager sounds
  • New illagers models and sounds
  • New wandering merchant models and sounds
  • New witches models
  • Functional vanilla trades
  • Compatible with modded trades
  • Villager personality system
  • Villager dialogue system (press R to talk)
  • Villager inventory and equipment
  • Villager orders (follow, stay, set home)
  • Villager management
  • Receive gifts from villagers based on relationship level (item pool)
  • Resurrect villagers
  • Works with modded villages and towns
  • Villagers have their own name tags
  • Villagers keep their original vanilla behavior
  • Compatible with existing worlds
  • New villager spawn eggs
  • Villager models support any skin (change skin tutorial)
  • Skin selection screen (modern or medieval)

Start a Family

Family

Gallery 📸

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To do list 🛠️
  • Add villager guards / police
  • Add kings and queens
  • Expand dialogue and relationship options
  • Update the dialogue GUI
  • Add marriage system ✔️
  • Village management
  • Character creation
  • Receive gifts from villagers ✔️
  • Quests system
  • Add villager orders: follow, stay, equip, and set home ✔️
  • Add an in-game option to change any villager’s skin ✔️
  • Add advancements
  • Items rework
  • Custom model for the wandering trader ✔️
  • Custom models for zombie villagers ✔️
  • Add config options and key binds to adjust settings in-game ✔️
  • Improve general villager behavior
  • Use villager custom models for players?
  • Add human versions of pillagers and witches ✔️
  • Full multiplayer and LAN compatibility ✔️
  • Fabric compatibility
  • Forge 1.20.1

Translations 📄
  • Russian by Max Snegir
  • Portuguese by Felipe Campos
  • Spanish (Spain and Latin America)

Support 🤜🤛
  • Lead Art (icons, models etc) by Elin R. (Modge)
  • Animations by Astrid

Issues ⚠️

  • If you get stuck on the birth screen you can use the keyboard arrows to select Confirm or adjust the GUI scale

  • Sometimes a villager gender changes after curing them from zombification if you cure more than one villager at the same time

  • Already existing villagers disappear if the mod is removed


Here you can report bugs or issues and leave a comment.

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This mod includes skins from Skindex.
All rights belong to their original creators, who were contacted when possible with permissions confirmed where available.
You can find the talented authors in the Skin Credits.

This mod is now fully compatible with single player, local multiplayer (LAN), and multiplayer/dedicated servers.

Project description from Modrinth.

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