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SacredCows

SacredCows is a configurable Minecraft Fabric mod that punishes players for harming cows with customizable consequences and keeps detailed statistics of cow-related offenses.

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Quick answer

Which SacredCows release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file 6.1.2
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

SacredCows 6.1.2 targets 26.3 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is SacredCows required on the client, server, or both?

Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does SacredCows 6.1.2 need?

6.1.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by SacredCows 6.1.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.161.0+26.3

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add SacredCows without breaking your instance.

Built for SacredCows 6.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 6.1.2. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 6.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SacredCows add?

SacredCows

Logo of minecraft cow with halo

A configurable Fabric mod that gives cattle divine status as stewards of the
earth. Punishes cow-assaulters and gives cow-friends special buffs!

Features

  • (NEW!) Teleport to your favorite cow by naming the cow, and milking her!
    Drinking the milk will bring you back to your bovine companion's side.
  • Configurable punishments: (instant) death, damage, or lightning-only
  • Custom death messages with player name placeholders
  • Cosmetic lightning effects (won't harm cows)
  • Scoreboard tracking for cow assaults and kills
  • Projectile protection (arrows, snowballs, etc.)
  • OP-level bypass for admins

Installation

  1. Install a Fabric server with Fabric API.
  2. Drop the JAR into your mods/ folder.
  3. Restart the server.
  4. Optionally edit config/sacredcows.properties to customize behavior.

Commands

Command Description Permission
/sacredcows Show help Everyone
/sacredcows help Show help Everyone
/sacredcows enabled <true|false> Enable or disable the mod Operator
/sacredcows bypass <true|false> Toggle admin bypass Operator
/sacredcows debug <true|false> Toggle debug logging Operator
/sacredcows lightning_effect <true|false> Toggle lightning visual Operator
/sacredcows punishment_type <death|damage|lightning_only> Set punishment type Operator
/sacredcows print_config Show current config with unsaved changes highlighted Everyone
/sacredcows save_config Write current settings to file Operator
/sacredcows reload_config Reload settings from file Operator
/sacredcows stats player <name> Show stats for a player Everyone
/sacredcows stats global Show server-wide totals Everyone

Admin commands require OP level 2 by default (configurable).

Configuration

The mod creates config/sacredcows.properties on first run. Key settings:

settings.enabled=true
settings.punishment-type=death        # death, damage, or lightning_only
settings.damage-amount=10.0
settings.lightning-effect=true
settings.custom-death-messages=true
settings.allow-bypass=true
settings.bypass-op-level=2
settings.admin-op-level=2

scoreboard.enabled=true
scoreboard.track-assaults=true
scoreboard.track-kills=true

# Custom death messages — edit manually, %player% is replaced with the player's name
death-messages.0=%player% was moo-rdered for their bovine crimes
death-messages.1=%player% faced divine bovine retribution

Use /sacredcows save_config to persist changes made via commands. Changes take effect immediately without saving.

Compatibility

  • Minecraft: 26.1
  • Fabric Loader: 0.18.6
  • Java: 25

License

No formal license. Use it however you want.

Project description from Modrinth.

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