
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Cryptic Foes
Mod about adding new enemies for you
Quick answer
Which Cryptic Foes release should I use?
Cryptic Foes 1.0.4 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 Cryptic Foes 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 Cryptic Foes 1.0.4 need?
1.0.4. 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 Cryptic Foes without breaking your instance.
Built for Cryptic Foes 1.0.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.4. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; 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 1.0.4. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cryptic Foes add?

About
Cryptic Foes is a mod that makes your minecraft experience more interesting & challenging by adding new enemies to your world. New dungeons and bosses are also planned for the future
Features
Howler
Howlers are peculiar cave dwellers, who can be found in caves below 0 by y. Howlers can be seen sleeping on cave ceilings and won't hurt you, unless you disturb their precious sleep.
- Howlers can use their powerful scream to stun everything on their way
- "Stunned" effect prevents target from every action, but disappears if target gets damaged
- Howler drops its membranes

- Cave salad is a new food item with some "interesting" side effect
- Monstrous horn can be used to create the same powerful screams as howler
- Silencing blend can be used on any block to remove its sounds
- Screamer is a new redstone block that knock backs mobs

For Modpack Creators
You are free to use our mod in your modpacks.
However, if you're making a paid modpack, you'll need to ask us first.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Cryptic Foes by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cryptic Foes versions and loaders
1.0.4
crypticfoes-1.0.4.jar
31 Jan 2026
1.0.3
crypticfoes-1.0.3.jar
11 Jan 2026
1.0.2
crypticfoes-1.0.2.jar
10 Jan 2026
1.0.1
crypticfoes-1.0.1.jar
9 Jan 2026
1.0.0
crypticfoes-1.0.0.jar
15 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.



