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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Zombie Waves

This mod includes zombie invasions in your Minecraft world.

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Which Zombie Waves release matches 1.20.6 Forge?

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Best match for your filters 1.0.3
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
Loader Forge

Zombie Waves 1.0.3 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Zombie Waves 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 Forge
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.

What else does Zombie Waves 1.0.3 need?

1.0.3 on 1.20.6 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

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 Zombie Waves without breaking your instance.

Built for Zombie Waves 1.0.3 on 1.20.6 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.3. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 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

    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 1.0.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Zombie Waves add?

Zombie Waves turns survival in Minecraft into a genuine fight for survival.

Starting on Day 5, dangerous invasion waves begin attacking the player every five days. Groups of zombies emerge from all directions, surrounding your base and forcing you to defend yourself.

Features
🧟 Zombie invasion waves every 5 days.
🌙 Invasions begin at night.
⚔️ Increasing difficulty with each wave.
⛏️ Special Miner Zombies capable of breaking through walls and obstacles.
🛡️ Progressive gear and armor scaling with the current wave.
🎯 Zombies actively hunt the player instead of wandering aimlessly.
💥 Block breaking features cracking animations and realistic mining speeds.
🌍 Random spawn locations around the player for more dynamic attacks.

Each invasion is stronger than the last, encouraging players to build better defenses, gather more powerful gear, and prepare for increasingly difficult nights.

Can your base survive the invasion?

This mod draws inspiration from the original Hostile Worlds - Invasions mod; it does not aim to rival the original but serves as a personal project to bring the nostalgia of the 1.12.2 invasions to version 1.20.1. Although my mod may not match the performance of the original, I undertook this project out of a desire to see this type of mod return in newer versions, and I hope fans of the original understand my intentions.

Project description from Modrinth.

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