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Minions

by Vanderflys · on Modrinth

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Minecraft version

⬇ Download for 1.21.5–1.21.8 · Data pack⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.3 · Data pack⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · Data pack⬇ Download for 1.21.5–1.21.8 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.3 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.21.5–1.21.8 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.3 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.21.5–1.21.8 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.3 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · NeoForge⬇ Download for 1.21.5–1.21.8 · Quilt⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.3 · Quilt⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · Quilt
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.
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⚠ ATTENTION ⚠

As of September 27, 2025, TimeLib, the essential datapack/mod used for Minion, has been archived because Minecraft has removed the ability to obtain real-time timestamps. This means that Minions will no longer receive updates for newer versions of the game. However, the project itself is not fully archived; I will continue to address bugs for previous releases. The latest working release is for Minecraft version 1.21.8.

📖 Description

Datapack that adds Minions to Minecraft while retaining the vanilla gameplay experience.
Explore the seamless functionality in both single-player and multiplayer modes.

Has included resource-pack for invisible menu's.

⭐ Features

⚡️IMPORTANT REMINDER

You need permission to use commands to be able to install this datapack!
This means that commands must be turned on in single-player and OP in multiplayer.
TimeLib, the library that Minions v3 uses, requires command blocks to be turned on when used for multiplayer servers.

⚙️ Installation

After installing it you need to restart your world with /reload and press the install button in the chat.

⛏️ How to obtain Minions

Minions are overpowered since they obtain resources for you while you don't have to do anything.
The Minions are specifically designed for mid to late-game use, requiring a significant amount of costly materials to craft. After defeating a Wither, you gain the ability to craft Minions and all the recipes for both the minions and their upgrade items will be displayed in the recipe book.

🔍 Minion Interactions

Look at the desired minion you want to interact with and follow it with a right-click to open its menu. The menu has the following items that each have their own function such as:

🧮 How to upgrade Minions

Each minion can be upgraded by their respective upgrade items.
These upgrade items can be crafted from the drops of the minion.
They can also be found in the recipe book in the crafting table.
The recipe pattern is either 3x3 or the chest pattern.

The upgrade item requirement amount follows the following pattern;
T2: 16x, T3: 32x, T4: 64x and T5: 128x.

Quick facts

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.

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