Turret Block
This mod was a mod request via Willfurr's Series
A Mod that adds an automated, placeable turret block that defends your base against mobs — or players.
Features
Automated Defense
Place a turret and it will automatically detect and shoot hostile mobs within range. The turret uses line-of-sight raycasting, so placement matters — walls will block targeting.
Seven Targeting Modes
Cycle through targeting modes via the turret GUI:
- All Hostile (default) — targets any hostile mob
- Zombies / Skeletons / Creepers / Spiders
- All Mobs — any living entity except players
- Players — all players except the turret's owner
Fuel System
Turrets require fuel to operate, using a familiar furnace-style system:
| Fuel | Burn Time | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Coal / Charcoal | 1600 ticks | — |
| Blaze Rod | 2400 ticks | Faster fire rate |
| Blaze Powder | 1200 ticks | — |
| Gunpowder | 800 ticks | — |
Enchantment Books
Slot up to 3 enchanted books into the turret to enhance its arrows:
- Power
- Flame
- Punch
- Infinity — still requires at least 1 arrow
Each active enchantment produces animated spiral particles around the turret.
Soul Torch Range Boost
Place soul torches or soul lanterns within 8 blocks of the turret to extend its range. Each torch adds +5 blocks (base 20, max 40 with 4 torches). Connected torches create a visible particle funnel effect flowing into the turret.
Crafting Recipe
I B I
I D I
I R I
| Key | Item |
|---|---|
| I | Iron Ingot |
| B | Bow |
| D | Dispenser |
| R | Redstone |
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as turret-block-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 40 KB
- Download link checked 21 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.