Virus
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
The Virus plugin from ZDev adds a system of random viruses to the game that can infect players with different effects.!
⬇ Download on ModrinthVirus is a unique plugin that adds a system of viral diseases to Minecraft, making the gameplay more interesting and intense. The plugin creates a dynamic infection system where players must be careful and help each other.
Main features
Virus system
5 unique viruses with different effects:
_Plague (weakness and disorientation)
COVID-19 (slowdown and weakness)
Flu (slowing down and disorienting)
Smallpox (weakness and poisoning)
Fever (slowness of digging and weakness)_
The phase system
Automatic alternation of infection and security phases Configurable time for each phase
Accidental infection of players at the beginning of the infection phase Game mechanics
Infection caused by close contact with an infected player
The possibility of being cured with milk
Visual indicators of infection status (BossBar)
Healthy Status Notifications (ActionBar)
Multilingual
Built-in multi-language support
The command to change the language
Easy addition of new languages
Customization
Flexible configuration via config.yml
Setting the phase time
Configuring the infection radius
Setting the color of the indicators
Setting up infection intervals
Commands
/virus info - information about the current infection status
/virus lang - language change
/virus reload - configuration reboot (requires permission)
Technical features
Optimized code
Low resource consumption
Compatible with Paper/Spigot
Support for the latest versions of Minecraft
Why should I install it?
Adds a new level of difficulty to the game
Creates interesting social interactions between players
Unique gameplay that is not found in other plug-ins
Fully customizable to your needs
Regular updates and support
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
- 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 ZDEV ➢ Virus-1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 12 KB
- Download link checked 10 Nov 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.