How do I install gurkmod?

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. Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does gurkmod work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.17.1. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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gurkmod

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.17. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by BuboBuboMaster · on CurseForge

gurkmod extends the vanilla experience with diverse features like new mobs and bosses, blocks, machines, biomes and a new dimension.

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

Mod loader Forge2 builds
Mod loader Fabric1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.17.1Newest
Minecraft 1.16.5

Minecraft 1.17.1Newest

⬇ Download for 1.17.1 · Forge ⬇ Download for 1.16.5 · Forge ⬇ Download for 1.17.1 · Fabric

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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Welcome to gurkmod!

gurkmod extends the vanilla experience with features like mobs and bosses, blocks, machines, biomes and new dimensions.

Gurkmod requires Forge 1.16.5. It is highly recommended to use it together with the mod "Just Enough Items".

Mayor features currently in gurkmod;

Metals & minerals!
Tin, copper, silver, refined potartz and iridium. Use tin and copper to create the alloy bronze!
Find blazium in the nether and use the ore extractor to extract ore from cobblestone.

New dimension!
Potartz, a whole new dimension. It is dark and has lots of dangerous enemies but if you are brave enough you might be greatly rewarded...

Plants and foods!
Berries, mushrooms, pancakes, biofuel and new special crops.

New gear!
Necklaces, bronze, iridium and potartz tools. Magical silver and vex swords, bouncy slime boots and much more.

New mobs!

3 new nether mobs, crabs and a giant crab boss, frozen slime and more!

Advancements!
Well, they're advancements what more should I say?

There is more stuff for you to discover yourself. I am also adding new stuff every now and then. If you would like to contribute, check out the GitHub page.

This mod is made with MCreator. MCreator is an awesome open source software used to make Minecraft Java Edition mods, Bedrock Edition Add-Ons, and data packs using an intuitive easy-to-learn interface or with an integrated code editor. It's completely free and you can download it here or go to www.mcreator.net if you would like to check it out for yourself!

Hydraka's texture is made from Mankid13's blue crab.

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.5, 1.17.1
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 CurseForge — 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.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as gurkmod_1-16-5_V0-4-3.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 2.4 MB
Download link checked 15 Oct 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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