How do I install The Nightmare?

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 The Nightmare work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.19.2, 1.20.1. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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The Nightmare

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.19–1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by RandomzPro · on CurseForge

Which Minecraft do you have?

Every version of the game needs its own build. Pick yours, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game. This mod is built for Forge only.

Minecraft 1.20.1Newest
Minecraft 1.19.2

⬇ Download for 1.20.1 ⬇ Download for 1.19.2

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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'The Nightmare', the entity that will randomly appear throughout your world, and whom will make sure you are never safe. Featuring a brand new mob, two new items and (v1.2) a new functional block, this mod is bound to keep you terrifyingly excited and on your toes for hours!

WARNING: This mod is not tested for multiplayer, if you wish to try the mod out with friends, do so at your own risk.

Multiplayer bugs may occur.

Features/behaviors:

The Nightmare

-Spawns randomly nearby you during night.

-Randomly disappears and reappears.

-Will chase you in an attempt of attack.

-Can give debuffs.

-Kicks you out of beds.

-Disables shields.

Night Shard

-Dropped by The Nightmare.

-Gives debuffs while held.

-Spawns The Nightmare.

Night Radar

-Obtained by smelting a Night Shard.

-Limited uses.

-Locates The Nightmare.

(v1.2) Night Alarm

-Crafted with various ores and items.

-While placed, will sound an alarm if The Nightmare is alive.

If The Nightmare does not seem to be spawning, or he has caused a bug, try running the '/dwellerfix' command. In the v1.1+ patches, this command should reset The Nightmare and fix bugs that have occurred. This command does not require cheats enabled.

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.19.2, 1.20.1
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 The Nightmare 1.20.1 v47.1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 322 KB
Download link checked 26 Sept 2026 — working

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

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