Hungry Iron Golems
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
Allows Iron Golems to pick up and consume certain iron items from the ground or the new Iron Lunchbox storage block to restore health.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.21.1 on NeoForge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Hungry Iron Golems
A Minecraft mod that allows Iron Golems to heal themselves by consuming (certain) iron items!
Features
- Smart Healing: Iron Golems will automatically search for and consume iron items when injured
- Multiple Iron Types: Supports raw iron, iron nuggets, and iron ingots with different healing values
- Iron Lunchbox: A new storage block that golems can pull iron from automatically
- Configurable: Adjust healing amounts, search ranges, and health thresholds via config file
Iron Types & Healing
| Iron Type | Healing | Health Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Iron | 1 HP | 1%+ missing |
| Iron Nugget | 2 HP | 2%+ missing |
| Iron Ingot | 25 HP | 25%+ missing |
| Iron Block | N/A | 25%+ missing will break into ingots (when in Iron Lunchbox) |
The Iron Lunchbox
A barrel-like storage container that:
- Holds 27 slots of iron ingots and iron blocks
- Works with hoppers and other modded interfaces (tested with Ender IO item conduits)
Recipe: Craft with 4 iron blocks, 4 iron ingots, and 1 barrel
How It Works
- When an Iron Golem takes damage, it will look for iron items on the ground or in nearby Iron Lunchboxes
- The golem will choose the most efficient iron type based on how much health it's missing
- Golems prioritize ground items over lunchboxes if both have similar healing values
- After consuming iron, there's a brief cooldown before the golem can heal again
Configuration
Edit config/hungryirongolems-common.toml to customize:
- Healing amounts for each iron type
- Health thresholds for when golems will consume each type
- Pickup and lunchbox search ranges
- Cooldown between healing attempts
Compatibility
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.1
- Mod Loader: NeoForge 21.0.167+
- Works With: Ender IO, hoppers, and other automation mods
License
MIT License - See LICENSE file for details
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21.1
- 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.
- Ships as hungryirongolems-1.0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 38 KB
- Download link checked 2 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.