PREHISTORICAL
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.




THE MOD NEEDS "GECKOLIB"
If you like danger and hardcore gameplay, this mod is for you... The dinosaurs can cause a lot of problems
This mod adds a lot of new creatures into the game and other things like meal, new armor, dinosaur scales and a "triceratops horn". The mod is making your world harder and more dangerous.
- MOBS Tyrannosaurus – The most iconic dinosaur. Spawns in plains. You can craft armor from its scales, which grants Resistance and Night Vision.
Giganotosaurus – The fastest of the large carnivores. Its scale armor provides Saturation and Strength.
Tarbosaurus – A powerful Asian Tyrannosaurid. Can be tamed with "big theropod meat" and can be ridden. If you left-click while riding it, its gonna bite the closest creature.
Spinosaurus – A lethal addition to swamps. It can walk on land and swim. Drops "Spinosaurus Scales" used to craft armor that grants Water Breathing and Dolphin's Grace.
Utahraptor – A large dromaeosaurid that won't retreat until it or its prey is dead. Can be tamed and ridden using "Ceratopsian Meat".
Paralititan – A massive sauropod.
Eoraptor – A small, early dinosaur.
Carnotaurus – A very fast predator found mainly in plains.
Fasolasuchus – A new terror lurking in the deserts.
Triceratops – While not tamable, they are excellent protection; they spawn in groups and often distract carnivores away from you.
Basilosaurus – Spawns on beaches and instinctively head for the nearest water.
Cryolophosaurus – A cold-blooded danger in snowy biomes. You can ride it and CLIMB on walls. When you ride it, if you left-click, its gonna bite the closest creature.
Megaraptor – Found in caves. It lets out a terrifying roar upon spotting its prey.
Ichthyovenator – Can be tamed with salmon. It will follow and protect you.
Megalodon – A rare, giant shark found in warm, lukewarm, and deep oceans.
Hybodus – A prehistoric shark species.
Coelacanthus – Currently has no specific use.
Yutyrannus – A mid-sized carnivore that hunts in packs (up to 8). Found in snowy biomes.
Beetle – A small insect.
Microraptor – A tiny dinosaur. Its only current use is hunting beetles.
Borealopelta – Not tamable, but offers good protection against predators. Attacking it reflects damage (Thorns effect). Note: Carnivores may still prioritize you if they see you first!
Minmi – A small, tamable dinosaur. Gain its trust with bamboo; petting it (Right-Click) grants the Resistance effect.
- Items & Equipment Triceratops Horn – Deals 8 damage (1000 durability).
Utahraptor Claw – Deals 8 damage (500 durability).
Dinosaur Scales (Tyrannosaurus, Spinosaurus, Giganotosaurus) – Used to craft their respective armor sets.
Food & Meat – Various types of raw and cooked meats (Ceratopsian, Sauropod, Theropod).
Triceratops Sword - which can be made by placing 2 trike horns and 1 stick in the same way as other swords are made, and microraptor feathers around
Note: Coelacanthus meat causes negative status effects.
- Armor Sets Spinosaurus Armor – Helmet: Water Breathing | Chestplate: Dolphin's Grace.
Giganotosaurus Armor – Helmet: Strength | Chestplate: Haste.
Tyrannosaurus Armor – Helmet: Night Vision | Chestplate: Resistance.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 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.
- Ships as dinosaurs-1.0.4-forge-1.20.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 1.6 MB
- Download link checked 3 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.