Villager Converting
Villagers attacked by zombies always get converted instead of dying.
About this Mod

Villagers attacked by zombies always get converted instead of dying. In v0.1.0, the villagers require a name in order to be guaranteed converted. In v1.0.0 and beyond, this is configurable. Required on the server for multiplayer, but also works in single player!
Configuration
You can configure the behavior of the mod from the villagerconverting.toml file within your server (or local instance for single player) config folder. As of v1.5.0, the config file will be generated inside your world/save folder, as the configuration options have become world-specific. If you're on single player and have ModMenu installed, you can also access the configuration through the UI in ModMenu's mod list!
modEnabled: true|false - Simple toggle for the mod! When set to false, the villagers will fall back to vanilla behavior/probability for zombie-conversion.
requireName: true|false - When set to true, only villagers that have a custom name set (i.e. with a nametag) will be guaranteed to convert! Non-named villagers will fall back to vanilla behavior.
Available Versions
How to Install Villager Converting on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Villager Converting". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+25 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Villager Converting server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Villager Converting compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Villager Converting officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Villager Converting – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Villager Converting consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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