Ban bat
Do you hate these annoying little pests? This mod/datapack can make them disappear!
About this Mod
Ban bat
Bats are among the most pointless mobs in Minecraft—no drops, no purpose, just noisy cave clutter everywhere! Sick of their squeaks and random spawns? This lightweight mod/datapack completely disables bat spawning in your world. No more flapping distractions—ever. Works on all versions with zero performance impact. Clean caves, peaceful mining!
(Using a translator, the meaning may not be accurate.)
Available Versions
How to Install Ban bat on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ban bat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.21 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ban bat server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ban bat compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Ban bat officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.21. 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 Ban bat – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ban bat 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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