Bear Traps
Adds Bear Traps to the game, they can be used to damage mobs that step on them and keep them in place
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About this Mod
This datapack/mod adds bear traps
Bear Traps can be crafted
in the crafting table with three iron ingots and a stone button
They can be placed down and any mob that walks on them, including the player, will be damaged and stuck in place. The only way for a mob to escape is for the trap to be broken.
After a Bear Trap is used it will become closed, to open it and make it usable again a player must press the button at the center of the trap
Throwing a Redstone Block on the traps will upgrade them into an Upgraded Bear Trap. They work the same as normal ones but only Hostile Mobs will be damaged by walking on them
Available Versions
How to Install Bear Traps on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Bear Traps". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bear Traps 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 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Bear Traps compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Bear Traps officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8. 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 Bear Traps – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bear Traps 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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