Boss Update
This mod adds three new distinct bosses with custom drops and powers. (also available in multiplayer worlds.)
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About this Mod
Get ready—this mod cranks your adventure up to epic!
Jump into battles against brand-new, super-cool bosses, each packed with unique powers and custom drops. And the best part? Defeat them and you get their abilities! Summon your own loyal minions, unleash wild attacks, and discover tons of other awesome powers waiting to be claimed.
But that’s not all—there’s a cheeky little easter egg hidden in your journey. Take a fall from about 7–9 blocks and watch your character break into a hilarious flying animation. Totally worth the tumble.
Feeling victorious?
Try using the command:
/animation @p
Your character should perform a winning animation — but the Essential Mod might sometimes get in the way. Don’t worry, though: you can still fully enjoy and play the mod even with Essential Mod installed!
Have fun, and enjoy the chaos!
Available Versions
How to Install Boss Update on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Boss Update". 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 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Boss Update server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 Boss Update compatible with neoforge?
Boss Update officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Boss Update – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Boss Update 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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