
Companion Trials
Turns Minecraft’s new mannequin into an experimental companion that follows you, picks up swords, and defends its player and social options.
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About this Mod


Add NPCs in Minecraft to create more alive and immersive encounters. Introduce behaviors and reactions: expanded animations, contextual decisions, and responses to world events.


Features
Dynamic Behaviors
- Daily Routines - NPCs follow simple schedules (work, leisure, sleep) and change their activities based on the time of day and weather.
- Contextual Reactions - NPCs react naturally to damage, fire, explosions, and environmental changes (water, lava, player proximity).
Enhanced Movement & Pathfinding
- Natural Movement - NPCs avoid obstacles with smoother movements and varied pacing instead of sudden turns.
- Block Interaction - NPCs seamlessly use doors, climb stairs, and stop in front of obvious dangers.
Social Interactions
- Conversations & Greetings - Experience small dialogues or gestures between NPCs and with the player.
- Grouping - NPCs can form groups or follow collective routines (such as gathering at markets or teamwork).
Customization & API
- In-Game Settings - Toggle features, control aggressiveness, behavior density, and detection ranges directly in-game.
- Modding API - Includes a limited API allowing other mods to add new custom behaviors or conditions.
Dependencies:
- Fabric Loader 1.21.10 (required)
- Fabric API (required)
- Mod Menu (optional, for quick in-game config access)
- Cloth Config (optional, for detailed config screens)
Server-Side & Client-Side - Requires installation on both the server (for the AI, routines, and pathfinding) and the client (for the configuration screens and animations).
Available Versions
How to Install Companion Trials 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Companion Trials". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Companion Trials 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Companion Trials compatible with fabric?
Companion Trials officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Companion Trials – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Companion Trials 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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