Creeper Backguard

Make Creepers ignite only within your field of view.

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About this Mod

Creeper Backguard

Server and Client side

Make Creepers ignite only within your field of view.

Are you tired of losing all your precious items because of those sneaky Creepers that always catch you off guard?

Dynamic FOV support [1.21.x]

Available Versions

Creeper Backguard 1.4.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4neoforge

February 25, 2025

Creeper Backguard 1.4.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4fabric

February 25, 2025

Creeper Backguard 1.3.1 [1.19.x to 1.20.x]release

MC 1.19, 1.20forge

July 11, 2023

Creeper Backguard 1.3.1 [1.18.2]release

MC 1.18.2forge

July 11, 2023

Creeper Backguard 1.3.1 [1.19.x to 1.20.x]release

MC 1.19, 1.20fabric

July 11, 2023

How to Install Creeper Backguard 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 (1.21.4).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Creeper Backguard". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+10 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Creeper Backguard 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Creeper Backguard compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Creeper Backguard officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. 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 Creeper Backguard – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Creeper Backguard 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.