
Dog Talent Tree
A mod that adds a talent tree and progression system for tamed dogs.
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About this Mod

Bring a whole new level of depth to your tamed wolves! Dog Talent Tree introduces a complete RPG-style progression system for your canine companions. No longer just simple pets, your dogs can now grow stronger, earn experience, and unlock unique abilities as they fight by your side.
🐾 Leveling & Experience System
- Earn XP: Your dog gains experience points for every mob it kills. The tougher the mob, the more XP your dog earns!
- Level Up: Watch your dog grow from a pup to a legendary warrior. Each level up increases their power and grants 1 Talent Point.
- Immersive Effects: Celebrate your dog's growth with vanilla-style level-up sounds, particles, and chat notifications.
🌳 Dynamic Talent Tree
Access the custom Talent Tree GUI by looking at your dog and pressing 'J' (default keybind). The menu features:
- XP Progression: Track your dog's current experience and level with a dedicated XP bar.
- Health Monitoring: View your dog's health (hearts) directly in the menu.
- Node Connections: A visual progression system where certain talents require others to be unlocked first.
✨ Current Talents (v1.0)
- Health Boost: Dramatically increases your dog's survivability by adding +10 Max Health (5 extra hearts!).
- Master Scavenger (Looting): Your dog becomes a master at finding treasures. Adds +2 Looting levels to all kills made by your wolf.
- Hell-Hound (Fire Resistance): Grants your dog complete immunity to fire and lava damage. Perfect for Nether explorations!
🛠️ How to Use
- Tame a wolf as usual.
- Let your wolf fight mobs to earn XP.
- Once your wolf levels up, look at it and press 'J' to open the Talent Tree.
- Spend your Talent Points to customize your dog's build!
Available Versions
How to Install Dog Talent Tree on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.16.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dog Talent Tree". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.16.5
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dog Talent Tree server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.16.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Dog Talent Tree compatible with forge?
Dog Talent Tree officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.16.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dog Talent Tree – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dog Talent Tree 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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