
ExplosiveCows
A (cursed) mod that makes cows explode!
About this Mod
Explosive Cows
Explosive Cows is a Minecraft Fabric mod that lets you set cows on fire… or make them explode! You can toggle world destruction caused by cows with an in-game command, and the settings are saved in a JSON config file.
Features
- Toggle worldDestruction mode for explosive cows using a command.
- Persistent configuration stored in
config/explosivecows.json. - Server-side only (no client-side installation required).
- Easy to extend for additional cow behaviors.
Commands
/explosivecows worldDestruction <true|false>
Enable or disable destructive explosions caused by cows.
Example:
/explosivecows worldDestruction true
Feedback is shown in chat and logged in the server console.
Configuration
The mod stores its settings in a JSON config file:
config/explosivecows.json
Example content:
{
"worldDestruction": true
}
worldDestruction:trueorfalse— controls whether cows cause world destruction.
Changes made via command are saved automatically to the config file.
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
- Install Fabric API.
- Place
explosivecows-[version].jarin themodsfolder. - Start the server or singleplayer world.
License
Available Versions
How to Install ExplosiveCows 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 (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ExplosiveCows". 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
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ExplosiveCows 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 (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ExplosiveCows compatible with fabric?
ExplosiveCows officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ExplosiveCows – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ExplosiveCows 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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