Familiar Faces
Adds the new mobs from 1.21 and other features to 1.20.1!
About this Mod
This mod adds the Breeze, Bogged and armadillo.
It also adds wolf armor, which has integration with the domestication innovation enchantments!
On top of that it also adds the new potion effects from 1.21 into 1.20.1
Available Versions
How to Install Familiar Faces 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Familiar Faces". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Familiar Faces 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Familiar Faces compatible with forge?
Familiar Faces officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Familiar Faces – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Familiar Faces 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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