
Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships)
Happy ghasts are cute, but they should be useful too.
About this Mod
Requires VanillaBackport on 1.21.1, Sinytra Connector on Neoforge
Happy ghasts are so cute, but they could use some functionality. This mod adds new items to make the happy ghast faster and stronger.
Plated harnesses
A new type of harness which makes the happy ghast more resistant to attacks.

Propeller
An item that can be attached to a harnessed happy ghast to increase speed.

Glide
An enchantment to increase the speed of the propeller.
Available Versions
How to Install Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+11 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Helpful Ghasts (formerly Happy Airships) 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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