Happy Ghast Improvements
Happy Ghasts are now quieter and you can boost their speed by feeding them different items
About this Mod
Happy Ghast Improvements
A Minecraft mod that makes Happy Ghasts quieter and allows you to boost their speed by feeding them different items.
Features
Quieter Happy Ghasts
Normal ambient sounds occur every 36 seconds instead of 6 seconds. When being ridden, sounds occur every 60 seconds instead of 36 seconds.
Speed Boost System
Feed Happy Ghasts to give them temporary speed boosts with different power levels:
- Sugar gives Speed II for 20 seconds (2x speed boost)
- Honey gives Speed III for 20 seconds (2.5x speed boost)
- Dragon's Breath gives Speed IV for 20 seconds (3x speed boost)
Enhanced Riding Experience
- Increased reach distance of +1 block when riding a Happy Ghast
- Sound effect plays when speed effect expires to let you know it's time to feed your happy ghast again
Feeding Methods
- Ground feeding: Right-click on a Happy Ghast with any feedable item
- Mounted feeding: Use items while riding a Happy Ghast
Compatibility
- Loaders: Fabric, NeoForge
- Dependencies: Amber
How to Use
- Tame a Happy Ghast (if not already tamed)
- Feed for speed boost: Right-click the ghast or use the item while riding
- Choose your fuel: Sugar (moderate), Honey (fast), Dragon's Breath (fastest)
- Enjoy enhanced mobility for 20 seconds
Q&A
Q: Where can I ask something that is not listed here?
A: Make an issue here or join the Discord and shoot me a message.
Q: Can you port it to [MC version/Mod loader]?
A: If enough people request it I'll give it some time, but this really is a 1-man team so it might take a while.
Q: Can I include it in my modpack?
A: Yes, no need to give credit or ask.
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Available Versions
How to Install Happy Ghast Improvements 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Happy Ghast Improvements". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Happy Ghast Improvements 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Happy Ghast Improvements compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Happy Ghast Improvements officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Happy Ghast Improvements – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Happy Ghast Improvements 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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