Harbinger

Harbinger

Horror mod that adds starving creatures that will hunt you down.

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Screenshots

Feeling watched
Cult
The sea isn't as peaceful as it once was.
Eternal Starvation
Vengeful spirits
Judgement

About this Mod

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WARNING: MOD DOESN'T WORK IN MULTIPLAYER CORRECTLY, AND ALSO HAS LOUD SOUNDS.

About the mod

Harbinger is a horror mod that adds 12 different zombie/mutant like entites that will stalk you and try to kill you. They all hunger for flesh, to survive for at least a bit longer, and you are their target.

Features it adds

This mod adds:

  • 12 Different Entities that all are hungry for flesh.
  • 29 Blocks you can find in the world.
  • 14 Items that can help you create tools.
  • 4 Weapons that allow you to defend yourself.
  • 2 Dream like dimensions you can access.

More detailed list of features! [ SPOILER WARNING ]

Spoiler

** Entities:**

  • Harbinger: a zombie like entity that stalks you and tries to hunt you down.
  • Conductor: a spirit of a tortured soul, trying to get revenge.
  • Dust Devil: a being that lives in the skies, attacking anyone who enters it's domain.
  • Traitor: an entity that pretends to be innocent animals, attacking anyone who falls for it's bait.
  • Hungry Fish: a sea creature, starved to near death, attempting to find any food source.
  • The Parasites: a hivemind of spider like creatures that live underground.
  • The Void Feeder: an eldrich, demonic entity from another land summoned by a cult, it now lives in the underground and hunts down anything that can breath.
  • Gluttony: a spirit of eternal hunger, attacking prey while it cannot run or hide.
  • Trauma: a spirit of pure horror, agony and pain, summoned during the worst of time.
  • The Judgment: a spirit of karma, haunting anyone who has done terrible things.
  • The Death Angel: a spirit of death appearing in the last moments.
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** Items + Weapons:**

  • The Shotgun
  • The Shotgun piece
  • Shotgun Shell
  • Upgraded Shotgun Shell
  • Devil Dust
  • Dust Necklace
  • Cave Star
  • Survival Knife
  • Upgraded Survival Knife
  • Cursed Gold Ingot
  • The Trap
  • Key 1
  • Key 2
  • Key 3

** Dimensions:**

  • The Dream
  • Eternal Caverns

Extra

You can open the settings menu by pressing H.

This mod is inspired by "From the caves", "Mark101", "Alpha000" and "Cryptid".

Keep in mind, this mod is still in development, and will get improved over time.

Available Versions

Harbinger 2.9.6release
MC 1.20.1forge
May 21, 2026

How to Install Harbinger on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Harbinger". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

6 GB(min. 4 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Harbinger 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 4 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 Harbinger compatible with forge?

Harbinger officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Harbinger – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Harbinger 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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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.20.1