Herd Mentality

Attacking a mob will aggrevate nearby mobs of the same type.

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About this Mod

This mod will make attacking mobs also alert other nearby mobs of the same type. For example attacking a pig will cause all other nearby pigs to panic.

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This project is sponsored by Nodecraft. Use code DARKHAX for 30% off your first month of service!

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Available Versions

HerdMentality-Forge-1.20.1-12.0.4release

MC 1.20.1forge

February 12, 2026

HerdMentality-Forge-1.20.4-15.0.1release

MC 1.20.4forge

January 13, 2024

HerdMentality-Forge-1.20.3-14.0.1release

MC 1.20.3forge

January 9, 2024

HerdMentality-Forge-1.20.2-13.0.2release

MC 1.20.2forge

January 8, 2024

HerdMentality-Forge-1.20.2-13.0.1release

MC 1.20.2forge

January 5, 2024

How to Install Herd Mentality 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 (1.20.4).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+10 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Herd Mentality 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Herd Mentality compatible with forge?

Herd Mentality officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Herd Mentality – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Herd Mentality 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.