Prey Effect
Makes mobs prey on players through one simple effect!
About this Mod
PREY
Makes mobs prey on players through one simple effect!
When the Prey effect is active, players get sensed and attacked by mobs from farther away. The effect comes in five different levels which determine the customizable follow range distance in blocks, allowing modpack creators to customize the intensity of the challenge.
The defaults are set as follows:
Prey I - Follow range: 8 blocks
Prey II - Follow range: 16 blocks
Prey III - Follow range: 24 blocks
Prey IV - Follow range: 32 blocks
Prey V - Follow range: 40 blocks
Since this effect is intended to be triggered by other means, no actual potions are added and only commands are used.
Example command for 30 seconds without particles: /effect Player prey:prey 30 0 true
This mod was commissioned for Minecraft 1.12.2 to be used in the TREPIDATION modpack. Go check it out!
Available Versions
How to Install Prey Effect 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 (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Prey Effect". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Prey Effect 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Prey Effect compatible with forge?
Prey Effect officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Prey Effect – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Prey Effect 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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