
Ravenous Maw
Can you control the evermutating Ravenous Maw?
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About this Mod
About
WARNING: THIS MOD REQUIRES PATCHOULI & NEOFORGE TO WORK.
Ravenous Maw is a mod that allows you to tame a living monster that gradually mutates over time. If you can earn its obedience, it becomes a powerful omni-tool that can be shaped and enhanced through Feasts and Mutagens using the Mutation Matrix.
Your Maw is alive—and hungry. You can regenerate (repair) it by feeding it Feasts through any crafting apparatus, so don’t forget to keep the beast well-fed. To advance your Maw through its stages, you must defeat the following bosses in order:
- Ender Dragon
- Wither
- Warden
Ravenous Maw adds:
- Multiple questionable food options called Feasts (they’re for the Maw, not for you)
- Four Ravenous Maw variants, each with their own unique stage
- 10 Mutations, each with unique abilities and instabilities
- A block called the Mutation Matrix for applying Mutations
- An in-game guidebook: Mutation Codex
- A crafting ingredient called Contaminated Core
Development
Ravenous Maw is my first Minecraft mod and is completely open-source. You’re welcome to check out the source code here—though I can’t promise it won’t hurt your eyes.
Due to hardware limitations (yes, I’m running on a potato), the mod hasn’t been tested as extensively as I’d like. Please expect the occasional bug. If you encounter any issues, feel free to report them on the GitHub repository. Feedback of any kind is greatly appreciated.
This mod is inspired by Tinkers’ Construct and JustDireThings.
Future Goals
- Fixing bugs and leaving the beta stage
- Adding configuration options
- Replacing vanilla Mutagens with more interesting Mutagenic Gadgets
- Introducing bosses and mobs to expand the staging progression
- Improving acquisition methods
- Enhancing the GUI
- Adding a Feast Smoker block for a more immersive Feast-crafting experience
- A wiki page to provide detailed documentation, progression guides, and mutation breakdowns
Available Versions
How to Install Ravenous Maw on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ravenous Maw". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ravenous Maw server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ravenous Maw compatible with neoforge?
Ravenous Maw officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ravenous Maw – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ravenous Maw 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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