
The Shadow Stalker
Shadow Stalker – Update 6.1.1 Now fully rewritten and retextured! The Shadow Stalker is a small, sculk-infused creature with high jumps and a compact body perfect for hiding. Thanks to TexturePug for the new textures!
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About this Mod
Shadow Stalker
Update 6.1.1
A horror mod that truly stalks from a distance. Something watches you secretly as you sleep.
The Shadow Stalker is a horrifying new creature that is very small, so he can jump high and fit through small spaces. He seems to like sculk. He can:
Watch you from afar without getting caught
Call in reinforcements from The Watcher – A creature who invisibly stalks, leaving only a shadow.
Destroy blocks, come in your house uninvited, and kill animals.
Swim very quickly, pretend to be friendly, and jump at you.
Leaves behind a mysterious item, maybe it can be used for something?
If you want to survive him and his friend, you must be prepared right away.You may want to craft a shield...
Craft a weapon, encasing the soul of the Shadow Stalker, delivering power.
🔧 Version Support
- Minecraft 1.19.2
- ⚠️ Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 support currently under review by the Parallax Studios dev team.
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This mod uses textures by TexturePug
Available Versions
How to Install The Shadow Stalker 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 (1.19.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Shadow Stalker". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Shadow Stalker 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 (1.19.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is The Shadow Stalker compatible with forge?
The Shadow Stalker officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Shadow Stalker – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Shadow Stalker 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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