The Confusing Dweller
This Mod adds a horrorfull Monster that chases you!
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About this Mod
Description
A terrifying hostile entity stalks you in the shadows — can you survive the Confusing Dweller?
What this mod adds
The Confusing Dweller is a frightening entity that:
Silently hunts players in darkness
Climbs walls and breaks certain blocks
Applies spooky effects like darkness when nearby
Disappears into shadows, leaving eerie silence
Can be banished with the crucifix that can be found in a structure.
When he was banned ghosts from himself can appear.
Requires GeckoLib to function properly
The Confusing Dweller is a terrifying entity that moves silently and unnervingly fast through the shadows. It can climb walls, break certain blocks, and relentlessly pursue its prey. Those who come too close may be overwhelmed by darkness, as the creature seems to draw power from the fear of its victims. After some time, it can vanish into the shadows, leaving an eerie silence behind.
Traits:
Extremely high health and fast movement
Can climb walls and break specific blocks
Inflicts darkness upon nearby players
Vanishes after prolonged engagement
Where you’ll find him
The Confusing Dweller spawns in dark caves and forest shadows — be ready when night falls…
Installation
Create a Forge profile with Minecraft 1.20.1
Install GeckoLib (required)
Install this Mod
Load your world — the hunt begins!
⚠️ This mod is actively updated
(Other Versions can be found on Curseforge)
Available Versions
How to Install The Confusing Dweller 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Confusing Dweller". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Confusing Dweller 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is The Confusing Dweller compatible with forge?
The Confusing Dweller officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Confusing Dweller – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Confusing Dweller 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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