The Follower Mod
This simple mod adds only one mob: A Follower. You can tame your follower with emeralds, then upgrade their stats using experience.
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About this Mod
This simple mod adds only one mob: A Follower.
You can hire your follower with emeralds, then upgrade their stats using experience (10 levels per upgrade)
Add golden apples to their inventory to save them from death!
(This mod is a work in progress. Many more features to be added)
Available Versions
How to Install The Follower Mod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 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 Follower Mod". 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
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Follower Mod 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 4 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 Follower Mod compatible with forge?
The Follower Mod officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Follower Mod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Follower Mod 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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