
The Killer Bunny
A mod that makes killer bunnies naturally spawnable a feature that was removed in Java Edition 1.8 and has never been added back ever since
About this Mod
🐰 The Killer Bunny – Cute... But Deadly!
Ever wondered what happened to Minecraft's infamous Killer Bunny? It's back... and it bites.
🔪 What This Mod Does:
The Killer Bunny brings back the iconic, removed hostile rabbit — but with a twist:
🐇 Rare Natural Spawns: Killer Bunnies now have a small chance to spawn naturally among normal rabbit groups.
🧱 Configurable Spawn Rate: Tweak the spawn chance via the config file to suit your world — from harmless to full bunny apocalypse.
🥕 Golden Carrot Drops (Optional): When slain, Killer Bunnies may drop golden carrots — if enabled in the config.
🌎 Biome-Independent: These bunnies can appear anywhere regular rabbits do... so keep your eyes open.
🔧 Configuration:
Edit the config file located in:
/config/the_killer_bunny-common.toml
Options include:
- killerBunnySpawnChance — Chance (0.0 to 1.0) for a rabbit to be a Killer Bunny.
- killerBunnyDropsGoldenCarrot — Enable or disable golden carrot drops.
🧩 Compatibility:
Works with Minecraft 1.21.x and is being ported tp multiple versions including:
-1.16.x, 1.17.x, 1.18.x, 1.19.x, and 1.20.x series.
📦 Requirements:
- Minecraft Forge
Available Versions
How to Install The Killer Bunny 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Killer Bunny". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Killer Bunny 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is The Killer Bunny compatible with forge?
The Killer Bunny officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Killer Bunny – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Killer Bunny 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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