
The Scarecrow
It used to scare bird from crops, but now it's here to scare the player
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About this Mod
The Scarecrow was once a simple tool to keep birds away from fields, but now it has come to life. At night, the Scarecrow awakens, silently stalking players and freezing water in its presence. It keeps its distance, watching from afar, but staring at it for too long or getting too close can make the Scarecrow aggressive or let it vanishes.
When enraged, the Scarecrow’s face starts burning. It can Break blocks, summoning minions, and using attacks to blind or ignite players. If its health falls low, soul flames surround it, making it stronger and more resistant. Even death isn't the end, as a new Scarecrow may emerge elsewhere...
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- A mod made by Zcoper
- Mod created with MCreator!
- Requires Geckolib
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● Important FaQ
Spoiler
► [OLD] What is my console spaming?
Most mobs use special spawning conditions, which means that these mobs can only appear under certain conditions. If the spawning conditions work, this spam is created in the console.
► [OLD] Why can't I summon a mob?
Spawning Conditions determine which conditions must be met in order to spawn certain mobs. Some mobs only spawn above Y level 60. Some below. Most mobs can only spawn in the overworld than in other dimensions.
► Why are features missing in different versions?
It is recommended to play the newest versions of higher minecraft versions.
Not all features of MCreator available or the same in different versions.
For example: Version 1.19.2 doesn't have the feature of shield, better structure generation or custom villagers, but Version 1.20.1 does have them.
► Why does the Scarecrow disappear?
Looking directly at the Scarecrow can result in various events causing it to despawn. She can place a pumpkin, spawn mobs, jump scare a player or become aggressive.
► Why does my Scarecrow not work during the night?
If you find a Scarecrow on a field, you have found the Field structure where you can find a Soulless Scarecrow that has no AI and therefore does nothing except stay still, even at night.

The Scarecrow remains motionless during the day, but when night falls, it awakens. When it becomes active, lightning can appear in the sky or you will be jumpscared with a low chance. It follows the player and observes him, but maintains its distance from him. Water freezes near the Scarecrow. Getting too close or staring at it for too long causes it to vanish, spawning spiders, crows, or pumplins, leaving pumpkins, or triggering a rare jumpscare. More often, it turns aggressive, while its face starts burning. The Scarecrow can destroy wood, glass, crops, and cobblestone, and its attacks may blind or set players on fire. It summons spiders, crows or pumplins for support, and when its health drops below 80, soul flames surround it, boosting its strength and resistance. If defeated, another Scarecrow may appear elsewhere. There can also spawn Soulless, passive Scarecrows in field structures, but remaining motionless even if night falls.
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Available Versions
How to Install The Scarecrow 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 Scarecrow". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Scarecrow 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 Scarecrow compatible with forge?
The Scarecrow officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Scarecrow – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Scarecrow 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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