Java Trident Killers
Adds Bedrock Trident Killers to Java Edition!
Screenshots
About this Mod
⚠️ IMPORTANT: USAGE GUIDELINES
If you're planning to use this on a server or modpack,
please refer to:
https://gamedash43.github.io/dash-mcl-licenses/#usage
This datapack brings Bedrock Edition trident killers to your Java world.
✨ Features
- Bedrock: Bedrock Edition designs work on Java when a carpet is included.
- Trident Preservation: Thrown tridents in use in a trident killer won't despawn while in motion.
- Piston Activation: When in motion by a piston, the trident damages nearby mobs and credits the kill to the thrower.
- Looting Compatibility: The owner/thrower of the trident receives kill credit, allowing looting.
🎨 Design
The example provided is just one design—any design that keeps the trident in motion will work.
🔧 Uninstallation
- Uninstallation: Run
/function dash.trident:uninstallto uninstall the datapack.
Available Versions
How to Install Java Trident Killers on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Java Trident Killers". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Java Trident Killers server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Java Trident Killers compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Java Trident Killers officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Java Trident Killers – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Java Trident Killers 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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