
True Creeper
Prevents creepers from using beneficial potion effects to avoid easy buff exploits from explosion leftovers
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About this Mod
True Creeper
True Creeper was created to make creepers feel more dangerous, consistent, and challenging, as they should always have been.
After playing many mod packs, I realized that creepers often became easy and predictable enemies.
This mod modifies several creeper mechanics to make them more reliable threats, while maintaining the settings for different mod packs and balance styles.
What does the mod do?
True Creeper adds multiple configurable mechanics focused on improving creeper behavior and combat pressure.
In the settings, you'll find various options: creepers can avoid receiving beneficial effects from potions (to prevent players from abusing the infinite buff mechanic), spawn naturally as charged creepers, move faster, deal more explosion damage, disable shields when their explosion is blocked, continue detonating once they start, avoid damaging blocks or fallen objects, and ignore the damage from other creepers' explosions.
Each mechanic can be enabled or disabled in the configuration file, allowing mod pack creators and players to fine-tune the experience exactly as they wish.
📂 All configurations are located in modpack\config\everydayxp\truecreeper
Why use True Creeper?
This mod is designed for players and mod pack creators who want creepers to remain relevant throughout the game, rather than being easy to manipulate or counter.
The goal is not only to make creepers stronger, but also more reliable, more threatening, and more interesting in real-world gameplay situations.
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Available Versions
How to Install True Creeper 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 "True Creeper". 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
True Creeper 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 True Creeper compatible with forge?
True Creeper officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with True Creeper – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if True Creeper 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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