Wandering Illusioner
Wandering Traders have a chance to secretly be a disguised Illusioner
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About this Mod
Wandering Illusioner Datapack for Minecraft Java Edition
Make sure to install the Datapack Version that correctly matches your Minecraft Version or issues may arise.
📖 About
When a Wandering Trader spawns in your world there is a chance they will secretly be Illusioners.
This pack adds a little more difficulty in your world and it adds the unused Illusioner mob in an uniqe and interesting way.
📝 Features
Wandering Traders now have a small chance to be Illusioners in disguise.
There is a button to set the chance a Wandering Trader will secretly be an Illusioner on the pause screen, along with other settings.
YOU MUST BE OPPED TO USE THESE FEATURES
Behind the Scenes
Disguised Illusioners will let off smoke particles so you can tell it is a Illusioner before you interact with the Wandering Trader.
Default chance is 50%
Other chances are 25% 10% 5% and 1% and can be changed with the settings on the pause screen if you are opped.
❗Important Information
This mod works very well in addition to Trader Locator
📂 Installation
Be sure to install this Datapack to the right location or it will not work properly.
The correct file path is saves/[world]/datapacks
ℹ️ Extra Information
I now have a Ko-fi link located on the pack’s Modrinth page on the sidebar, but always remember donations are appreciated, but never required.
👾 Issues
Please report any Datapack issues to the Discord Server, or on the Github page.
🪪 Licence
This Datapack, along with all my other ones, is clasified under ARR, or All Rights Reserved.
All Rights Reserved Licence
You may NOT redistribute this work in any capacity including, but not limited to: Reuploading this work on other websites, using any textures or models, or copying code.
You MAY upload videos, screenshots, and other media as long as you do not claim that you have created the project and any associated files as your own. You also may create add-ons so long as proper credit to me, AtlasPlays, is given stating that I am the original owner and you do not redistribute any of the original files mentioned above.
If you have any questions regarding what you can or cannot do, feel free to reach out to me on my Discord. http://discord.gg/GFWRpgyxAs
Available Versions
How to Install Wandering Illusioner 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Wandering Illusioner". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+16 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Wandering Illusioner 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Wandering Illusioner compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Wandering Illusioner officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. 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 Wandering Illusioner – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Wandering Illusioner 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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