Wither Nerf
Nerf the awful Java Wither by changing its movement speed and giving it floaty physics.
About this Mod
Java Wither is really not fun to fight, most people choose to cheese it.
I removed the cheese in my modpack, but the Wither was too strong for the balance of the pack. This mod gives a little extra breathing room when fighting it.
- When above 50% health:
- The wither floats more slowly
- The wither cannot easily change direction
These changes mean running directly underneath the Wither is a great way to get distance from it, while it overshoots and has to turn around to catch up to you.
I strongly recommend pairing this mod with:
- Wither Fix, stops the Wither being cheesed: https://modrinth.com/datapack/wither-fix
- BE Style Wither, gives it a melee phase 2 and new attacks (that perfectly aligns with this mod): https://modrinth.com/mod/be-style-wither
Available Versions
How to Install Wither Nerf on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Wither Nerf". 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
Wither Nerf server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 Wither Nerf compatible with fabric?
Wither Nerf officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Wither Nerf – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Wither Nerf 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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