Worn Path
Where players walk, paths are gradually worn away.
About this Mod
A server side mod. Tracks where players walk, and if they walk over the same block enough times, it will be converted to a different block.
With the default settings, grass or dirt get converted to dirt path, dirt path or coarse dirt to packed mud, packed mud to mud bricks.
Conversion is prevented when:
- a solid block is directly overhead (plants and flowers are allowed)
- sheep are grazing nearby (configurable radius, 2 blocks by default)
- a protecting block is placed directly underneath — defaults to all 16 wool colours, configurable
Configuration
Settings can be changed by editing config/worn_path.json5.
This file is generated after the mod has been initialized for the first time.
Comments in the file explain the settings.
YACL
If YACL is available, it can be used in the client to configure some of the settings for a single player world.
Available Versions
How to Install Worn Path 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Worn Path". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Worn Path 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Worn Path compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Worn Path officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Worn Path – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Worn Path 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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