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Friends&Foes

Adds outvoted and forgotten mobs from the mob vote, expanding on their original concepts and adding new vanilla-like features. The mod includes: Copper Golem…

ModsFree1.18 – 26.x
by faboslav · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 12,268,655 downloads

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What it does

Friends&Foes is a mod made by faboslav. Adds outvoted and forgotten mobs from the mob vote, expanding on their original concepts and adding new vanilla-like features. The mod includes: Copper Golem…

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 12,268,655 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 26, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.18

Release history

Friends&Foes has had 473 releases on Modrinth since Nov 30, 2021. 122 of them came out in the past year. The newest is fabric-5.0.4+mc26.3, released on Oct 26, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on Fabric and Quilt. The download is 4.2 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
fabric-5.0.4+mc26.3Oct 26, 202626.3Release
fabric-5.0.4+mc26.2Oct 26, 202626.2Release
fabric-5.0.4+mc1.21.11Oct 26, 20261.21.11Release
fabric-5.0.4+mc26.1.2Oct 26, 202626.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2Release
fabric-5.0.4+mc1.21.10Oct 26, 20261.21.9, 1.21.10Release

Latest release on GitHub

Friends&Foes is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is Friends&Foes 5.0.4, published on Oct 26, 2026.

  • Added recipe book advancements
  • Fixed lightning rods oxidizing when lightning rod oxidation is disabled in config
  • Fixed server crash on some specific servers when generating villages
  • Fixed crash related to disabled beehives and/or copper buttons
  • Fixed waxed copper button recipes being craftable when copper buttons are disabled in config

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Before that: Friends&Foes 5.0.3 (Oct 19, 2026), Friends&Foes 5.0.2 (Oct 9, 2026).

Description from the author on Modrinth

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Friends&Foes adds outvoted and forgotten mobs from the mob vote. One of the main goals is to further expand upon original concepts and add new vanilla-like features related to all the mobs.

You can check wiki for a detailed overview of implemented mobs and features.

  
Crab

Introducing the Crab, a friendly creature wandering the mangrove swamps and beaches.
Looking to extend your reach? The crab claw can be used to craft a potion that increases your reach, giving you a valuable advantage in your adventures.
If you want to breed this little fella, you’ll need kelp and patience, as crabs need to "bury" their eggs in a safe place.

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Other features related to the crab:

  
Tuff Golem

Tuff Golem, a statuesque mob, which can hold and display any item you give it, but be careful when it is not sleeping it loves to take spontaneous strolls.
Want your tuff golem to stay put? Stick it in place with a honeycomb. If you want to build this sleeping beauty, gather a tuff block, a wool block of any color, and a pumpkin.

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Rascal

Discover Rascal, a mischievous little creature located in the mines, that finds joy in the game of hide-and-seek.
It’s both playful and helpful, giving you hints as you search for it.
Find it three times and it will reward you with the bundle of your dreams!

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Copper Golem

Meet the Copper Golem, a pocket-sized, comedic marvel that finds joy in randomly pressing copper buttons.
Like any other copper creations it will oxidize over time, but do not worry, maintenance is a breeze! For a quick makeover, grab an axe or a honeycomb.
If you want to build this little creature, gather a copper block, a pumpkin, and a lightning rod.

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Other features related to the copper golem:

  
Glare

Introducing the Glare, grumpy and cute mossy companion living in the lush caves that hates the darkness.
Do you share a disdain for the dark? In that case glare can show you areas that are dark enough for monsters to spawn.
If you want to tame or breed this little cutie, you will need the glow berries, but be careful, glares tends to snack on them regularly, leaving no leftovers.

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Iceologer

Encounter the Iceologer, a lonely illager who lives deep in the snows.
You can find him by searching for a small spruce cabin among the trees.
But be careful on your adventure though, as years of living in the wild has made his heart colder than the ice around him. If he spots you, brace for icy attacks, turning your adventure into a frosty challenge.

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Other features related to the iceologer:

  
Moobloom

Presenting the Moobloom, sun-kissed cow, covered with a beautiful flowers, living mostly in the flower forests.
These flower-covered companions are not only a sight to behold, but also engage in a harmonious synergy with bees.
As they traverse, the mooblooms leave a trail of blooming flora, turning each step into a mesmerizing journey through nature's wonders.

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Other features related to the moobloom:

  
Wildfire

Wildfire, the master of blazes, which is protected by four shields.
This encounter is not a friendly one, watch out for its shield debris barrage and ground-shaking shockwave attack.
When cornered, it summons blazes for reinforcement. Conquer the challenge, wield strategy against this fiery sentinel in it's citadel domain.

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Other features related to the wildfire:

  
Mauler (The Great Hunger)

Introducing the Mauler), pint-sized predator roaming savannas, badlands, and deserts. They are on a quest for chickens, rabbits, and more.
You can feed them enchanted goodies to store experience points#storing-and-extracting-experience-points) and later extract them using bottles. But beware the more experience points, the bigger and hungrier the Mauler!

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Illusioner

Encounter the Illusioner, a cunning trickster armed with a bow who lives in the taiga. You can find him by searching for a small shack or his training grounds.
Approach with caution, for the blinding spell may leave you in the dark, making it challenging to distinguish between illusion and reality.

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Other features related to the illusioner:

  
Zombie Horse (Trap)

Ever wanted to ride a Zombie Horse)? If so, approach one during a thunderstorm, and magic may happen – you might even catch a glimpse of the four horsemen."

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⚙️ Compatibility / addons

Friends&Foes is designed to be fully compatible with all other mods, and it currently offers few addons and datapacks:

💬 Community

Feel free to join our community at the discord server to chat, share your creations, ask any question or to simply be updated about the latest development of the mod and notified when the new release is out.
Also don't hesitate to report any crash or bug via GitHub issues.

👋 Support

I will continue developing my mods as a hobby because I truly enjoy it. If you'd like to support me, you can do so on Patreon or Ko-fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

📜 License

The mod is licensed with CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.

Please feel free to explore my code for examples of how I've tackled and solved various challenges while developing thi

Written by faboslav. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Friends&Foes

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric and Quilt for Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Resourceful Lib and Fabric API.

  4. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  5. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  6. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Friends&Foes in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18
Runs on
Fabric, Quilt
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Resourceful Lib, Mod Menu, Fabric API
License
CC BY
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 14, 2026)

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Questions

Does Friends&Foes work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Friends&Foes supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.

Is Friends&Foes free?

Yes. Friends&Foes is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Friends&Foes client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Friends&Foes installed.

Does Friends&Foes need anything else?

Yes: YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Resourceful Lib, Mod Menu, Fabric API. Install it before Friends&Foes.

Is Friends&Foes still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Friends&Foes?

The closest ones are More Mob Variants, Critters and Companions and Health Indicators. Compare all alternatives

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