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Resources / Mods / Creeper Overhaul

Creeper Overhaul

A mod which overhauls the vanilla creepers!

ModsFree1.18 – 1.21
by Joo5h · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 10,944,134 downloads

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What it does

Creeper Overhaul is a mod made by Joo5h. A mod which overhauls the vanilla creepers!

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 10,944,134 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jan 4, 2025.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.18

Release history

Creeper Overhaul has had 26 releases on Modrinth since Mar 3, 2023. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 4.0.6, released on Jan 4, 2025. It is made for Minecraft 1.21, 1.21.1. It runs on NeoForge. The download is 1.1 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
4.0.6Jan 4, 20251.21, 1.21.1Release
4.0.6Jan 4, 20251.21, 1.21.1Release
4.0.5Sep 15, 20241.21, 1.21.1Release
4.0.5Sep 15, 20241.21, 1.21.1Release
4.0.4Jul 7, 20241.21Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Creeper Overhaul replaces the vanilla creeper with a variety of different biome-specific creeper types, some

friendlier than others :)

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Written by Joo5h. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Creeper Overhaul

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

  2. Install Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.18 – 1.21.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Geckolib, Resourceful Lib and Resourceful Config.

  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 Creeper Overhaul 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
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18
Runs on
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Geckolib, Resourceful Lib, Resourceful Config
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 13, 2026)

Creeper Overhaul compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Creeper Overhaulthe one you looked at10.9M1.18 – 1.21Jan 4, 2025Free
Creeper FireworkMarbleGateKeeper3.3M1.18 – 26.xAug 5, 2026Free
Friends&Foesfaboslav12.3M1.18 – 26.x17 days agoFree
Vanilla BackportItsBlackgear10.8M1.16 – 1.2118 days agoFree

Questions

Does Creeper Overhaul work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Creeper Overhaul free?

Yes. Creeper Overhaul is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Creeper Overhaul client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Creeper Overhaul installed.

Does Creeper Overhaul need anything else?

Yes: Geckolib, Resourceful Lib, Resourceful Config. Install it before Creeper Overhaul.

Is Creeper Overhaul still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Creeper Overhaul?

The closest ones are Creeper Firework, Friends&Foes and Vanilla Backport. Compare all alternatives

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