Cobblemon
Mod by CobbledStudios
Pokémon-style creatures to catch, train and battle, built in Minecraft's blocky style. One of the biggest mods around.
- Fabric
- Forge
- NeoForge
- MC 1.19.2 to 1.21.1
- 37M downloads
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Best Minecraft mob mods
New animals, monsters and companions, including Cobblemon, one of the biggest mods in Minecraft right now.
These are Java Edition mods. Check the loader (Fabric, Forge or NeoForge) and Minecraft version match your setup. How to install mods. On Bedrock? See add-ons.
Alex's Mobs
Mod by AlexModGuy
More than 85 new animals and monsters, with real behaviours, drops and a lot of personality.
- Forge
- NeoForge
- MC 1.16.5 to 1.20.1
- 16M downloads
Guard Villagers
Mod by seymourimadeit
Villagers can become guards who defend the village from raids and monsters.
- Forge
- NeoForge
- MC 1.16.5 to 26.3
- 14M downloads
Friends&Foes (Fabric/Quilt)
Mod by faboslav
Brings back the mobs that lost past mob votes, like the Copper Golem and the Moobloom.
- Fabric
- Quilt
- MC 1.18 to 26.3
- 12M downloads
Naturalist
Mod by crispytwig
Adds 47 realistic animals, from bears to butterflies, with natural behaviours.
- Fabric
- Forge
- NeoForge
- MC 1.18.2 to 26.3
- 12M downloads
Dragon Mounts: Legacy
Mod by kay9
Hatch the dragon egg, raise a dragon and ride it.
- Forge
- MC 1.18.2 to 1.21.1
- 1.8M downloads
Data from Modrinth API (https://api.modrinth.com) plus project pages on CurseForge, checked 30 October 2026.