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Better Default Zombies

by VizualMation

Better Default Zombies changes how Minecraft's default zombies behave, adding a slow zombie, a fast runner, a biter and a tougher heavy zombie on Forge for 1.20.1.

ForgeClient and serverAll rights reserved1.20.1

What it does

The mod revamps the default zombie so it moves more slowly and reaches a shorter distance when it attacks. Alongside it, a slow zombie is added as a separate mob. The author describes the project as in early development, with the slow zombie already in place and two more default variations planned.

Four zombie types are described in the author text: a fast zombie called the runner, a biter that bites, freezes the player in place for a short time and inflicts poison or nausea, and a heavy zombie that takes more than one heavy hit to stagger. Mob options can be adjusted by editing the disabled entities file, or by pasting a configuration into the ysnp config folder.

The mod is built for Forge, supports only Minecraft 1.20.1, and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Its optional dependency is You Shall Not Spawn!, which the author text links for disabling specific mobs. The license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source.

Key features

  1. Revamped default zombie

    The vanilla zombie is reworked to move at a slower pace and to attack from a shorter reach.

  2. Slow zombie mob

    A separate slow zombie is added as its own mob alongside the revamped default zombie.

  3. Fast runner and biter

    A runner zombie moves quickly, and a biter zombie freezes the player briefly and applies poison or nausea.

  4. Heavy zombie

    The heavy zombie takes several heavy hits before it is knocked back, so it resists being staggered.

  5. Mob disabling options

    Specific mobs can be turned off by editing the disabled entities file or by pasting a configuration file into the config folder.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
1.20.11.0.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Optional 1

You Shall Not Spawn!A modpack utility mod that allows to disable spawning of any entity.
Optional

Questions

Does Better Default Zombies need You Shall Not Spawn!?

You Shall Not Spawn! is listed as an optional dependency. It is not required to run the mod, but it is the tool the author text links for disabling specific mobs.

Does the mod have to be installed on the server?

Yes. The server and every player need the mod installed.

Which versions does Better Default Zombies support?

The only version on the Modrinth page is 1.20.1, and the latest Forge file is 1.0.0 for 1.20.1, published 2026-03-26 on the alpha channel.

In the catalog

Better Default Zombies is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,527 Mobs mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.

Mobs mods11,058Forge modsMods for 1.20.134,764

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What the author says

Revamps Minecraft's default zombie, making it reasonably slow while also reducing its hit range. But don't be fooled, this zombie has one heavy hit and is also very persistent. You can either edit the disabled_entities.json5 file yourself or just paste this into the ysnp config folder. (mediafire link) (Note…
VizualMation, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
VizualMation
Published
2026-03-26
Updated on Modrinth
2026-03-26
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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