Better Mob Griefing GameRule
by ZCT Studio
Better Mob Griefing GameRule, shortened BMGG, lets server owners decide per entity type whether a mob can alter blocks in the world.
What it does
BMGG builds on the vanilla griefing switch by letting a server owner choose for each entity type whether it may cause explosions and block destruction. Instead of one setting for all mobs, each type can be set on its own.
Settings are kept in a JSON file at BMGG/config.json, so the configuration can be edited by hand. Editing these options is limited to operators with permission level 2 or higher. The mod is server-side only, so players join without installing it, and Fabric API is required beside it on Fabric.
Files are published for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt, covering game versions 1.21 – 26.2 in six release versions. The code is open source under the MIT License, and the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Per-entity mobGriefing control
Each entity type can be set on its own, so creepers may be limited while other mobs keep the vanilla behavior.
Block destruction settings
Server owners decide whether entity types may cause explosions and block destruction without touching other gameplay rules.
Simple JSON configuration
Options are stored in BMGG/config.json and can be adjusted by editing one readable file.
Vanilla-friendly behavior
The mod only modifies existing game behavior and leaves the core gameplay mechanics as they are.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits server owners and operators who want to control mob griefing for each entity type rather than all mobs at once. Players on a server that runs it need nothing installed.
How it compares
Disable Mob Griefing is server-side only, published for Fabric under the MIT License for 1.21.8 – 1.21.10, and it is not open source. creeperGriefing is server-side only, open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and covers Fabric and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.5. Friendly Griefing needs both client and server on Forge and NeoForge for 1.18.2 – 1.20.4 and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Mob Griefing GameRule | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-08-15 |
| Disable Mob Griefing | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-10-29 |
| creeperGriefing | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.5 | Server-side only | 2025-06-13 |
| Friendly Griefing | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2026-08-06 |
Questions
Does Better Mob Griefing GameRule need Fabric API?
Do players need the mod installed?
How are the settings changed?
Which loaders and versions are supported?
In the catalog
Better Mob Griefing GameRule is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
BMGG is a lightweight server-side mod that extends the vanilla mobGriefing gamerule with per-entity control. It allows server owners to configure whether each entity type can cause world damage, such as explosions or block destruction, without changing core gameplay mechanics.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better_mob_griefing_gamerule
- Owner
- ZCT Studio
- Published
- 2026-05-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15