Cat Fighting
by XiaoCraft
Cat Fighting makes cats in the world pick quarrels with each other, so tamed and wild cats can end up in full brawls.
What it does
Cats that stand too close to one another start to argue. The argument shows as arched backs, puffed tails, hissing and growling, and it can escalate into rolling, swiping fights with their own sounds. Cats left sitting alone are also drawn into quarrels, and cats that are hit with a shovel or run over by a minecart take damage. Naturally spawned cats in a survival world are affected, which gives villages and homes a steady supply of chaotic moments.
Cat Fighting is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 11 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.3. The server and every player need the mod installed. Fabric builds require Fabric API, and the mod is released under All rights reserved; it is not open source. A config file lets players adjust how the behavior works, and the mod does not support Fresh Animations.
Key features
Cat quarrels
Cats that get too close to each other argue, puffing up and hissing before a fight starts.
Escalating brawls
Quarrels between cats can escalate into proper brawls, with rolling and swiping motions accompanied by bespoke fight sound effects.
Damage from fights
Cats take damage when fighting, and cats hit with a shovel or run over by a minecart are harmed too.
Adjustable behavior
A config file lets the player change how often and how the fights happen.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Livelier villages
Villages and homes filled with cats gain a more dramatic, unpredictable feel in survival play.
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants Minecraft mobs to behave with more drama, or who simply likes watching cats, finds the behavior here worth a look.
How it compares
NekoTech is a Fabric-only mod for 1.21 – 1.21.1 that runs on client and server and is open source under the MIT License. Create:Butter Cat is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, also client and server, and is open source under the MIT License. Cats Don't Care is available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 26.2, is server-side only, and is not open source, since its Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 license forbids derivatives.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Fighting | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-10 |
| NekoTech | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-23 |
| Create:Butter Cat | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-29 |
| Cats Don't Care (CDC) | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-23 |
Questions
Does Cat Fighting need Fabric API?
Do servers and players both need the mod?
Can the fights be adjusted?
In the catalog
Cat Fighting is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Ever wondered what cats would do if they stopped being so peaceful? Cat Fighting brings hilarious cat quarrels and fights to Minecraft. Cats now argue with each other, puff up, hiss, swipe their paws and sometimes break into full-blown feline brawls. Their normal behavior stays the same, they just feel a lot more…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cat-fighting
- Owner
- XiaoCraft
- Published
- 2026-08-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15