Chris' Alien Origins
Chris' Alien Origins is a Fabric datapack that adds alien Origins, each with its own abilities, for players who start a new character in the Origins system.
What it does
The datapack embarks a player on an interstellar adventure by offering a varied set of alien Origins that reshape how the character moves, sees and fights. Origins are chosen like the other Origins of the Origins mod, and the datapack depends on Origins and Pehkui to work. Builds exist for 1.20.1 and 1.20.2, with 1.0.0 for 1.20.2 as the latest file.
The server is the side that must run it, and players may add it to their client for the visual features. Chris' Alien Origins is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Its first and last update both fall on 2025-05-06, and Pehkui is required alongside Origins.
Key features
Thermal Vision
Enhanced vision briefly highlights nearby creatures: hostile mobs in orange, players in red and tamed animals in green.
Piercing Eyes
Four piercing eyes let the character see well in the dark, giving an edge in night encounters.
Ground Slam
Holding shift while landing from a high distance lunges the character forward and damages nearby enemies on the ground.
Mighty Claws
Sharp claws help the character pin targets down, and they also serve for digging and climbing.
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.
Use cases
Night play
Players who explore after dark can rely on Night Hunter, which raises speed and strength during the night, and on the eyes for seeing in the dark.
Hunting and survival
Mighty Claws, Ground Slam and Always Hungry suit a character built around predatory instincts, with a diet that consists only of meat.
Who it’s for: Players who want a new Origin with alien traits on Fabric, and server owners who run the Origins system with Pehkui installed.
How it compares
Origins: Subterranea is a Fabric and Forge add-on for 1.20 – 1.20.1 under All rights reserved. JDi Origins is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.20 – 1.20.1 that is open source under the MIT License. Vis Origins targets Fabric only for 1.20 – 1.20.4, where only the server needs it and clients are optional, under the Apache License 2.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Alien Origins | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Server required, client optional | 2025-05-06 |
| Origins: Subterranea | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-15 |
| JDi Origins | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-04 |
| Vis Origins | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.4 | Server required, client optional | 2025-02-17 |
Questions
Does Chris' Alien Origins need Origins and Pehkui?
Do players need to install it on their client?
Which game versions does it support?
In the catalog
Chris' Alien Origins is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.
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What the author says
Embark on an interstellar adventure with this datapack, introducing a diverse array of alien Origins that will fundamentally reshape your Minecraft experience. Your enhanced vision temporalily highlights nearby creatures (orange), players (red), and tamed animals (green), giving you the edge in any encounter…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chris-alien-origins
- Owner
- Chris-The-Big
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15