Companion-Friend
Companion-Friend adds an archer ally that players can summon with an item, set to follow, and direct with sword, bow and food actions on Fabric for 1.21.1.
What it does
The companion switches between a Netherite Sword for melee and a bow for ranged attacks, depending on how close the threat is. It picks targets that attack the player or engage the companion, and it cannot be harmed by the player or other companions through friendly fire. Supply arrows or food by using Shift with right-click, and summon the companion with the Companion Summoner item.
Cooking is handled without commands. Raw food placed on a Campfire is cooked by the companion, which then collects the finished items. While it cooks, the companion pauses following so the player can rest at camp. Its speech shows in a dedicated box at the bottom of the screen instead of the chat window, and it occasionally charges into combat with a shout.
The server and every player need the mod installed. Companion-Friend is published for Fabric only, for 1.21.1, under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and it is not open source. Server-specific setup instructions are in the project's SERVER SETUP.md file.
Key features
Adaptive weapon handling
The companion changes between sword and bow automatically, based on the threat it faces at the moment.
Intelligent targeting
It responds when enemies attack the player or when the companion itself is engaged in combat.
Invulnerable companion
The companion cannot be damaged and ignores friendly fire, so it stays in the fight.
Hands-free cooking
Raw food placed on a Campfire is cooked by the companion, which collects the results on its own.
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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.
Use cases
Exploration and camp
Players who travel far can keep the companion following, then have it cook at a Campfire while they rest.
Combat support
During fights the companion chooses between melee and ranged attacks and joins in when enemies target the player.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a combat companion for exploration and camp life in 1.21.1, on single-player worlds or on servers that install the mod on both sides.
How it compares
Nova MC Companion is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 only, under All rights reserved and not open source. TinyMe is a Fabric mod for 1.21.10 – 26.2, also under All rights reserved. Companion Mod is a Fabric mod for 1.21, released under the MIT License and open source, so it differs from Companion-Friend in version and license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion-Friend | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-16 |
| Nova MC Companion | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-05-02 |
| TinyMe | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-01 |
| Companion Mod | Fabric | 1.21 | Client and server | 2025-09-21 |
Questions
Does Companion-Friend need Fabric API?
Does the server need Companion-Friend too?
Which Minecraft versions does Companion-Friend support?
In the catalog
Companion-Friend is one of 6,151 Food mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,715 Food mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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A feature-rich companion mod that introduces a fully interactive, customizable archer ally designed to support you throughout your Minecraft adventures. Your companion provides reliable combat assistance, campfire cooking, dialogue-driven immersion, and practical utility—bringing personality and usefulness together…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/companion-friend
- Owner
- romanjcweaver
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15