Copper Golem Retribution
by SlimeeyYt
Copper Golem Retribution turns the Copper Golem into a defensive entity that strikes back with lightning when a player attacks it.
What it does
Hitting a Copper Golem is now a risky choice. Once it is attacked, the golem calls down lightning strikes on the player who dared to act. The number of strikes, the damage each strike deals, and the cooldown between volleys are all set by the mod's configuration, so a server owner can tune how harsh the punishment is.
The mod requires Fabric API and runs on Fabric Loader for Minecraft 1.21.11. It has to be installed on both the client and the server. Since the code is published under the MIT License and is open source, the source code and issue tracker are public. The first and latest file is version 1.0.0, released on 2026-03-27.
Key features
Lightning retaliation
An attacked Copper Golem answers with lightning aimed at the player who struck it.
Adjustable strike count
The number of lightning strikes per retaliation can be changed in the configuration.
Adjustable damage
The damage dealt by each lightning strike is configurable, so the punishment can be made milder or harsher.
Cooldown control
The time between retaliations is set by a configurable cooldown, which limits how often a golem can strike.
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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
Protecting golem builds
Players who keep Copper Golems in farms or displays can discourage others from hitting them.
Adventure and mob-focused play
The mod suits worlds where golems act as guardians that fight back instead of standing still.
Who it’s for: Players who want Copper Golems to punish attacks, and server owners who want a configurable defensive mob. Both sides need the mod, so the server and every player run it.
How it compares
Golems of Qin Shi is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that runs on the client and server, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Lightning Rod Copper Armor is a Fabric mod for 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 where only the server needs it, and it is also not open source. Copper Golem Hats is open source under the MIT License and reaches 1.21.6 – 26.3 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and it is server required with client optional.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Golem Retribution | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-03-27 |
| Golems of Qin Shi | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-01-02 |
| Lightning Rod Copper Armor | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-01-08 |
| Copper Golem Hats | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.6 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
Does Copper Golem Retribution need Fabric API?
Does the server need Copper Golem Retribution?
Can the lightning strikes be made weaker?
In the catalog
Copper Golem Retribution is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Ever thought Copper Golems were too weak? Copper Golem Retribution transforms the Copper Golem into a powerful defensive entity that punishes any player who dares to attack it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/copper-golem-retribution
- Owner
- SlimeeyYt
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15