CreeperFix
by Vaniron
CreeperFix changes what creeper explosions damage, letting server owners limit their effect on blocks, items, animals, villagers and other mobs.
What it does
The mod gives server owners control over the kind of damage a creeper blast can cause. Explosions can be set to leave some targets untouched, so item frames, paintings, dropped items, animals and villagers are protected by default. Hostile mobs are handled as their own category, and entities outside those groups are also affected through the mobGriefing game rule, which the mod touches.
CreeperFix is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.12.2 only, with its latest file at 1.3, released on 2025-06-09. Only the server needs it, so players join without installing anything. The code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Choosable damage types
Server owners pick which kinds of damage a creeper explosion may cause, instead of accepting the vanilla behavior.
Protected item frames and paintings
Item frames and paintings are shielded from creeper blasts by default, so decorations survive nearby explosions.
Protected dropped items and animals
Items lying on the ground and animals or villagers stay safe from explosions unless the owner turns that protection off.
Hostile mob handling
Hostile mobs can be set apart from other entities, letting the server treat their explosion damage separately.
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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
Survival servers with builds
Servers where players decorate bases with frames and paintings can keep those decorations intact after creeper attacks.
Farms and villager trading halls
Animal farms and villager areas can be shielded so explosions near them do not wipe out livestock or the villagers.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run 1.12.2 Forge servers and want finer control over creeper explosion damage, for example to protect decorations, animals or villagers.
How it compares
No Creepers is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is server required with an optional client side, and it is not open source. World Mob Vision is server-side only for 1.12.2 and is not open source. Vulnerable Villagers Legacy is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 where either side can run it, and it is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CreeperFix | Forge | 1.12.2 | Server-side only | 2025-06-09 |
| No Creepers | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2025-08-28 |
| World Mob Vision | Forge | 1.12.2 | Server-side only | 2026-03-31 |
| Vulnerable Villagers Legacy | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client or server, optional | 2025-06-25 |
Questions
Does CreeperFix need to be installed on the client?
Which Minecraft version does CreeperFix support?
Does CreeperFix change the mobGriefing game rule?
In the catalog
CreeperFix is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,527 Mobs mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
Just bugfixed version of for Forge 1.12.2. Config file (config/creeperfix.cfg) contains options to protect these from creeper damage: Blocks, Itemframes, Paintings (default) Ground Items (default) Animals/Villagers (default) Players * Hostile Mobs
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/creeperfix
- Owner
- Vaniron
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15