Dodger
Dodger is a Fabric client-side mod that automatically moves the player out of the path of projectiles fired by hostile mobs.
What it does
The mod watches incoming arrows, fireballs and other projectiles fired by hostile mobs and steers the player out of their path. Its trajectory detection and movement logic run only on the client, so a server can be left without it. Dodger is intended for local and single-player worlds, where it can help a player through fights that would otherwise cost health.
Players who want to use Dodger on a multiplayer server should check that server's rules first, since automatic evasion can be seen as an unfair advantage in competitive play. The author notes that the dodging logic is not perfect: projectiles can still hit in timing-sensitive or crowded situations. Installation needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API, with the Dodger jar placed in the mods folder.
Files are published for Fabric only, for the 1.21.8 and 1.21.10 game versions, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.10 as the latest build from 2025-10-12. The mod is released under CC0 1.0 Universal, and its source code is public. Dodger is open source, so anyone can read how it works.
Key features
Projectile dodging
Arrows, fireballs and other projectiles from hostile mobs are detected and avoided by movement the mod performs.
Trajectory detection
The mod estimates the path of each incoming projectile to decide when and where to move.
Debug overlays
Visual debug overlays can be switched on or off, and an on-screen HUD can be toggled from the settings.
Statistics reset
The settings screen includes an option to reset the mod's recorded statistics.
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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
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who play in single-player or local worlds and want automatic projectile evasion. Players who join multiplayer servers should check the server rules before installing it.
How it compares
Dragon's Projectile Fix is a Fabric client-side only mod with an MIT License, published for 1.21.11 and not open source. Trajectories works on either side, and neither side needs it, under All rights reserved, with files for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11. Projectile Preview is a Fabric client-side only mod under the MIT License, open source, with files for 1.21.2 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodger | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-10-12 |
| Dragon's Projectile Fix | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-12 |
| Trajectories | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client or server, optional | 2026-02-08 |
| Projectile Preview | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-01 |
Questions
Does Dodger need Fabric API?
Does a server need Dodger installed?
Can Dodger stop every arrow that targets the player?
Which game versions does Dodger support?
In the catalog
Dodger is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Dodger is a client-side Minecraft mod that automatically dodges projectiles from hostile mobs. With intelligent trajectory detection and precise movement algorithms, you'll never get hit by arrows, fireballs, or other projectiles again! Settings Include: • Enable/disable debug visual overlays • Toggle the on-screen…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/dodger
- Owner
- RikkTheGaijin
- Published
- 2025-10-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15