Better, Faster Happy Ghasts
by derexXD
Better, Faster Happy Ghasts lets server owners set the speed of the Happy Ghast mob through a configuration file, for servers that want faster or simpler travel.
What it does
The mod adds configurable speeds for the Happy Ghast, so a server owner can make the mob faster or slower than its default. Only the server needs it; players join without installing anything. It is also offered as a datapack, which lets plugin-based servers such as Paper, Spigot, Bukkit and Purpur use the same change without a Java mod. Builds cover 1.21 – 26.3 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and the code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Configurable Happy Ghast speed
Speed values can be changed in a configuration file, so a server can tune the mob to its own pace of play.
Faster or slower travel
The mob can be set to cover ground more quickly than its default, or more slowly where a server prefers a calmer pace.
Simpler server setup
Speed is set in one place, so a server owner can adjust travel without editing the mob itself.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
How it compares
Speed Happy Ghast is a server-side mod, under All rights reserved and not open source. Happy Ghast but Fast (2x Speed) and Happy Ghast but Fast (3x Speed) are MIT-licensed server-side mods with fixed multipliers rather than configurable speeds.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better, Faster Happy Ghasts | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-19 |
| Speed Happy Ghast | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.6 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2025-09-22 |
| Happy Ghast but Fast (2x Speed) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.2 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-05 |
| Happy Ghast but Fast (3x Speed) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.2 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-05 |
Questions
Does the server need this mod?
In the catalog
Better, Faster Happy Ghasts is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
More from derexXD
Similar mods
What the author says
This configurable plugin makes Happy Ghast faster (or slower!), simpler, and fully configurable, perfect for players and server owners who want an easy-to-tweak, more efficient version of the new mob! The current happy ghast speed feels way too slow Created for use on my University Minecraft world (derex smp) +…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/faster-happy-ghast
- Owner
- derexXD
- Published
- 2025-06-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15