HeightLimiter
by qedi
HeightLimiter stops chosen mobs from spawning above or below height ranges set in its config, and it is a server-side Forge mod for 1.20.1.
What it does
Server owners can block specific mobs from spawning at heights they select, using mob IDs written as modid:entity names. A global limit list covers mobs by mod ID, and each mod ID can be placed in its own group with a custom height range. The mod is server-side only, so players join without installing it. Forge files exist for 1.20.1 only, and the latest is 2.0.1, published 2025-11-04. The code is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
Key features
Height rules per mob
Each mob can be kept from spawning at heights the server owner sets, by entering its modid:entity name.
Groups by mod ID
Mob IDs can be grouped by their mod ID, with a separate custom height range for each group.
Global limit list
A single list sets limits that apply across all mobs named in it, rather than one entry at a time.
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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.
How it compares
Spawning control is server-side only and released under the MIT License, but it is published for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 and is not open source. Limit Far Spawn runs on client and server and is released under All rights reserved, so it differs from HeightLimiter in both environment and license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeightLimiter | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-11-04 |
| Spawning control | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2025-03-25 |
| Limit Far Spawn | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-27 |
Questions
Does HeightLimiter need to be installed on the client?
Which game versions does HeightLimiter support?
In the catalog
HeightLimiter is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This is a simple mod that gives you ability to prevent spawn of specific mobs on a specific heights. You can set global limit by list of ModIDs, or create separated groups with custom height range by modid:entity_name
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/heightlimiter
- Owner
- qedi
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15