Mob Chains
by jwaxy
Mob Chain adds a utility item that lets players attach an iron-chain leash to almost any mob, hostile ones included.
What it does
After a player obtains the Mob Chain item, a right-click on whichever mob they want to chain attaches it, much like a leash. The item is meant for moving creatures that a regular lead cannot hold, such as zombies, and for carrying mobs between places in a world. Several situations call for it, from building zoos and museums to shifting hostile crowds out of the way.
The chain is crafted with the same pattern as a lead, except that iron chains replace the string. The result is a sturdier attachment that does not snap the way a plain lead can. Transporting guardians is one practical use, with players able to exploit their effects while moving them around.
Installation needs Fabric API. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. Files are published for Fabric only, for game version 26.2, and the source code and issue tracker are public. The code is released under the MIT License.
Key features
Mob Chain item
A utility item that attaches to a mob with a right-click, after the player has obtained it.
Hostile mob support
The chain works on hostile mobs as well as passive ones, including zombies, so they can be carried along.
Iron chain recipe
Crafted like a lead but with iron chains instead of string, giving a leash that holds more firmly.
Guardian transport
Guardians can be chained and moved, letting players take advantage of the effects they carry.
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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
Zoos and museums
Mobs can be relocated between displays, so a builder can arrange exhibits without luring each creature by hand.
Moving hostile mobs
Zombies and other hostile creatures can be led to a new spot instead of being fought in place.
Who it’s for: Players who build zoos, museums or mob farms and want to move creatures that a plain lead cannot hold. Server owners who run adventure maps with chained mobs also benefit from the sturdier attachment.
How it compares
Escortation MC is a Fabric mod for 26.2 that also runs on client and server and is released under the MIT License. Leash Villager is a Fabric server-side only mod for 1.21.9 – 26.3 released under All rights reserved, so players join it without installing anything. All Mobs Hostile is a server-side only Fabric mod for 26.1.2 under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mob Chains | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-02 |
| Escortation MC | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-31 |
| Leash Villager | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| All Mobs Hostile | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-15 |
Questions
Does Mob Chain need Fabric API?
Does Mob Chain have to be installed on the server?
Can the Mob Chain attach to hostile mobs?
In the catalog
Mob Chains is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
A Minecraft mod that adds a new item, the "Mob Chain". This new item allows you to attach a sturdy leash made of iron chain to every mob including hostile mobs.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mob-chains
- Owner
- jwaxy
- Published
- 2026-09-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15