MobWand
MobWand lets a server operator blacklist mob types with a wand so that problem mobs stop spawning in the world.
What it does
Right-clicking a mob with the MobWand adds that mob to a blacklist. Any entity on the list is canceled as it tries to spawn, and blacklisted mobs already in the world are removed at once. Because they are blocked at spawn, they cannot come back once removed. Mobs are identified by their registry ID, such as minecraft:creeper, and the blacklist is stored in a JSON config file that updates automatically when changed.
The wand is managed through commands that require operator level 2. The mobwand list command shows blacklisted mobs, mobwand add and mobwand remove change entries, and mobwand clear empties the whole list. The wand itself is given with /give and can also be taken from the creative tools tab. The mod is a Forge build for 1.20.1 only, runs on the client and server, and is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Blacklist by right-click
Right-clicking a mob with the wand adds its type to the blacklist without typing its ID.
Immediate removal and no respawn
Blacklisted mobs are removed from the world at once and are canceled whenever they try to spawn again.
Command set
List, add, remove and clear subcommands let operators view and edit the blacklist from the chat.
Automatic config saving
The blacklist is kept in a JSON file, and changes made in game are saved to it without a restart.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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Use cases
Removing a problem mob type
An operator who finds one mob type causing trouble on a server can blacklist it in a few clicks, without editing files or restarting.
Keeping a world free of a mob
Because spawn events are canceled, a blacklisted type stays absent from the world after its first removal.
Who it’s for: Server operators who want to stop specific mob types from spawning, especially those who would rather not edit config files by hand.
How it compares
Item Sanitizer is server-side only and works on a different problem, filtering items rather than mobs, and it is not open source. Facing Wand is a client and server Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it does not manage mob spawns. Creative Tab Item Obliverator is a client-side only Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, so it runs without any server-side install.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MobWand | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-10 |
| Item Sanitizer | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2026-06-21 |
| Facing Wand | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-20 |
| Creative Tab Item Obliverator | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-04-30 |
Questions
Does MobWand need to be installed on the client?
Which loader and version does MobWand support?
Who can use the wand commands?
In the catalog
MobWand 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
A simple Forge mod for 1.20.1, for players who want to quickly disable problematic mobs without looking up the id, tweaking a config file and then restarting their game. Simply right-click any mob with the wand to blacklist it (or use commands). Blacklisted mobs are immediately removed from the game world and cannot…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mobwand
- Owner
- BlinkingStars
- Published
- 2025-03-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15