NoobGuard
by fronbasal
NoobGuard is a server-side NeoForge mod that stops hostile mobs from targeting players marked as guarded, for players who want a less challenging experience.
What it does
Hostile mobs will not target or damage players on the guarded list while those players are alone, meaning no other guarded player is nearby. The mod also keeps hostile mobs from spawning near guarded players, using a configurable distance around each player. Players who are not guarded are unaffected, so a group can mix guarded and unguarded players.
The guarded list is set by replacing the placeholder UUIDs in the configuration with the actual UUIDs of the players to protect. A configurable alone distance in blocks defines how far a non-guarded player may be before the peace mode stops applying to a guarded player. The mod works on the server alone, so players join without installing it, and it is released under the MIT License without being open source. It is published for NeoForge on 1.21 – 1.21.3.
Install NeoForge for the target Minecraft version and place the NoobGuard file in the mods folder of the server. Debug logging records target prevention, entity removal and spawn prevention events at the DEBUG level for monitoring.
Key features
Guarded players
Players whose UUIDs are listed are protected from hostile mobs targeting or damaging them while they are alone.
Spawn prevention
Hostile mobs are kept from spawning near guarded players within a set distance.
Configurable alone distance
The distance in blocks that separates a guarded player from non-guarded players can be changed in the configuration.
Loot option for removed mobs
An option controls whether hostile mobs removed by the mod drop loot when they are killed.
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: Server owners who run a peace mode for specific players, such as younger players or those who prefer a less challenging experience. Players join without installing the mod.
How it compares
Phantom Prevention, Evoker Prevention, Vindicator Prevention and Piglin Brute Prevention are all server-side NeoForge mods for 1.21 – 1.21.11, released under All rights reserved and not open source, each limiting one mob type. Shedding Bones - Hostile is a client and server NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 under All rights reserved, so every player must install it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoobGuard | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.3 | Server-side only | 2024-11-01 |
| Phantom Prevention | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-13 |
| Evoker Prevention | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-22 |
| Vindicator Prevention | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-22 |
| Piglin Brute Prevention | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-14 |
| Shedding Bones - Hostile | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-04-12 |
Questions
Does NoobGuard need to be installed on the client?
How are guarded players chosen?
In the catalog
NoobGuard is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,974 Mobs mods for NeoForge. 13,252 mods support Minecraft 1.21.3.
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What the author says
NoobGuard is a server-side only Minecraft NeoForge mod (1.21.x) designed to provide a "peace mode" for specific players, allowing them to explore and interact with the world without facing hostile mobs when they are alone or in the presence of other "guarded" players. This is especially useful for players who prefer…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/noobguard
- Owner
- fronbasal
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15