Simple Manhunt
by Tex1
Simple Manhunt is a server-side Fabric minigame in which hunters chase runners using tracking compasses, and it targets the 1.16.1 release only.
What it does
Roles are assigned at the start of a game, with some players as hunters and others as runners, and the manhunt begins once the game starts. Hunters receive tracking compasses that point to the nearest runner in real time, and the compass keeps updating while the runner moves through other dimensions by pointing to the last known position. Several runners can take part at once: a runner who is eliminated becomes a spectator and may watch freely until the game ends, while the game ends only when the runners are eliminated or the Ender Dragon goes down.
The mod also includes a grace period, configurable through a command, during which hunters are slowed at the start, and dragon kill detection that counts melee, bed explosions, command kills and player-credited kills. Roles can be changed mid-game, and the commands support tab autocomplete. Installation requires Fabric, and the mod is server-side only, so players join without installing anything. Files are published for 1.16.1 alone, and the server property allow-flight=false is recommended to avoid players being kicked for flying in some situations.
Key features
Tracking compass
Hunters get a compass that points to the nearest runner and updates every tick, with a dead zone that spins it when close.
Compass cycling
Right-clicking the compass cycles between specific runners, and a hunter who dies receives a new compass automatically.
Grace period
A configurable grace period slows hunters at the start of a game, set with the manhunt setgrace command.
Multi-runner games
A game can have several runners, and the last runner standing is the winner; hunters win by eliminating a runner.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Dedicated server games
Server owners run manhunt rounds for groups of players, since the mod needs nothing on the client.
Who it’s for: Server owners and groups of players who want a structured hunt with tracking compasses and a dragon-based win condition on a Fabric 1.16.1 server.
How it compares
Manhunt Compass is server-side only, open source under the Apache License 2.0, and covers 1.16 – 1.20.6 on Fabric. Manhunt Fabricated is server-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and covers 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 on Fabric. Simple Manhunt is not open source and is released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Manhunt | Fabric | 1.16.1 | Server-side only | 2026-09-01 |
| Manhunt Compass | Fabric | 1.16 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2024-05-02 |
| Manhunt Fabricated | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.20.4 | Server-side only | 2024-01-03 |
Questions
Does Simple Manhunt need to be installed on clients?
Which Minecraft version does Simple Manhunt support?
Does Simple Manhunt require other mods?
In the catalog
Simple Manhunt is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 1,895 mods support Minecraft 1.16.1.
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What the author says
A simple, no-fluff manhunt mod for Fabric 1.16.1 dedicated servers. Hunters chase runners -- last runner standing loses, or runners win by killing the Ender Dragon. There is a known issue where players get kicked for flying in certain situations. In server.properties set allow-flight=false to prevent this.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-manhunt
- Owner
- Tex1
- Published
- 2026-05-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15