TotemSound
by slashThree
TotemSound replaces the sound that plays when a Totem of Undying saves a player from death with a custom audio file chosen from the local computer.
What it does
The mod changes only the audio of the totem pop, and leaves the totem's effect on the player unchanged. A new button in the pause menu opens a screen where a file can be picked with a standard file browser on the computer. The system checks the selected sound against a maximum length of ten seconds before it is accepted, so longer clips are not used. Pressing Restore Sound brings back the original vanilla totem sound at once.
The mod works in single-player and multiplayer. It is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players join a server that does not run TotemSound. Installation requires Fabric Loader for Minecraft 1.21.1 and the mod file placed in the mods folder of the .minecraft directory, then starting the game with the Fabric profile. Files are published for Fabric across 11 release versions, and the latest file is 1.1 for 1.21.11.
Key features
Custom totem sound
Replaces the default Totem Undying pop sound with a local audio file of the player's choice, applied in-game.
Ten-second limit
Selected audio is checked against a maximum length of ten seconds, and longer files are not accepted.
In-game menu button
A button added to the pause menu opens the sound selection screen without leaving the game.
Local file browser
The sound is picked directly from the computer through a file browser, so no fetching inside the game is needed.
Restore function
Clicking Restore Sound at any time returns the original vanilla totem sound.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want to change only the totem pop sound on their own client, with a local audio file no longer than ten seconds. It does not affect the server or other players.
How it compares
Auto Use Totem is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License; it automates using a totem rather than changing its sound. No Totem Counter is also a Fabric client-side mod, covering 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, but it is not open source and only displays a count of totems. Totem Indicator is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, not open source, and it shows when a totem is held or used.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TotemSound | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-30 |
| Auto Use Totem | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-11-16 |
| No Totem Counter | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-28 |
| Totem Indicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-10 |
Questions
Does TotemSound need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does TotemSound need?
What length of sound file can be used?
In the catalog
TotemSound is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
More from slashThree
Similar mods
What the author says
A client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.1 that allows you to replace the Totem of Undying pop sound with a custom local audio file directly in-game. Author: Petar Platform: Fabric (Minecraft 1.21.1)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/totemsound
- Owner
- slashThree
- Published
- 2026-05-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15