Villager Leads
Villager Leads lets a player tie a lead to villagers and wandering traders so they follow along, for travel and building on a server.
What it does
Players can attach a villager or wandering trader to a lead and walk it across the world, which turns the nearby villagers into companions for trips to forests, plains and mountains. The lead is the only item the mod adds, and it works in survival and creative worlds alike.
Only the server needs the mod, so players join without installing anything. The mod runs on Fabric alone, with files for 1.15 – 1.21.1, and the latest build is 0.0.3 for 1.21.1, released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. The code is open source, and its source and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Leading villagers
A lead can be attached to a villager so the villager follows the player through the world.
Leading wandering traders
Wandering traders can be led the same way, so players can carry a trader to a chosen spot.
Companions for exploration
Villagers that follow the player can help cultivate crops or craft items while the player explores.
Safe travel
Companions on a lead stay close to the player, which helps them avoid some of the dangers of the open world.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Moving a village
A builder can lead villagers from an old settlement to a new site, keeping the population together.
Server travel
On a multiplayer server, a group of players can take their companions along on long expeditions.
Who it’s for: Players who want villagers to travel with them, and server owners who want a simple lead mechanic without adding client content.
How it compares
LeashVillagers works on the client and server with the MIT License, for 1.21.1 only, and does not have to be on the server. Lead The Villagers is server-side only under the MIT License, for 1.20 – 1.20.3. Pickable Villagers works on client and server with All rights reserved, for 1.16.5 – 1.21.7, while Villager Leads is server-side only and open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villager Leads | Fabric | 1.15 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2024-09-16 |
| LeashVillagers | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-03 |
| Lead The Villagers | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.3 | Server-side only | 2023-12-07 |
| Pickable Villagers | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.21.7 | Client and server | 2026-06-23 |
Questions
Does Villager Leads need to be installed on the client?
Which loader does Villager Leads use?
Which game versions does Villager Leads support?
In the catalog
Villager Leads is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Prepare to witness the emergence of a vibrant tapestry of community within your Minecraft world. Picture this: you, standing tall amidst a bustling village square, surrounded by eager villagers and wandering traders, their eyes filled with anticipation. With a flick of your wrist, you summon the mystical Villager…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/villager-leads
- Owner
- DcmanProductions
- Published
- 2023-06-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-09-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15