Villager Override
by JSDfJ
Villager Override changes how villager skins and looks are chosen, so a village can show a different biome appearance than the default.
What it does
The mod lets a server or a single-player world override the biome skin a villager uses. The author gives the example of making villagers look like jungle villagers. Settings are kept in TOML config files, which the mod can move to a new location, and a server-side config override lets a server owner set the values for the world.
The mod runs on the client only, so players install it themselves and servers do not need it. It requires YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) for its settings screen. Mod Menu is optional but strongly recommended on Fabric, because it opens the mod's configuration. The author notes that Integrate Neoforge Config API works alongside it on NeoForge.
Files are published for Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21.6 – 1.21.11, six release versions in total, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later. The code is open source and the source code and issue tracker are public. The latest builds are dated 2026-03-28, after a first release on 2026-03-27.
Key features
Biome skin override
Villagers can be given the skin of another biome, for example a jungle look, through the mod's settings.
TOML config files
Settings are stored in TOML files, and the config location can be moved to another folder.
Settings screen
A configuration screen built with YetAnotherConfigLib lets players change the values in game.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Recording gameplay
The author notes that the mod suits players who want to share gameplay footage without revealing a secret base location, because the village looks can be changed.
Who it’s for: Players who want to change how villagers look in their own world, and server owners who want a consistent villager appearance across a server.
How it compares
Easy Villager Spawn Egg is available for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.21 – 1.21.11, is not open source under the MIT License, and is server required with an optional client. MCA Hat Layer Fix is a NeoForge-only client mod for 1.21.1, open source under the MIT License, and changes only how hats are drawn on villagers.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villager Override | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.6 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-28 |
| Easy Villager Spawn Egg | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2025-12-13 |
| MCA Hat Layer Fix | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-05-26 |
Questions
Does Villager Override need YetAnotherConfigLib?
Does the server need Villager Override installed?
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
In the catalog
Villager Override is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Allows you to override the biome skins of villagers. For example you can make every villager looks like a jungle villager. This mod is perfect if you want to share gameplay footage without revealing the location of your secret base!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/villager-override
- Owner
- JSDfJ
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15