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Wither Skeleton Totem

by Barribob

Wither Skeleton Totem is a Fabric mod that places totems in the nether, where a crafted wither skeleton skull can be used to change how grinding mob drops works.

FabricClient and serverMIT LicenseOpen source1.16.2 – 1.20

What it does

Totems are uncommon and spawn in the nether, so finding one takes some exploring. Once a totem is placed, mobs gathered near it gain the looting effect that the same looting enchantment provides, which makes mob drop farms more rewarding to build.

Wither Skeleton Totem is also a risk. Monsters close to the totem gain the strength II effect, so a player building a base or farm around one should plan the area carefully. The totem is crafted from a wither skeleton skull, which keeps the feature tied to a late-game target.

The mod requires Fabric API. It runs on the client and the server, so both the server and every player need it. Files are published for Fabric on 1.16.2 – 1.20, with 1.2-1.20 for 1.20 as the latest build from 2023-06-09, under the MIT License, and the source code and issue tracker are public.

Key features

  1. Looting totem

    A totem gives nearby mobs the looting effect, improving the drops from grinding.

  2. Strength risk near totems

    Monsters around a totem gain strength II, so the area needs careful planning.

  3. Uncommon nether spawns

    Totems generate in the nether only occasionally, so they are found rather than common.

  4. Crafted from a skull

    The totem is made from a crafted wither skeleton skull, tying it to that drop.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.201.2-1.20
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.19.41.1-1.19.4
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.20.3.5
1.18.10.2.4
1.180.2.4
1.16.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.16.50.3.2
1.16.40.3.2
1.16.30.3.2
1.16.20.3.2
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

Wither Skeleton Skull Fragments is Fabric only, for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11, and is not open source. Wither Skeleton Propagation is Fabric only, for 1.20 – 1.20.1, is server-side only and is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license. Wither Skull Overhaul is Fabric only, for 1.21 – 1.21.1, runs on client and server and is open source under the MIT License.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Wither Skeleton TotemFabric1.16.2 – 1.20Client and server2023-06-09
Wither Skeleton Skull FragmentsFabric1.21.10 – 1.21.11Client and server2026-03-20
Wither Skeleton PropagationFabric1.20 – 1.20.1Server-side only2023-07-26
Wither Skull OverhaulFabric1.21 – 1.21.1Client and server2025-02-19

Questions

Does Wither Skeleton Totem need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is required, and the mod is published for Fabric only.

Does the server need Wither Skeleton Totem?

Yes. The server and every player need the mod installed.

Why do monsters get stronger near a totem?

Monsters within reach of a totem gain strength II, so players should plan a base or farm around that effect.

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Official listing

Owner
Barribob
Published
2021-01-26
Updated on Modrinth
2023-06-09
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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