Zombies+
by Paragon1
Players who want more variety in zombie encounters can add Zombies+, a Fabric and Forge mod that adds eight new zombie types to the standard world.
What it does
Zombies+ adds eight zombie variants that appear among the usual zombies: Runner, Crawler, Brute, Crossbow, Bow, Shrieker, Axe and Sword. Each keeps the look of the vanilla zombie while changing how it moves or fights, so encounters vary without leaving the familiar style of the game.
The mod is aimed at vanilla-style play and at realistic zombie-survival setups. Settings in the configuration file, written in .json5, control how the new zombies behave, and other mods or resource packs can push their appearance further toward a harsher apocalypse feel.
Installation needs Architectury API and Cloth Config API on both Fabric and Forge. Zombies+ runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files exist for 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 and 1.20.4, and the latest file, 2.1.2, is for 1.20.4. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved, while the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Eight zombie variants
Runner, Crawler, Brute, Crossbow, Bow, Shrieker, Axe and Sword zombies replace the standard encounters with more varied threats.
Vanilla-style appearance
The new zombies are modeled to match the existing Minecraft mobs rather than introducing a separate art style.
Configurable behavior
A .json5 configuration file lets players adjust how the new zombies act in their world.
Modpack-friendly tuning
Other mods and resource packs can be combined with the zombies to shape a more realistic zombie-survival experience.
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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 2
How it compares
Nekomata Zombie Apocalypse is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs client-side only, and it is not open source under its MIT License. Zombie Break & Build covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge from 1.20.1 onward, is server-side only, and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Hard Zombie is a Forge mod for 1.19 – 1.20.6 that runs on client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zombies+ | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-11-10 |
| Nekomata Zombie Apocalypse | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-10 |
| Zombie Break & Build | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-22 |
| Hard Zombie | Forge | 1.19 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-09-16 |
Questions
Does Zombies+ need Architectury API?
Does the server need Zombies+ too?
Can the new zombies be changed?
In the catalog
Zombies+ is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
Zombies+ is a vanilla-friendly Minecraft mod that spices up your gameplay with a bunch of new mobs that fit right into your standard, vanilla world. Zombies+ is all about adding more variety to the usual zombie encounters. These new zombies look and feel like they belong in Minecraft, but they also bring a fresh…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/zombies-plus-frenzied-horde
- Owner
- Paragon1
- Published
- 2024-08-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15