Dodger

⭐ — (14 endorsements) 📥 641 downloads 📌 v1.0.0+mc1.21.8 📅 10/12/2025
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By RikkTheGaijin · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/12/2025 📅 Created: 10/12/2025
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2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #543 of 894 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Using it only on local/single-player worlds
✅ Checking server rules before use on multiplayer servers
✅ Being respectful of server communities and their policies

Dodger is a client-side Minecraft mod that automatically dodges projectiles from hostile mobs. With intelligent trajectory detection and precise movement algorithms, you'll never get hit by arrows, fireballs, or other projectiles again!

# 🎯 Smart Projectile Detection • Real-time trajectory analysis - Intercepts and calculates projectile paths • Multi-mob support - Works with 11 different hostile mobs • Predictive targeting - Knows where projectiles will hit before they do • Visual debug overlays - See exactly what the mod is tracking

# 🏃‍♂️ Intelligent Dodging System • Minimal movement - Dodges with maximum 1-block displacement • Safe positioning - Never moves into lava, void, or dangerous blocks • Movement-aware - Considers your current direction to avoid jarring movements • Perpendicular dodging - Moves sideways relative to incoming projectiles

# 🎮 Customizable Configuration • Per-mob toggles - Enable/disable dodging for specific mobs • Debug visualization - Toggle trajectory lines and target boxes • Keybind support - Default 'O' key to open settings (customizable) • Real-time stats - Track dodges and hits in the HUD

# 🛡️ Supported Mobs • Skeleton - Bow attacks • Stray - Bow attacks with slowness • Pillager - Crossbow bolts • Witch - Splash potions • Drowned - Trident throws • Evoker - Fang attacks • Vex - Sword rushes • Piglin - Crossbow bolts • Ghast - Fireballs • Blaze - Fire charges • Shulker - Tracking projectiles

# 🎮 Usage Quick Start Install the mod and launch Minecraft Join any world (works in both Creative and Survival) Open settings with O key Enable dodging for desired mobs Watch as projectiles harmlessly fly past you! Configuration GUI Access the configuration screen by: • O key - Default keybinding (customizable in Controls)

Settings Include: • Enable/disable debug visual overlays • Toggle the on-screen HUD • View and reset statistics

Debug Visualization When enabled, you'll see: • Blue boxes - Aggressive mobs targeting you • Red lines - Projectile trajectories • Red boxes - Predicted impact locations • HUD display - Real-time stats and active threats

# 🔧 Installation Requirements • Minecraft 1. 21. 8 or 1. 21. 10 • Fabric Loader 0. 16. 14+ • Fabric API 0. 129. 0+

Steps Install Fabric Loader Download Fabric API Download Dodger mod Place both JARs in your mods folder Launch Minecraft with Fabric profile

# ⚠️ Important Disclaimer Please read before using:

• Not 100% Perfect - The dodging mechanic is not foolproof. You will still occasionally be hit by projectiles due to timing, positioning, or complex scenarios.

• Server Usage Warning - This mod may be considered cheating on some public multiplayer servers. We strongly recommend:

  • Using it only on local/single-player worlds
  • Checking server rules before use on multiplayer servers
  • Being respectful of server communities and their policies

• Use Responsibly - This mod is intended for enhancing single-player gameplay and should not be used to gain unfair advantages in competitive multiplayer environments.

# ⚙️ Technical Details Performance • Response Time: <20ms projectile detection • Memory Usage: <5MB additional RAM • CPU Impact: Minimal overhead during gameplay • Network: Client-side only, works on any server

Compatibility • ✅ Single Player - Full feature set • ✅ Multiplayer - Complete compatibility • ✅ Dedicated Servers - No server-side requirements • ✅ Cross-Version - Supports 1. 21. 8 and 1. 21. 10

Safety Features The mod includes multiple safety checks: • Block validation - Never dodges into dangerous blocks • Fall protection - Avoids creating dangerous drops • Movement preservation - Maintains your intended direction when possible • Multiplayer compatibility - Works on all servers (client-side only)

License This project is licensed under CC0-1. 0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

# 👥 Authors • GPT5 - AI Architecture & Design • Claude 4. 5 - Implementation & Development • Grok Code Fast - Code Optimization • RikkTheGaijin - Project Management & Testing

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
RikkTheGaijin
Version
1.0.0+mc1.21.8
Downloads
641
Endorsements
14
Category
fabric
Created
10/12/2025
Updated
10/12/2025
Game Versions
1.21.8
Tags
game-mechanics, mobs, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Dodger support?

The author lists 1.21.8. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Dodger?

Version 1.0.0+mc1.21.8, published 2025-10-12 with 641 downloads recorded at the source.

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