Mount Charge Damage
Ever wished you could just ride down a zombie horde instead of dismounting to swing a sword? With the Mount Charge Damage mod, your trusty steed becomes a weapon in its own right. This add-on transforms your horses, donkeys, mules, camels, and even nautiluses into devastating battering rams, inspired by the classic Mount & Blade combat feel. It’s not just about raw power—it’s about control, customization, and turning every mounted charge into a tactical decision.
What Does Mount Charge Damage Do?
At its core, the mod lets your mounts deal damage simply by running into mobs. No more awkward knockbacks or getting swarmed while you try to maneuver. Instead, you get a satisfying, physics-driven collision system that rewards speed and timing. The original description sums it up perfectly: "Horses, donkeys, mules, camels, nautiluses, etc. trample mobs by running into them, Mount & Blade-style." But the real magic lies in the config file, which is incredibly deep.
Targeting and Damage Variables
You’re not stuck with a one-size-fits-all approach. The mod gives you granular control over who gets trampled. You can set the targeting type to hit monsters only, leaving passive animals alone, or switch it to all mobs for a more chaotic playthrough. Beyond that, you can tweak various damage variables and multipliers. Want a warhorse that one-shots creepers? Go ahead. Prefer a gentle nudge that just pushes mobs around? That’s possible too.
Mount Attributes and Armor Contribution
Your mount’s stats matter. The mod factors in mount attributes and armor value contribution to the final damage output. A heavily armored horse with high health will naturally hit harder than a bareback donkey. This encourages you to invest in better saddles, horse armor, and even breeding for superior stock. It adds a layer of RPG progression to your stable management.
Speed, Falling, and Collision Mechanics
Charge damage isn’t just about touching a mob. You need momentum. The mod introduces speed and falling thresholds that must be met before damage is applied. This prevents you from just standing still and clipping through enemies. You’ll need to build up a gallop or drop from a height to trigger the effect. This makes every charge feel earned and impactful.
You also control how frequent the mod deals damage or checks collisions. Lower the tick rate for performance, or raise it for more consistent hits. The mount collision box size while running or falling is also adjustable, letting you fine-tune the "hitbox" of your steed. A larger box means easier hits but less precision, while a smaller one rewards skilled riders.
Push Intensity and Death Messages
When you do connect, you can control the horizontal and vertical push intensity. Do you want to send zombies flying into the air, or just knock them aside? The choice is yours. Additionally, you can toggle whether to show death messages caused by charge damage. This is great for multiplayer servers where you want to broadcast your epic cavalry charges, or for keeping chat clean on a busy server.
Which Mounts Can Charge?
The mod is not limited to vanilla creatures. You can specify which mounts are allowed to deal charge damage using their registry names. For example, you can add minecraft:horse, minecraft:donkey, or even custom entries like custom:dragon. This makes the mod incredibly compatible with other fantasy or creature mods. You can also set mount-specific damage multipliers, so a camel might deal more knockback while a mule deals more raw damage.
Compatibility and Loaders
This mod is built for the Fabric loader and supports recent Minecraft versions, typically 1.19.x and 1.20.x. The config file is generated on first run, so you can easily tweak values without needing external tools. It’s a lightweight add-on that doesn’t bloat your game, making it perfect for modpacks focused on exploration or combat.
How to Install and Download
Getting started is simple. To download Mount Charge Damage, head to a trusted mod repository like Modrinth or CurseForge and grab the latest jar file. Make sure you have Fabric API installed as a dependency. For a seamless experience, you can also use the foxygame.net launcher, which offers a one-click install for Mount Charge Damage for Minecraft, pulling the correct version and dependencies automatically so you don't have to fuss with manual file placement.
Once downloaded, the how to install process is standard: drop the jar into your mods folder and restart the game. The foxygame.net launcher also handles version compatibility checks, so if you're unsure which Minecraft build you're on, it will pick the right one for you. After launching, you’ll see a new config file in your config directory. Open it with any text editor to start tweaking.
Exploring the Configs
Don’t be intimidated by the sheer number of options. The mod author encourages experimentation: "Explore the configs & adjust to best suit you." Start with the default values, play around, and then adjust the multipliers to match your playstyle. If you find a bug or have a suggestion, the author welcomes feedback. The current version is v0.02, so expect active development and potential new features.
Mount Charge Damage turns your simple rides into a core combat mechanic. Whether you’re a solo player clearing out villages or a server admin looking for a fun PvP twist, this mod delivers. It’s a fresh take on mounted combat that rewards planning, speed, and a good horse. So saddle up, set your thresholds, and ride headfirst into the fray.