Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only]
If you have spent any time in the End dimension hunting for End Cities and Shulkers, you already know how lonely that void can feel. The Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only] add-on changes that by dropping a talkative little trader right into the purple emptiness. This is a small but delightfully weird mod that adds a goblin you can trade with in The End, and he has plenty to say about a certain other mod.
What Is the Ragna Goblin Add-On?
This mod is an add-on for Goblin Traders, which means you need that core mod installed before anything shows up in your world. Once it is running, a single goblin spawns in the End dimension and offers trades. The twist is that he does not sell anything genuinely powerful. Instead, he peddles fake Draconic Evolution items, which are really just renamed vanilla and Quark items dressed up to look like the real thing.
The whole concept is based on a running gag from the French livestreamer and modpack maker MLDEG. The goblin is obsessed with a specific mod and will not stop talking about it, which makes every trade feel like a joke rather than a transaction. The texture was created by @Febilian, so credit goes to them for the character's look.
Dependencies You Need to Install
Because this is a lightweight add-on rather than a standalone mod, the dependency list matters. Before you download Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only], make sure the following are already in your mods folder:
- Goblin Traders - the required framework that handles spawning and trade logic
- Quark - needed because many of the renamed trade items come from Quark
- Forge 1.16.5 - the only loader and version this build supports
Skip any of these and the goblin simply will not appear. This is also why the mod is locked to a single version. The Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only] release is built specifically for that Forge branch, so dropping it into a 1.18 or 1.20 profile will not work.
Customizing the Trades
The fake Draconic Evolution items are not hardcoded in a way you cannot touch. You can change his trade table through datapack modifications, which means pack makers can rewrite what he offers without editing the mod itself. That flexibility is part of why this add-on fits so neatly into themed modpacks.
If you would rather not deal with him at all, you can block his spawn entirely. Install the NoMoWanderer mod and add "ragnagoblin:ragna_goblin" to its blacklist. That single line stops him from generating in the End while leaving the rest of your Goblin Traders setup untouched.
A Note on the foxygame.net Launcher
Players who would rather skip manual file juggling can grab this add-on through the foxygame.net launcher, which keeps version compatibility in check and handles the Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only] install in a single click. The launcher also tracks updates for your add-ons, so you are not left hunting for a fresh build every time something changes.
How to Install
Learning how to install this add-on is straightforward, especially if you have added Forge mods before. Follow these steps:
- Confirm you are running Minecraft 1.16.5 with a matching Forge build
- Place Goblin Traders and Quark into your mods folder first
- Add the Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only] jar to the same folder
- Launch the game and travel to the End dimension
- Look for the goblin and right-click to open his trade menu
Once he spawns, you will notice the dialogue immediately. He rambles about his favorite mod between every trade, which is the entire point of the joke. The items he hands over may look impressive in your inventory, but a quick inspection reveals them as renamed vanilla or Quark gear.
Is It Worth Adding?
Ragna Goblin [Forge 1.16.5 only] for Minecraft is not a mod that changes progression or hands you endgame power. It is a flavor mod, a small dose of personality in a dimension that usually feels empty. If you enjoy Goblin Traders, appreciate community inside jokes, or want a memorable NPC for a themed pack, this add-on delivers exactly that. Just remember the version restriction, the two dependencies, and the option to blacklist him if his chatter gets old.
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