RideAnything: The Mod That Lets You Mount Any Mob in Minecraft
Have you ever stared at a bat fluttering overhead and thought, "I want to ride that"? Or watched a dolphin slice through the waves and wished you could hitch a ride? RideAnything turns those daydreams into reality. This lightweight mod removes the limits on what you can mount, letting you right-click almost any creature in the game and climb aboard. Whether you are a builder looking for a laugh or a survival player hunting for creative transport, this add-on delivers instant fun.
What RideAnything Actually Does
At its core, RideAnything changes one simple rule: if it is a mob, you can ride it. That includes vanilla creatures like bats, dolphins, chickens, and even hostile mobs such as creepers and zombies. It also works with mobs added by other mods, which makes it a fantastic companion for heavily modded worlds. The mod is server compatible, so you can bring the chaos to multiplayer sessions without breaking anything.
The mod gives you a configurable toggle. By default, you press the "R" key to switch riding on or off. You can find this key binding, or change it, in the "Gameplay" category of the controls menu. When riding is enabled, a simple right-click on a mob mounts you instantly. When disabled, everything behaves like normal Minecraft, which is handy when you need to interact with villagers or breed animals without accidentally climbing on their heads.
Supported Versions and Loaders
RideAnything is built for the Java Edition and targets two popular release lines: Minecraft 1.16.5 and 1.18.2. Both are Fabric mods, so you will need the Fabric loader installed before you begin. These versions remain favorites among players because they support a huge library of other Fabric add-ons, meaning RideAnything slots neatly into an existing modpack. If you play on one of these versions, you are good to go.
How to Install RideAnything
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps:
- Install the Fabric loader for your chosen Minecraft version (1.16.5 or 1.18.2).
- Place the Fabric API jar into your mods folder, since RideAnything depends on it.
- Download RideAnything from a trusted mod hosting site and drop the jar into the same mods folder.
- Launch the game using your Fabric profile and check the mods list to confirm it loaded.
- Open Controls, find the "R" key binding under "Gameplay," and adjust it if it clashes with another mod.
If you prefer a smoother path, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole setup for you: search its built-in catalog, click once, and RideAnything installs with the correct Fabric version and dependencies already matched. That same launcher also pushes automatic updates, so when a new build of RideAnything appears you never have to hunt for the file manually.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
Once you are mounted, movement follows the mob's own behavior. Dolphins swim where they like, bats fly erratically, and land mobs wander at their own pace. You cannot fully steer most creatures, so treat riding as a chaotic joyride rather than precise transport. That said, a few tricks make it more useful:
- Ride a dolphin to cross oceans quickly while it leaps through water.
- Mount a bat to reach high ledges, though expect a bumpy flight.
- Use the toggle key to disable riding before trading with villagers.
- Combine it with other mob mods to ride creatures that were never meant to be mounts.
Because the mod works with modded mobs too, the possibilities grow with every add-on you install. A dragon from one mod, a giant from another, a simple cow from vanilla, all become potential rides.
Final Thoughts
RideAnything is one of those small mods that punches far above its weight. It asks a silly question, "why not ride everything?", and answers it with clean, configurable code that respects your controls and your server. If you are running Minecraft 1.16.5 or 1.18.2 on Fabric and want a fresh way to explore, this is an easy recommendation. Grab it, remap the key if you need to, and see how far a bat can actually take you.