Ripplers
Minecraft’s End dimension has always been a lonely, perilous place. You battle the dragon, gather chorus fruit, and maybe snag an elytra, but there’s never been a way to truly call it home — until now. The Ripplers add-on introduces a charming, vanilla-friendly mob that lets you set a respawn anchor right in the End, turning that alien landscape into a survivable outpost. If you’ve ever wanted a loyal companion that doubles as a lifeline, this mod delivers exactly that.
What Are Ripplers?
Ripplers are new passive entities that float gracefully through the End’s void, their translucent bodies pulsing with a soft, chorus-like glow. They were designed to blend seamlessly with Minecraft’s aesthetic, so they won’t feel out of place next to endermen and shulkers. The models were crafted by the talented artist Availa, who gave them a delicate, almost jellyfish-like appearance that makes them instantly recognizable. These creatures aren’t just decorative — they hold the key to a brand-new respawn mechanic that can change how you approach End exploration.
How to Find and Tame Ripplers
Ripplers spawn naturally in the End, drifting around the outer islands. They’re curious by nature and will follow you if you hold a chorus fruit in your hand. This is the first step to taming them. Unlike wolves or cats, you don’t feed them the fruit — you simply use it to get their attention. Once a Rippler is following you, you’ll need a trimmed chorus flower to complete the bonding process.
Trimming a chorus flower is easy but requires a bit of preparation. Right-click on any chorus flower with shears, and it will transform into a trimmed chorus flower. Be warned: this uses up a lot of shear durability, so bring a fresh pair or an anvil to repair them. The trimmed flower is the block that will eventually become your respawn point, but it needs a Rippler to activate it.
Setting Your Respawn Point
With a trimmed chorus flower placed in the world and a Rippler following you, the magic happens. Ripplers are naturally drawn to trimmed chorus flowers if they’re within range. When a Rippler gets close enough, it will “bind” to the flower, and you’ll see a visual cue — the flower starts to shimmer, and the Rippler hovers protectively nearby. Once bound, the Rippler won’t follow chorus fruit anymore; its loyalty is now tied to that block.
To finalize your respawn point, simply right-click on the bound trimmed chorus flower. From that moment on, as long as the Rippler is alive and the block remains intact, you’ll respawn there instead of at your bed or the world spawn. This is a game-changer for long-term End projects, like building a base or farming shulkers. The vanilla advancement system even guides you through the process, so you can discover the steps organically without reading a guide.
Healing and Maintenance
Ripplers can’t be healed directly with potions or food, but they have a built-in recovery mechanism. While bound to a trimmed chorus flower, a Rippler will slowly regenerate health over time. This makes it crucial to protect both the mob and its flower from harm. Keep the area well-lit to prevent hostile mob spawns, and consider building a small shelter around the flower to shield it from stray endermen or accidental damage.
If you’re using the foxygame.net launcher, you can install Ripplers directly from its add-on catalog with a single click, and the launcher will automatically keep the mod updated so you never miss a compatibility patch. That means you can focus on building your End sanctuary without worrying about manual file management.
Risks and Rewards
Every respawn carries a small risk: there’s a 1 in 10 chance that the trimmed chorus flower will break when you respawn. If that happens, the Rippler becomes unbound and may wander off, so you’ll need to quickly re-trim a flower and lure it back. This adds a layer of tension that keeps the mechanic balanced — you can’t just set it and forget it forever. It’s wise to keep spare trimmed chorus flowers and shears in a nearby chest, just in case.
On the flip side, the reward is immense. You can explore the End’s farthest reaches, build elaborate farms, or even create a network of respawn points across multiple islands. Ripplers make the End feel less like a one-time boss arena and more like a true dimension worth settling.
Supported Versions and How to Install
Ripplers is available for Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.19.4, with plans to support newer versions as they stabilize. The mod runs on the Fabric loader, so you’ll need Fabric API installed. Forge compatibility is not yet available, but the lightweight Fabric setup ensures smooth performance even on lower-end systems.
To download Ripplers, head to CurseForge or Modrinth and grab the latest .jar file. Place it in your mods folder alongside Fabric API, and you’re ready to go. If you’re new to modding, the process is straightforward: install Fabric, drop the files in, and launch the game. Many players also use the foxygame.net launcher to streamline this — its built-in mod browser lets you search for Ripplers and install it without ever leaving the launcher, handling all dependencies automatically.
Why Ripplers Deserves a Spot in Your Modpack
What sets Ripplers apart is how naturally it fits into vanilla gameplay. There are no complex GUIs, no overpowered items — just a clever use of existing mechanics like chorus fruit and shears. The mob’s behavior feels intuitive, and the respawn system adds meaningful progression without breaking immersion. Whether you’re a solo survivalist or building a community server, Ripplers for Minecraft enriches the End experience in a way that feels like it could have been part of the game all along.
So next time you venture through the End portal, keep an eye out for those drifting, glowing shapes. With a little patience and a pair of shears, you’ll have a loyal Rippler by your side — and a safe place to call home in the void.