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    Villager Recruits

    Mod

    Recruit villagers and command armies in battles with other players.

    C79/ 100
    • OverviewC
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNone found
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 1.20.1
    • ModpacksIn 2,022
    • ReleasesLatest 29 Jun

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    recruits-1.20.1-1.15.2.jar

    Released 29 Jun 2026 · 2.7 MB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    Why grade C

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    Strengths

    • Security checks passed
    • Widely used

    Points lost

    • No source code link−7 points
    • Some modpacks removed it−3 points
    • No public issue tracker−3 points
    • No release in 4 months−2 points
    All 11 criteria

    • Maintenance

      1 point lost26 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.4 months ago (29 Jun 2026) 11 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.1.20.1 on Forge. 77% of the 516 popular Forge mods updated in the last 6 months also have files for 1.20.1. Latest Minecraft: 26.3. 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 8 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      3 points lost19 / 22
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.70 of the 358 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (20%) See the 70 modpacks7 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.1 of its 16 releases in 2 years needed a quick fix (6%) 7 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5

    • Transparency

      10 points lost0 / 10
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.No link on the project page 0 / 7
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.No link to report problems 0 / 3

    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.3,345,655 4 / 4

    • Track record

      1 point lost7 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.5.1 years, 145 releases 7 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in the latest file for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total79 / 100

    55.9 of the 71 points that apply = 79 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.

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    About

    Villager Recruits lets players build and command villager armies for faction play, territorial claims, sieges, and PvP. Players hire villagers with emeralds, organize recruits into groups, and manage them through custom screens for commands, teams, and recruitment. Command options include setting routes with waypoints on the world map, adjusting formation spacing, holding formations, and directing groups to face a chosen direction. Recruits use food and potions to eat and heal, block attacks with shields, and can be commanded in passive, neutral, or aggressive modes. Faction leaders can set other teams as allies, neutral parties, or enemies, negotiate time-limited peace treaties, and embargo players or factions from trading with villagers and nobles in their claims. The mod also adds claim and siege gameplay, including naturally spawning patrols led by commanders who follow generated routes. With the Siege Weapons mod, a Siege Engineer can steer, reload, repair, and fire ballistas and catapults, following target priorities and ranged commands. Additional features include configurable map fog of war, scout companions that locate enemy players or units, and extensive settings for tailoring gameplay. It supports Minecraft Vanilla Teams and lists compatibility with Small Ships, Epic Knights, and Corpse mods.

    Written from Modrinth and CurseForge . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes the game's code in 3 areas: Mobs and their behaviorChanges 7 game code files in this area: mobs, animals, villagers, projectiles and how they move and act., Game coreChanges 2 game code files in this area: the main loop, lighting and other code the whole game uses. and Server and world logicChanges 1 game code file in this area: the world, commands, scoreboards, saved data and game rules..

    Adds 6 blocks, 7 items, 6 mobs, 5 other entities and 5 key bindings.

    Counted from the names and data files in the mod, so the list may not be complete.

    Keeps all of vanilla Minecraft's textures, models and sounds.

    Often used with it

    See all 29
    Small ShipsBYUNG's Better Nether FortressesAGuard VillagersAYUNG's Better Desert TemplesAYUNG's Better Ocean MonumentsA

    Details

    Creators
    talhanation and mss1r
    License
    All rights reserved
    Downloads
    3.3M
    Created
    5 Sep 2021
    Official pages
    Modrinth , CurseForge

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked its files and read their code, without running it.

    What it can do on your computer

    Creates settings files
    The mod keeps its settings in the config folder of your game, where you can change or delete them. 1 file in your config folder.

    Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.

    How we checked · All 6 latest files checked, last on 16 Oct 2026
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      6 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the one for a recent version. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.
      Read without running it
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.
      Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
    • Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.
      The internet, folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.

    Privacy

    We found nothing it sends

    We read its code without running it: it contacts no web address while you play.

    Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.

    How we checked · Its one file read
    • Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.
      The code of its one file, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares crash reports, usage data and advertisements. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a project collects data on its users or shows advertisements.
      Nothing declared about crash reports, usage data or advertisements.

    AI

    No sign that AI was used to make it

    We looked for AI tools in its texts, files and images and found none.

    No sign of AI in the game

    We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 5 places read
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.
      No AI content or AI features declared.
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      40 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      185 images read
    • Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.
      No AI service, AI library or AI model file
      692 code files read

    Compatibility

    See all 145 files
    Forge
    1.161.191.2126.1

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Needed in your game and on the server, or you cannot join.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.Nothing
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.Nothing
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.It has no file for Minecraft versions newer than 1.20.1. Many recently updated mods still support 1.20.1.

    Related projects

    Projects that need Villager Recruits to work.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsGrade
    Villager WorkersCMod4M downloadsRecruits-Medieval Siege Machine mod compat addonDMod53K downloadsVillager Recruits: Village ExpansionDMod49K downloadsSuperb RecruitsCMod48K downloadsWorkersTFCCMod41K downloadsRecruits WariumBMod38K downloadsVassal & Suzerains: Villager Recruits AddonCMod19K downloadsRanks and Titles (Recruits Addon)CMod18K downloadsTacz:RecruitsCMod15K downloadsRecruits Corpse Patch-Mod14K downloads
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    Modpacks using this project

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    2,022 modpacks include Villager Recruits in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    SteamPunk [LPS]3M downloadslast version with it 14 Nov 2023Age of Fate564K downloadslast version with it 13 Oct 2024Zombies, Cars and Tech !254K downloadslast version with it 25 Apr 2023GenCraft - Forge your world, Create your destiny!249K downloadslast version with it 3 Jan 2026The Everlasting Fog [The Horrors Cave Dweller, Herobrine, & More]218K downloadslast version with it 29 Feb 2024All The Mods - Gravitas² 213K downloadslast version with it 19 Apr 2026Tanks, Ammo, Planes, and Nukes109K downloadslast version with it 15 Mar 2026PandAce's World101K downloadslast version with it 18 Nov 2024Solo Leveling Modpack | SoloCraft90K downloadslast version with it 15 Aug 2025Adventure Life - Legacy75K downloadslast version with it 15 Jan 2025
    1 to 10 of 30123

    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Villager Recruits. Share: how many of the modpacks with Villager Recruits also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    Small ShipsBModin 60% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsYUNG's Better Nether FortressesAModin 44% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsGuard VillagersAModin 42% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsYUNG's Better Desert TemplesAModin 42% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsYUNG's Better Ocean MonumentsAModin 42% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsEpic Knights: Shields Armor and WeaponsAModin 42% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsSerene SeasonsAModin 41% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsYUNG's Better End IslandAModin 40% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsBlueprintAModin 40% of the modpacks with Villager RecruitsYUNG's Better Witch HutsAModin 39% of the modpacks with Villager Recruits
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    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftLoaderVersionSecuritySendsRequires
    1.20.1·Forge1.15.21.15.2 · recruits-1.20.1-1.15.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    Older Minecraft versions
    1.19.4·Forge1.10.81.10.8 · recruits-1.19.4-1.10.8.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.19.2·Forge1.13.21.13.2 · recruits-1.19.2-1.13.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.18.2·Forge1.13.21.13.2 · recruits-1.18.2-1.13.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.16.5·Forge1.5.11.5.1 · recruits-1.16.5-1.5.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.16.3 to 1.16.4·Forge1.1.01.1.0 · recruits-1.16.5-1.1.0.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.

    145 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    1.20.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge1.15.21.15.2 · recruits-1.20.1-1.15.2.jar (main file)·29 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.7 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.15.11.15.1 · recruits-1.20.1-1.15.1.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.7 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.15.01.15.0 · recruits-1.20.1-1.15.0.jar (main file)·10 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.4 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.14.2.31.14.2.3 · recruits-1.20.1-1.14.2.3.jar (main file)·29 Jan 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.4 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.14.2.21.14.2.2 · recruits-1.20.1-1.14.2.2.jar (main file)·27 Jan 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.4 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.14.2.11.14.2.1 · recruits-1.20.1-1.14.2.1.jar (main file)·12 Jan 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.4 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.14.11.14.1 · recruits-1.20.1-1.14.1.jar (main file)·24 Dec 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.4 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.14.01.14.0 · recruits-1.20.1-1.14.0.jar (main file)·6 Dec 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.3 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.51.13.5 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.5.jar (main file)·13 Jun 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.41.13.4 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.4.jar (main file)·3 Jun 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.31.13.3 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.3.jar (main file)·5 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.18.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge1.13.21.13.2 · recruits-1.18.2-1.13.2.jar (main file)·17 Mar 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.19.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge1.13.21.13.2 · recruits-1.19.2-1.13.2.jar (main file)·17 Mar 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.21.13.2 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.2.jar (main file)·16 Mar 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.11.13.1 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.1.jar (main file)·13 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.19.2·Forge1.13.11.13.1 · recruits-1.19.2-1.13.1.jar (main file)·13 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.18.2·Forge1.13.11.13.1 · recruits-1.18.2-1.13.1.jar (main file)·13 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.20.1·Forge1.13.01.13.0 · recruits-1.20.1-1.13.0.jar (main file)·4 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.19.2·Forge1.13.01.13.0 · recruits-1.19.2-1.13.0.jar (main file)·4 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
    1.18.2·Forge1.13.01.13.0 · recruits-1.18.2-1.13.0.jar (main file)·4 Feb 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.0 MB
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    Quick fixes

    In the last 2 years, 1 release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem. This counts in the grade, but it is too few to lose points.

    See them, newest first

    Quick fixesReleases followed within 3 days by a new release that fixes a problem in them.1

    • recruits-1.20.1-1.14.2.3.jar29 Jan 2026fixed crash when siege succsess fixed hud not showing…