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Zombie Variants

by Lupin · for Minecraft

Add 15 variants of zombies that can appear in different biomes!

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About Zombie Variants

From Modrinth

Add 15 variants of zombies that can appear in different biomes!

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Tired of seeing the same old zombie over and over again? Since the early days of Minecraft, the zombie's appearance hasn't changed much — and while that's fine, why not add a little more variety?

This mod introduces 15 new zombie variants, each designed to spawn in specific biomes, bringing more life (or un-life) to your world! Don't worry — the classic zombie will still appear in most common biomes like plains. But now, depending on where you are, you'll encounter new types of zombies that match their surroundings.

For example:

  • In snowy or frozen areas, you'll meet the Frozen Zombie.

Below, you'll find a detailed list of each zombie variant and the biome it spawns in.

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Summary

Each zombie type is designed to fit the environment it spawns in, offering new challenges and a fresh look as you explore different parts of the world. Whether you're wandering snowy mountains or deep caves, there's always a new undead threat lurking nearby.

Zombie Variants by Biome:

  • Frozen Zombie – Spawns in: Jagged Peaks, Frozen Peaks, Grove, Snowy Slopes, Snowy Taiga, Snowy Beach, Snowy Plains and Ice Spikes.
  • Cherry Zombie – Spawns in: Cherry Grove.
  • Pale Zombie – Spawns in: Pale Garden.
  • Jungle Zombie – Spawns in: Jungle, Sparse Jungle.
  • Bamboo Zombie – Spawns in: Bamboo Jungle.
  • Swamp Zombie – Spawns in: Swamp.
  • Mangrove Zombie – Spawns in: Mangrove Swamp.
  • Desert Zombie – Spawns in: It will only appear in the pyramids. In the rest of the desert the Husk will continue to appear..
  • Badlands Zombie – Spawns in: Badlands, Eroded Badlands.
  • Dark Zombie – Spawns in: Deep Dark.
  • Lush Zombie – Spawns in: Lush Caves.
  • Dripstone Zombie – Spawns in: Dripstone Caves.
  • Mushroom Zombie – Spawns in: Mushroom Fields.
  • Savanna Zombie – Spawns in: Savanna, Savanna Plateau.
  • Cave Zombie – Spawns in: Caves (general underground areas).
FAQ

Does it work on servers?

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Can this mod be used in modpacks?

Of course! As long as it is published only on Modrinth or CurseForge. Uploading it to any other platform would be violating our rights and is not allowed at all.

However, we are really grateful if you consider adding it to your Modrinth or CurseForge modpack. If you need any small changes or have any questions, contact us!

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Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Supports 6 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.8.

Loaders

Runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Zombie Variants on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers. We download it from Modrinth, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server type needed
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
1.0.3, released 2025-07-29

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Fabric1.21 to 1.21.8 (5 versions)1.21.8
NeoForge1.21 to 1.21.8 (5 versions)1.21.8
Forge1.20.11.20.1

From 5 recorded builds of Zombie Variants.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.0.32025-07-291.21.6 to 1.21.8 (3 versions)NeoForge
1.0.32025-07-291.21.6 to 1.21.8 (3 versions)Fabric
1.0.32025-07-291.21 to 1.21.1 (2 versions)NeoForge
1.0.32025-07-291.21 to 1.21.1 (2 versions)Fabric
1.0.32025-07-291.20.1Forge

Run Zombie Variants on a Minecraft server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Modrinth as “Mods”

Creatures & NPCs

Adds or changes creatures, NPCs and how they behave.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Modrinth lists Zombie Variants as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
FabricForgeNeoForge
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.21.8 and 5 earlier

Verified at the source

  • ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorLupin, as published on Modrinth
  • ✓LicenseLicenseRef-All-Rights-ReservedFree

Zombie Variants, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Zombie Variants?

Modrinth lists Zombie Variants as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

Is it free?

Yes. Zombie Variants is free to download from Modrinth. Its license is LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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