Citadel Up Mod FAQ

Yes—Citadel Up is a required dependency for any mod that adds custom animated creatures. If a mod needs it, you must install Citadel Up first or those custom mobs won't work at all.

This usually means Citadel Up isn't installed, isn't loading, or is an incompatible version for your content mod. Check your mod folder to confirm Citadel Up is present, then verify both mods are for the same Minecraft version.

.tbl files are Tabula models (easier to animate in the Tabula editor), while .obj files are Wavefront models (more widely compatible). Citadel Up loads both formats so mod creators can use whichever fits their workflow.

This usually means the 3D model file is corrupted, the mod version doesn't match your Minecraft version, or Citadel Up failed to load the model data. Try reinstalling both Citadel Up and the content mod, and check for error messages in your game log.

Yes—include Citadel Up as a dependency in your modpack alongside any mods that require it. Make sure all mods target the same Minecraft version to avoid conflicts.

Citadel Up itself is lightweight, but custom animations and 3D models do use more resources than vanilla mobs. Performance impact depends on how many animated creatures are loaded at once and your hardware.

Any mobs that depend on Citadel Up will fail to load or behave incorrectly. Don't remove it from an active world or modpack—keep it installed as long as you're using mods that need it.

Check that Citadel Up is installed and that both it and your content mod are the correct versions for your Minecraft installation. Look at the crash log for missing model files or version mismatch errors.

Yes—Citadel Up is designed to support many content mods simultaneously. Install it once and any mod that needs it will use the same framework.

Check the mod's description on CurseForge or Modrinth—it will list Citadel Up as a required dependency. If you're unsure, try installing the mod without it; you'll get an error message if it's needed.