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Improved Happy Ghast Mod FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I tame a Happy Ghast?
Happy Ghasts are automatically tameable in this mod—simply hold any interaction item (brush, cookie, brown mushroom, honey bottle, or goat horn) in your main hand and right-click the ghast to apply an upgrade. Once you've interacted with it, it becomes your companion.
Can I ride my Happy Ghast?
Yes, you can ride your Happy Ghast as a flying mount. The mod ensures you stay seated even when moving through water, unlike vanilla behavior that would knock you off.
What happens if I right-click my ghast with the same item twice?
Right-clicking a second time with the same item removes that specific upgrade and reverts the ghast back to normal for that mechanic. For example, using a brush twice will toggle wandering behavior on and off.
How do I get my Happy Ghast back if it wanders too far?
Bind a goat horn to your ghast by right-clicking it with the horn, then blow the horn whenever you want to summon your companion directly to your location—this works even across different dimensions.
Does the mod work in multiplayer?
The mod is designed for single-player use; behavior in multiplayer servers depends on the server's mod configuration and may vary.
Can I make my Happy Ghast completely silent?
Yes, apply a honey bottle to your ghast to mute all of its sounds completely. Right-click with the honey bottle again to restore normal audio.
What's the fastest my Happy Ghast can fly?
Feed your ghast a cookie to boost its flying speed; the mod description indicates it reaches around ten blocks per second at maximum speed.
Will my Happy Ghast get stuck on terrain if I make it smaller?
Using a brown mushroom shrinks the ghast's hitbox to make it more compact, which can help it navigate tight spaces more easily without getting stuck.
How do I access the mod's settings?
Run the command `/function improved_happy_ghast:about` to open the interactive about panel, where you can find information and adjust settings.
Will I get a warning if my Happy Ghast takes damage?
Yes, the mod displays alert messages on your screen whenever your companion takes damage, whether it happens nearby or far away, so you're always aware of your ghast's health.