Guard Villagers Wiki & Guide

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Guides
Items
Mobs
Configuration
Frequently asked questions
Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Configuring Guard Villagers Spawn Rates and BehaviorWhere the config lives Guard Villagers ships with a configuration file that controls how Guards spawn and behave.…How to Get and Use Guard Spawn Eggs in Guard VillagersObtaining the eggs Guard Villagers adds spawn eggs for its Guard mob plus several vanilla-style mobs (Illusioner,…How to Make Guards Defend Your Village ReliablyGive them a village to defend Guards in this mod are tied to village logic. A Guard with no nearby village, beds, or…Using Guards Alongside Iron and Snow Golems for Base DefenseKnow each defender's role Guard Villagers gives you three defender types via spawn eggs: Guards (sword-and-shield…

Items

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Guard

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

Option	What it does
`Allow guards to naturally patrol villages? This feature can cause lag if a lot of guards are spawned`	.Allow guards to naturally patrol villages? This feature can cause lag if a lot of guards are spawned
`All mobs attack guards`	All mobs attack guards
`armorvillager`	Allow armorers and weaponsmiths repair guard items when down below half durability?
`blacksmith`	Allow blacksmiths to repair Iron Golems below 80 health
`cleric`	Allow clerics to heal players and villagers?
`guardArrows`	Allow guard arrows to hit villager-like mobs?
`AttackAllMobs`	Allow guards to attack all mobs
`Allow guards to convert to zombie villagers upon being killed by zombies?`	Allow guards to convert to zombie villagers upon being killed by zombies?
`GuardsOpenDoors`	Allow guards to open doors
`Allow guards to patrol around villager workstations like golems?`	Allow guards to patrol around villager workstations like golems?
`GuardRaiseShield`	Allow guards to permanently raise their shields?
`Allow guards to sink temporarily to fight mobs that are under water?`	Allow guards to sink temporarily to fight mobs that are under water?
`Allow guards to teleport if following the player`	Allow guards to teleport if following the player
`IllagersRunFromPolarBears`	Allow Illagers to run from polar bears
`Allow Iron Golems to float on water?`	Allow Iron Golems to float on water?
`hotvArmor`	Allow players to give guards stuff only if they have the hero of the village effect?
`RaidAnimals`	Allow raiders to attack farm animals during raids?
`multifollow`	Allow the player to right click on bells to mass order guards to follow them?
`VillagersRunFromPolarBears`	Allow villagers to run from polar bears?
`WitchesVillager`	Allow witches to attack villagers
`amountofHealthRegenerated`	Amount of hearts regenerated
`Angle of how ranged guards determine if a friendly mob is infront of them before firing`	Angle of how ranged guards determine if a friendly mob is infront of them before firing
`Chance for guards to lose durability`	Chance for guards to lose durability
`Chance to drop equipment`	Chance to drop equipment

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get guards to spawn in my village?

Guards spawn naturally in villages over time, and their spawn rate is controlled by the mod's configuration. If none are appearing, check that the config option for natural spawning is enabled and that your village has valid spawnable space.

How do I spawn a guard with a spawn egg?

Use the Guard Spawn Egg on a block to place a guard directly, just like any other spawn egg. The egg is available in the creative inventory or via commands if you have cheats enabled.

Do guards need a village to work, or can I place them anywhere?

Guards can be spawned anywhere with a spawn egg, but they defend most reliably when they have a village or a designated area to patrol. Placing them near beds and workstations helps them treat the spot as a settlement.

Why aren't my guards attacking hostile mobs?

Guards only engage threats within their detection range, so mobs attacking from far away may be ignored. Make sure the guard isn't stuck behind walls or fences, and check the config for any behavior toggles that affect targeting.

How do I give a guard a weapon or armor?

Guards can be equipped by right-clicking them with a weapon or armor piece, similar to how you'd equip a villager or armor stand. They will use the weapon they're given when fighting.

Can guards be healed or do they die permanently?

Guards take damage like any mob and can die if not protected. There is no dedicated healing item, so keeping them armored and supporting them with golems or other guards is the practical way to keep them alive.

Do guards attack other villagers or players?

Guards are neutral toward players and villagers by default and focus on hostile mobs. If you're being attacked by a guard, check whether you've been marked as a threat or whether a config option changes their aggression.

How do I change how often guards spawn?

Open the mod's configuration file and adjust the spawn rate and related options for guards. Changes typically require a game restart or reload to take effect.

Will guards fight alongside iron and snow golems?

Yes, guards, iron golems, and snow golems will all target hostile mobs, so they complement each other in base defense. Snow golems are fragile, so keep them behind guards or walls.

Does Guard Villagers work with other villager or mob mods?

It generally works alongside other villager and mob mods, but overlapping spawn or AI changes can cause conflicts. If guards behave oddly, test with other villager-related mods disabled to isolate the issue.

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