{"id":138144,"date":"2026-06-08T07:07:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/shape-shifter-curse\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:07:48","slug":"shape-shifter-curse","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/shape-shifter-curse\/","title":{"rendered":"Shape Shifter Curse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>![Shape Shifter Curse Banner](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/7775f3095512704895e48bdbcea49bced6792af4.png)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"><strong>\u4e5f\u6709\u4e2d\u6587\u7248\u4ecb\u7ecd\u9875\u53ef\u4f9b\u53c2\u8003<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"><\/p>\n<p>Update logs for previous versions can be found here<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>For first-time players, it is recommended to download the Shape Shifter Curse Minimal Mod Pack, which saves time configuring dependency mods<\/p>\n<p>Also try Sinytra Connector Compatible modpack if you want to play with this mod on Forge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Also try these wonderful fan-made extension mods as well!<\/p>\n<p>Shape Shifter Curse Addon by MangZai-120<\/p>\n<p>SSC Xu Addon by xu233333<\/p>\n<p>Feel like the Feral Form isn&#8217;t immersive enough? Try SSC True Feral Addon by fuukushima and challenge yourself to survive without human conveniences!<\/p>\n<p># Update 1.9.0 &#8211; 1.9.1: New spider forms have been released!<\/p>\n<p>![](https:\/\/media.forgecdn.net\/attachments\/description\/1253045\/description_8ef2205c-6f98-4d09-baa1-0bdf3a3cc46b.png)<\/p>\n<p>**New Form**<\/p>\n<p>Spider forms introduce a new silk-based ability system, allowing players to shoot web projectiles, create climbable web structures, hinder enemies, and gain stronger mobility options in later stages.<br \/>\nAdded Spider-exclusive trinkets\/tools gameplay through extra hand slots with different special effects.<\/p>\n<p>__Hint: Searching for cursed spiders in abandoned mineshafts.__<\/p>\n<p>_(Yes, I know spiders in real life don&#8217;t go through metamorphosis development\u2026 This is for gameplay reasons! )_<\/p>\n<p>**Improvements**<\/p>\n<p>For the Sinytra Connector version, the form-specific Trinkets are now compatible with Curios and can be placed directly in the Curios slot.<br \/>\nImproved codex readability with support for longer scrollable text.<br \/>\nAdded more advancement guidance for discovering and collecting forms.<br \/>\nAdded vanilla recipe unlocks for several vanilla-form accessories and tools.<br \/>\nImproved permanent spider form and feral forms&#8217; footstep behavior to better match the form\u2019s movement style.<\/p>\n<p>**Bug Fixes**<\/p>\n<p>Fixed missing Spider form abilities, including missing sounds\/night vision behavior.<br \/>\nFixed spiders incorrectly attacking during the daytime.<br \/>\nFixed several Spider-related item, slot, rendering, and compatibility issues.<br \/>\nFixed a few crash issues that could occur in specific situations.<br \/>\nFixed missing form text, ability entries, and localization keys.<\/p>\n<p>**You can find previous update log here**<\/p>\n<p># Description<\/p>\n<p>![Update 1.0.6 banner, form bat at stage 3 and form feral snowfox](https:\/\/media.forgecdn.net\/attachments\/description\/1253045\/description_a398b41f-a90e-4b6b-9d3d-8f32279e33ba.jpg)<\/p>\n<p>![Update 1.0.5 banner, form feral ocelot and form familiar fox](https:\/\/media.forgecdn.net\/attachments\/description\/1253045\/description_ca856314-cb90-432c-84ac-f03f60c51c89.jpg)<\/h1>\n<p>![Under the Cursed Moon](https:\/\/media.forgecdn.net\/attachments\/description\/1253045\/description_0ee15a57-4eec-4afe-9c16-5bbc11189346.jpg)<br \/>\nAn unknown magical force has altered your body\u2026 When the Cursed Moon rises, certain changes begin to manifest within you.<\/p>\n<p>Shape Shifter Curse is a mod that focuses on gradually transforming into different forms based on vanilla creatures under the influence of the &#8220;Cursed Moon&#8221; and &#8220;Instincts&#8221; mechanics, gaining their unique abilities and drawbacks &#8211; each form with independent models and (potential) special animations!<\/p>\n<p># Features<\/p>\n<p>![Forms](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/e8fce8b36cc2d0157db6f0f9ba8f1fac483a06e5.jpeg)<\/p>\n<p>**Tested and Verified Gameplay Experience**<\/p>\n<p>Balance IS fun &#8211; each form&#8217;s abilities and disadvantages have undergone multiple iterations and extensive testing to add interesting features while respecting the original game experience.<\/p>\n<p>**Carefully Designed Models and Animations**<\/p>\n<p>No need to just imagine &#8211; each form has its own model, along with matching status animations.<\/p>\n<p>**Create Custom Forms and Abilities**<\/p>\n<p>Add your own ideas &#8211; while there are some limitations, you can customize your own forms through data packs + resource packs, including models, unique abilities, instinct changes, and description texts.<\/p>\n<p>Check wiki for more infomation.<\/p>\n<p># How Do I Begin?<\/p>\n<p>When players first join a world, they will receive the Book of Shape Shifter item &#8211; open it and follow the guidance in the achievements page.<\/p>\n<p>Hint: Look for creatures emitting enchantment effects, and collect special drops from creatures during the Cursed Moon event.<\/p>\n<p># Available Forms<\/p>\n<p>Check the mod wiki here:<\/p>\n<p>This mod is still in early development, with more forms to be added later.<\/p>\n<p># Installation<\/p>\n<p>### **Required Mods**<\/p>\n<p>*   Azurelib<br \/>\n*   Pehkui<br \/>\n*   Satin API<\/p>\n<p>### **Recommended Mods**<\/p>\n<p>*   First-person Model: while not required for core functionality, it enables proper first-person models and animations for each form, significantly enhancing immersion.<br \/>\n*   Rich Translatable Text: you can install this mod to display rich colored text in Book of Shape Shifter.<br \/>\n*   Mod Menu: you can conveniently modify the configuration of the mod within the game.<br \/>\n*   Leawind&#8217;s Third Person: Third-person view is the best way to experience various form models and animations. The algorithm used by Leawind&#8217;s Third Person mod allows comfortable and accurate aiming to any direction in third-person view, just like in first-person view, while achieving a cinematic feel.<\/p>\n<p>### **Potentially Incompatible Mods**<\/p>\n<p>Mods that modify character animations (such as AnimationOverhaul, Emotecraft)\u00a0may be incompatible. They might not cause logical conflicts, but using them together may break this mod&#8217;s animations and models.<\/p>\n<p>![a gif image shows human animation wrongly implement on a dog model](https:\/\/media.forgecdn.net\/attachments\/description\/1253045\/description_48c3cc93-4e04-4d05-a244-da3e69b679c4.gif)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ecf0f1;\"><em>especially for feral forms&#8230;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mods that modify combat mechanics (like\u00a0BetterCombat) might cause issues with form abilities related to combat.<\/p>\n<p>Server player optimization mods such as Too Many Players have known issues that can break form animations.<\/p>\n<p># Code Contributors List:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>**solunareclipse1, xu233333, donmor, wwlWang, MaxMobile-ru**<\/p>\n<p>**A huge thank you for your generous work that helped enhance this mod!**<\/p>\n<p># FAQ:<\/p>\n<p>**My character skin got replaced?**<\/p>\n<p>After enabling mod content, player skins will be replaced by the mod&#8217;s built-in skin (aka: the shifter). This is for artistic consistency of form models and respecting other players&#8217; characters.<br \/>\nYou can retain your own skin by using the in-game command:\u00a0`\/shape-shifter-curse keep_original_skin true`<\/p>\n<p>**Does it work on servers?**<\/p>\n<p>Yes!<br \/>\nAfter version 1.0.5, the mod has achieved full server compatibility. If you encounter any problems, please submit an issue report.<\/p>\n<p>**I don&#8217;t like First-person Model&#8217;s first-person view**<\/p>\n<p>After version 1.0.62, form models can display correctly without FirstPerson mod(though we still recommend FirstPerson mod for enhanced immersion).<\/p>\n<p>**How do I transform into other forms?**<\/p>\n<p>Please check the mod wiki<\/p>\n<p>**Are forms permanent?**<\/p>\n<p>Update 1.0.4 added a new feature for permanent form<\/p>\n<p>Please check the mod wiki<\/p>\n<p>**I lost Book of Shape Shifter item**<\/p>\n<p>You can craft a new one with Untreated Moondust + book.<\/p>\n<p>**Is this mod SFW?**<\/p>\n<p>Absolutely!<\/p>\n<p>### Special Thanks<\/p>\n<p>Origins by Apace and Origin Furs by Feintha<\/p>\n<p>This is my first mod project. 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