{"id":55648,"date":"2026-06-03T05:09:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/defend-your-base\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T05:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:09:40","slug":"defend-your-base","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/defend-your-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Defend Your Base"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>### \ud83c\udf0d General description<\/p>\n<p>Defend Your Base is a dynamic Minecraft mod that turns ordinary survival into a real strategic battle for your territory! You will not only have to build and explore, but also repel waves of attacking mobs trying to destroy your quiet life!<\/p>\n<p>Every few game days, a raid begins, during which hordes of enemies storm your shelter. Survive, defend your buildings and gain experience for a successful defense, or lose all experience for a failed defense!<\/p>\n<p>## Warning!<br \/>\nThis mod is very sensitive to errors in the configuration file! Incorrect syntax of _defendyourbase.json_ may cause the game to crash!<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>An example of my configuration that I&#8217;m playing with<\/summary>\n<pre>\n{\n  \"raidIntervalDays\": 10,\n  \"minSpawnDistance\": 64,\n  \"maxSpawnDistance\": 92,\n  \"raids\": [\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"Insect invasion\",\n          \"listMobs\": [\n              \"enemyexpansion:tarantula\",\n              \"minecraft:spider\",\n              \"minecraft:cave_spider\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:scorpion\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:wasp\",\n              \"alexsmobs:crimson_mosquito\",\n              \"unusualprehistory:encrusted\",\n              \"born_in_chaos_v1:bloody_gadfly\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n              10,\n              14,\n              16,\n              20,\n              22,\n              28\n          ],\n          \"rewardXP\": 1500\n      },\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"Night of the Dead\",\n          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\"born_in_chaos_v1:restless_spirit\",\n              \"biomemakeover:ghost\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n              14,\n              28,\n              40\n          ],\n          \"rewardXP\": 3000\n      },\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"The creeping moon\",\n          \"listMobs\": [\n              \"minecraft:creeper\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:crawler\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:intruder\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:faller\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n              10,\n              10,\n              10\n          ],\n          \"rewardXP\": 2000\n      },\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"A horde of monsters\",\n          \"listMobs\": [\n              \"minecraft:slime\",\n              \"iceandfire:troll\",\n              \"zombiesmore:crawler\",\n              \"zombiesmore:tank_zombie\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:meature\",\n              \"enemyexpansion:goblin\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n            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\"rewardXP\": 3500\n      },\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"The Army of Icy Terror\",\n          \"listMobs\": [\n              \"iceandfire:dread_knight\",\n              \"iceandfire:dread_ghoul\",\n              \"iceandfire:dread_thrall\",\n              \"iceandfire:dread_beast\",\n              \"iceandfire:dread_scuttler\",\n              \"iceandfire:dread_lich\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n              32,\n              32,\n              32\n          ],\n          \"rewardXP\": 8000\n      },\n      {\n          \"nameRaid\": \"Animals in search of the Ark\",\n          \"listMobs\": [\n              \"minecraft:pig\",\n              \"minecraft:cow\",\n              \"minecraft:chicken\",\n              \"minecraft:sheep\",\n              \"alexsmobs:moose\",\n              \"alexsmobs:bison\",\n              \"alexsmobs:kangaroo\",\n              \"alexsmobs:lobster\"\n          ],\n          \"waves\": [\n              48\n          ],\n          \"rewardXP\": 1000\n      }\n  ]\n}\n<\/pre>\n<\/details>\n<p>### \ud83d\udd25 Basic mechanics:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Waves of attacking mobs, including those from other mods! <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 The raids start every few days! <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 A unique base defense experience in minecraft! <\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udff0 Base defenses<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Mobs purposefully attack the player&#8217;s respawn point (_or another designated area_). <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Build fortifications, traps, and defensive structures. <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 If a player tries to fall asleep during a raid, they will be woken up by intense anxiety! <\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udfaf Rewards and progress<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Experience is given for successful defense. <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 If you do not manage to repel the raid before morning, then you lose all experience points. <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 The boss bar shows the remaining mobs and the wave&#8217;s progress. <\/p>\n<p>### \u2699\ufe0f Flexible configuration<br \/>\nIn the config file, you can change: <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 The interval between raids. <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 A list of mobs in waves. <br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 The number of waves and the number of mobs in each wave.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 The amount of experience for successfully repelling the invasion!<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udfae Features:<br \/>\n\u2705 Adaptation to other mods \u2014 compatible with mods that change the length of the day, add new beds, mobs.<br \/>\n\u2705 Deep customization \u2014 you can add your mobs to your unique raid and adjust the balance.<br \/>\n\u2705 Epic sound effects \u2014 alarms, roaring mobs, victory fanfare!<br \/>\n\u2705 Use the bell to find out where the hidden mobs are!<br \/>\n\u2705 Use the _\/startRandomRaid_ command to force a random raid (_It must be night for the raid to start_)<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udce5 Installation:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Download Forge for 1.20.1.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Place the mod file in the mods folder.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Launch the game and configure the configuration for yourself.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Restart the game to apply configs!<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udca1 Game Tips:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Build walls and traps \u2014 without protection, the base will be quickly crushed!<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Use bows and potions \u2014 ranged attacks will help against the crowds.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 Co\u2014op &#8211; it&#8217;s more fun and safer to play with friends!<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 I recommend using AI-enhancing mods for a more immersive experience.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd39 See an example of the configuration in the gallery!<\/p>\n<p>## Special thanks to MCreator for a convenient modding platform!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An exciting mod to defend your base in 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