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Dragon Survival: Alternate Altar Recipes
1.20.1forge

Dragon Survival: Alternate Altar Recipes

An Addon for Dragon Survival. This mod adds a new crafting recipes for Dragon Altars in the Dragon Survival Mod

332downloads
Forbidden recipes By Anoosh
1.20.1forge

Forbidden recipes By Anoosh

Forbidden Recipes is a mod that adds crafting recipes for some of Minecraft's most elusive items, including the dragon egg, barrier block, elytra, and more. This mod lets you craft powerful or rare items that were previously unobtainable in survival mode.

241downloads
Hurry Up!
1.20quilt

Hurry Up!

Kills you like its hardcore mode if you dont beat the dragon fast enough.

195downloads
Hardcore Runs
1.21.11

Hardcore Runs

HardcoreRuns is a Paper plugin that generates fresh, temporary worlds for every attempt to defeat the Ender Dragon. It features toggleable permadeath mode complete with stat tracking and a lobby hub, all without requiring players to install any mods.

187downloads
hunterkill
1.12

hunterkill

In HunterKill’s survival chase, hunters track with strength sticks and compasses; runners evade with knockback sticks, winning by slaying the Ender Dragon, while hunters triumph by eliminating all runners (respawning infinitely but losing gear).

135downloads
Survival-Friend
1.16

Survival-Friend

prevents creeper block damage and crop trampling, enables portal based farms on SMP, offers /tpa features and global totem pop messages and the ability to make the ender dragon a bit harder.

118downloads
HardModeMod
26.2fabric

HardModeMod

A hardcore difficulty mod for Minecraft. After killing the Ender Dragon, the game becomes significantly harder permanently.

96downloads
The Fallen King - Ultimate Survival Challenge
1.20spigot

The Fallen King - Ultimate Survival Challenge

Extreme Bosses, Ninja Enderman AI & The Fallen King Dragon Phase.

47downloads
MC-challanges
1.21

MC-challanges

Take your Minecraft survival to the next level with this ultimate Challenge Plugin! Features Block Randomizers, Random Teleports and mutch more, and a built-in timer with instant world resets. Can you beat the Ender Dragon before chaos takes over?

20downloads
Dragon Spider Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1)
1.21.1neoforge

Dragon Spider Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1)

Dragon Spider Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod extends Dragon Survival with playable spider forms and colony-building mechanics. You can transform into a giant arachnid that hunts for meat, spins special webs, and raises loyal spider minions. Spiders in this mod molt to grow bigger instead of aging normally over time. You must defend your territory, […]

Night Striker Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Hunt From the Shadows
1.21.1neoforge

Night Striker Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Hunt From the Shadows

Night Striker Dragon Survival Addon Mod adds a fast, stealthy playable dragon species to Dragon Survival. This mod introduces custom dragon models, specialized plasma attacks, and unique survival traits. Players can climb walls, unleash explosive blasts, and blend into dark surroundings while exploring their world. Features: Adds the playable Night Striker species complete with unique […]

Glacial Engine Wyvern Mod (1.21.1) – Soar and Fight As a Nitrogen Powered Wyvern
1.21.1neoforge

Glacial Engine Wyvern Mod (1.21.1) – Soar and Fight As a Nitrogen Powered Wyvern

Glacial Engine Wyvern Mod adds a nitrogen-powered dragon species for Dragon Survival. This tech-themed aerial fighter features a lapis mechanical skeleton that circulates liquid nitrogen instead of blood. It relies on cold atmospheric gases to fuel its flight, defense, and long-range projectile attacks. Players taking control of this dragon must manage internal nitrogen reserves while […]

True Ending 9minecraft Mod (26.2) – Battle a Multi-Phase Ender Dragon

True Ending 9minecraft Mod (26.2) – Battle a Multi-Phase Ender Dragon

True Ending 9minecraft Mod transforms the Ender Dragon into an intense final boss with multiple combat phases. It replaces the plain dragon fight with dangerous attacks, screen-shaking effects, and new visual hazards across the End island. Defeating the dragon triggers a cinematic story finale instead of the usual end poem, giving your survival playthrough a […]

Glacial Wing Sovereign Mod (1.21.1) – Survive the Wilds As a Deadly Frost Dragon
1.21.1neoforge

Glacial Wing Sovereign Mod (1.21.1) – Survive the Wilds As a Deadly Frost Dragon

Glacial Wing Sovereign Mod adds the Frost Dragon species to Dragon Survival. This mod mixes icy magical powers with tactical weapons and special tools. You can freeze hostile mobs from long distances while managing your body temperature in hot environments. It brings new models, animations, and custom items to give you a fresh dragon survival […]

Frostfire Dragon Dragon Survival Add on Mod (1.21.1) – Master Frostfire Dragon
1.21.1neoforge

Frostfire Dragon Dragon Survival Add on Mod (1.21.1) – Master Frostfire Dragon

Frostfire Dragon Dragon Survival Add on Mod adds a brand new magical dragon species for Dragon Survival. It lets you play as a powerful glowing creature that mixes ice and fire magic together. You get special powers that help you fight back when enemies attack you, making it a fun choice for players who like […]

Draconic Spells Mod (1.20.1) – Unleash Fire and Ice Magic Using Dragon Hearts
1.20.1forge

Draconic Spells Mod (1.20.1) – Unleash Fire and Ice Magic Using Dragon Hearts

Draconic Spells Mod adds new spells for Iron's Spells and Spellbooks. It brings magic themed around the Ice and Fire mod into your game. You can cast elemental attacks and protect yourself with special dragon abilities. The mod focuses on using dragon hearts to give you unique powers for combat and survival. Features: Brings two […]

Wing Kirin Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Dominate the Overworld Skies
1.21.1neoforge

Wing Kirin Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Dominate the Overworld Skies

Wing Kirin Dragon Survival Addon Mod adds a new mythical species to Dragon Survival. It lets you play as a powerful Chinese beast from the Nine-Layered Heaven. The creature casts strong magic spells that deal heavy damage and bring powerful effects to your world. Features: Natural Flight: You can fly through the skies from the […]

Be Bee Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Transform Into a Flying Bee
1.21.1

Be Bee Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod (1.21.1) – Transform Into a Flying Bee

Be Bee Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod extends Dragon Survival with a brand new creature transformation. It turns your normal human character into a flying insect with magic powers. You get to command worker bees, collect nectar from flowers, and build your own hive while playing with friends. Features: Bee Magic: You restore your magic […]

Typewriter Day Counter Mod (26.1.2, 1.20.1) – Day Counter Title Display
1.20.1fabric

Typewriter Day Counter Mod (26.1.2, 1.20.1) – Day Counter Title Display

Some players have the habit of playing on a single survival world for a very long time. Even after they beat the ender dragon, they continue grinding, building farms and continuing progression in that world. Typewriter Day Counter Mod is a simple, light-weight mod that shows a title overlay for every new day in your […]

Leafs Variants Mod (1.18.2) – Expanding the Skies of Berk
1.18.2forge

Leafs Variants Mod (1.18.2) – Expanding the Skies of Berk

Leafs Variants Mod is an addon for the Isle of Berk mod that expands the dragon ecosystem with over 200 variants and several quality-of-life features. It is designed for survival and multiplayer, improving immersion without breaking balance. Features: 200+ unique dragon variants Variants blend naturally with existing dragons Each dragon feels visually distinct and collectible […]

Dragon Mine Z Mod (1.20.1) – Dragon Ball Z Adventure
1.20.1forge

Dragon Mine Z Mod (1.20.1) – Dragon Ball Z Adventure

Dragon Mine Z Mod is an immersive Minecraft mod inspired by Dragon Ball, bringing a full anime-style progression system into survival gameplay. Create and customize your own character from multiple races, level up detailed stats and skills, unlock powerful transformations, and explore iconic locations like Kami’s Lookout and Planet Namek. Collect the Dragon Balls, summon […]

Dragons Survival Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Play as a Dragon
1.21.1forge

Dragons Survival Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Play as a Dragon

Dragons Survival Mod accommodates a prospect to play survival as a Dragon. Who doesn't want to be a dragon? The all-mighty creature that rule the sky, leaving no trail behind of its preys. However, the Dragons are not invariably big and powerful, they had to mature, grow just like we human once did. To be […]

Craemon Craftable Elytra Mod (1.21.8, 1.21.1) – Crafting Recipe For Elytras
1.21.8fabric

Craemon Craftable Elytra Mod (1.21.8, 1.21.1) – Crafting Recipe For Elytras

In the vanilla game, elytras are considered as a treasure item. The only way you can obtain an elytra in the vanilla survival game is by beating the dragon and then searching for end cities with the floating ship. One end city with a ship will get you one elytra. If you are playing on […]

Ender Trigon Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.2) – Hardcore version of Ender Dragon
1.20.1neoforge

Ender Trigon Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.2) – Hardcore version of Ender Dragon

Ender Trigon Mod is a mod that enhances the Ender Dragon fight, giving the beast three heads and providing more of a challenge. Features: The dragon now has a total of three heads. New abilities: The dragon will now strafe the player more often then previously. It'll also shoot dragon fireballs more often as well. […]

Dragon Mounts Legacy Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Hatch, Tame, and Ride Dragons
1.21.1forge

Dragon Mounts Legacy Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Hatch, Tame, and Ride Dragons

Dragon Mounts Legacy Mod is a mod that focuses on bringing dragons into Minecraft worlds. These dragons, which players can spawn by hatching eggs, can be tamed. Once tamed, they will accompany players on their journeys and can be ridden to fly in survival mode. This mod is inspired by the old Dragon Mounts mod, […]

Vanilla Stoneblock Mod (1.21.4, 1.20.1) – Unique Progression Path
1.21.4fabric

Vanilla Stoneblock Mod (1.21.4, 1.20.1) – Unique Progression Path

Vanilla Stoneblock Mod challenges players with a specific progression path while allowing freedom to choose how to play, from simple exploration to battling the Ender Dragon. Starting in a room with minimal resources, players can work their way through advancements and use a progression tree to help guide their journey. The Nether and Overworld feature […]

Open Your Eye Mod (1.21.1, 1.21) – Makes Eye Of Ender Harder To Obtain
1.21.1fabric

Open Your Eye Mod (1.21.1, 1.21) – Makes Eye Of Ender Harder To Obtain

Beating the Ender dragon is generally considered to be the end of the survival game. To beat the dragon, the player has to obtain eyes of ender, an item which helps find the end portal and is needed to activate it. The eye of ender item requires ender pearls and blaze rods to craft, which […]

Better Bosses Mod (1.20.4, 1.20.1) – Improved Boss Fights
1.20.4fabric

Better Bosses Mod (1.20.4, 1.20.1) – Improved Boss Fights

Beating the Ender dragon is considered to be the end of the survival game. But the dragon fight has remained the same for a very long time. The fighting mechanics have remained unchanged for many years. Beating the dragon is no longer a difficult task for experienced players. Better Bosses Mod is here to change that. […]

MCPF Mod (1.20.1) – Extended Gameplay Experience
1.20.1forge

MCPF Mod (1.20.1) – Extended Gameplay Experience

Beating the Ender Dragon is generally considered to be the end of the Minecraft survival gameplay. But there is a good chunk of experienced players who can beat the dragon in 2-3 hours after starting a new world. These players have nothing to do after beating the dragon. Beating the Ender Dragon is generally considered […]

Zaynen's Ender Dragon Dragon Egg Item Drop Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.4)
1.20.1forge

Zaynen's Ender Dragon Dragon Egg Item Drop Mod (1.20.1, 1.19.4)

The Dragon Egg is the most treasured item in Minecraft. Once you beat the ender dragon for the first time, the egg appears on the pedestal at the center of the end island. In vanilla survival, it is possible to obtain only one egg per world. Killing an ender dragon for the second time will […]

You are the Wither Mod

You are the Wither Mod

You are the Wither Mod makes it so that you are the wither. As the wither, you can fly in survival. You can also make wither skulls to throw and explode. The animals will run away from you, but the mobs will not attack you(except the enderman). You can battle the enderdragon, which is like […]

Hardcore Enderdragon Mod

Hardcore Enderdragon Mod

Hardcore Enderdragon Mod Features: Custom battlemusic when you're in The End, made by qwertygiy Customizable playlists (tutorial in README file) Whenever you destroy an Endercrystal, it shoots 8 TNT and aggros endermen around The dragon shoots fireballs (fire explosions) and freezeballs (slowness) Endstone added to list of blocks the dragon destroys Stealth attack, silent punch/bite […]

The Dragon Says
1.18.2forge

The Dragon Says

Dragon Survival companion mod to make noises. Roar on demand!

53kdownloads
DaGroupHardcore
1.14spigot

DaGroupHardcore

Shared pool of lives, and day timer. Try to kill the ender dragon before you run out!

258downloads
Kaley's Hearts Challenge
1.15spigot

Kaley's Hearts Challenge

Bored of survival with no stakes or end goals? Start with 1 heart and earn your dragon fight!

221downloads
Legendary Icefire Integration
1.20.1forge

Legendary Icefire Integration

A small integration mod between Legendary Survival Overhaul and Ice and Fire: Dragons.

195kdownloads