Mob Journal
Modby KevzCz
Records newly discovered mobs into your journal!
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
271,107
CurseForge ID
1240246
Modrinth Downloads
14,357
Modrinth ID
it78DYFe
Last Updated
Sep 5, 2026
Description
Mob Journal is a lightweight and immersive mod that automatically records every mob you've encountered in your world. Track your discoveries, see detailed descriptions, and browse mobs by name or mod.
🧠 Features
- 📝 Auto-Discovery – Mobs are added as you wander close to them.
- 📚 In-Game Journal UI – A beautifully rendered double-page book to browse mobs.
- 🔍 Search & Filters – Search by name or mod (e.g. @mythology).
- 🧟 Mob Details – Health, armor, drop preview, and kill/death stats.
- 🔔 Toasts – Get a custom notification when you discover a new mob.
- 🎨 Custom Descriptions – Add your own JSON-based mob descriptions (optional).


💡 Usage
Open the journal with J (configurable in controls) (Only works if you have the Mob Journal item in your inventory)
Scroll through pages using the arrow buttons.
Click on a mob to view its details.
Use the search bar to find mobs quickly.
- Search by mod using @modid, e.g. @minecraft or @mobs_of_mythology.
Alt + Left click on a mob inside the grid list or detail will open up its render config!
🛠️ Custom Descriptions
Descriptions can be provided per mob or by default per mod. More on this in the README.
You can add custom mob descriptions using JSON files in:
assets/journal/mobs_desc/<mob_namespace>/<mob_name>.jsonSupports simple Markdown with in-game formatting, icons, and loot placeholders.
✅ Requirements
Recommended Gear
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