The original Howling Moon mod was a gem — a deep, immersive lycanthropy experience that let players live out their werewolf fantasies in Minecraft, arguably one of the best of its kind at the time of its release. But time moves on, so does the game. For years, the mod has sat untouched, stranded on older versions with no signs of life.
This is my way of giving it back.
Howling Moon Rising is a full remaster of the original mod, rebuilt from the ground up for modern Minecraft. Same spirit, same soul — but updated, improved, and brought back to life for the versions you're actually playing.
This is a personal passion project. I'm not a professional developer — just someone who loves this game and wanted to bring back something special. Bear with me, enjoy the ride, and welcome back to the pack. 🐺
- GeckoLib 3D Model — Full replacement of the player model with a towering, 2.5-block high werewolf with fluid, synchronized animations.
- The "Dark Predator" Look — A custom, eyeless textured pelt designed for a mysterious and menacing aesthetic.
- Cinematic Transformation — Dramatic effects including squid-ink explosions, floating ashes, and bone-crushing sound design.
- Dynamic HUD — A custom XP bar and Lunar Calendar that tracks moon phases with real-time risk indicators.
- Contract the Curse — Wild wolves and NPC werewolves have a chance to infect you. Experience a "Blood Shock" with nausea and heartbeat sounds upon infection. (Only normal wolves for now)
- Persistent Illness — There is no escape except for the cure.
- The First Awakening — You won't transform immediately. The beast only awakens during your first Full Moon night.
- Wolfsbane Apothecary — Find the rare Wolfsbane Flower in Dark Forests to brew the potion and purify your blood.
Once you reach Level 5, choose one of three unique archetypes:
| Path | Name | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| 🌪️ Skillful | The Wind Spirit | Agility — faster cooldowns, increased melee reach, chance to bypass cooldowns |
| 🗿 Mastery | The Lunar Colossus | Tank — mine ores with bare claws, AoE damage, immune to knockback |
| 🩸 Predator | The Blood Hunter | Offense — gains Speed & Strength on kills, restores hunger from blood, Massive Frenzy on Full Moon |
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| 🧗 Climb | Manual wall-scaling. Climb up, slide down with Shift, or hang in place to stalk your prey. |
| 🔍 Scent Tracking | A mystical "X-Ray" vision — see colored trails of nearby creatures through solid walls. |
| 🔊 Howl | A terrifying roar that induces a custom Panic AI, forcing mobs to flee. |
| 🚀 Leap | Explode forward with power. Grants total immunity to fall damage upon landing. |
| 🐏 Ram | A high-speed charge that violently knocks away anything in your path. |
- Silver Weakness — All silver weapons (including the new Silver Sword) deal massive extra damage.
- Armor Rejection — The beast within refuses to wear human clothes. Armor is automatically unequipped upon transformation.
- Wild Nature — Werewolves are too savage to use boats, minecarts, or horses.
- Bad Swimmer — Too big and heavy to swim properly. Expect a speed debuff in water.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
H |
Open Werewolf Character Menu (Attributes, Skills, Paths) |
J |
Transform / Untransform |
R |
Open Radial Ability Menu |
V |
Use Selected Ability |
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.1 |
| Mod Loader | NeoForge |
| Dependencies | GeckoLib 4.0+ |
| Multiplayer | ✅ Fully synchronized networking (needs further testing) |
This mod is a solo project, but the community is what makes it worth building.
- 🐛 Found a bug? Open an issue using the bug report template.
- 💡 Have a suggestion? Open a discussion or join the Discord.
- 🧪 Want to test early builds? Reach out on Discord — testers are always welcome.
💬 Join the Discord — Follow the development, report bugs, and be part of the pack.