Do real Verity mods exist for Java Edition?
Yes — but with important context. The original Verity character from ThatMob's scripted horror videos doesn't exist as an official mod. However, independent fan creators have built real, installable Java Edition mods using the Verity name, hosted on CurseForge. These are unofficial fan projects, not endorsed by Mojang or the original video creator.
The leading Java Edition mods
At the time of writing, two fan-made Java Edition mods named "Verity" are the ones people usually find:
Its own CurseForge listing states it has explicit permission from ThatMob, which gives it clearer provenance than the mod below. It also ships a NeoForge 1.21.1 branch, but the mod's own listing currently flags that NeoForge build as deprecated with known bugs — stick to the Forge 1.20.1 build unless a specific reason forces you onto NeoForge. Its AI responses run on Groq's API, which is why you may see people searching "groq verity" — that's this mod, and it requires your own Groq API key to work (more on that below).
View listing on CurseForge →Adds a companion entity that starts friendly and answers questions, then gradually shifts personality the longer it stays in your world. Requires Minecraft Forge and GeckoLib to run. Referenced elsewhere as having ThatMob's blessing, though we couldn't independently confirm a permission statement on its own listing the way we could for the mod above — treat that claim as unconfirmed rather than assume it's false. Check the listing for current Minecraft version compatibility.
View listing on CurseForge →What do Java Edition Verity mods require?
Unlike Bedrock add-ons (which use behavior packs), Java Edition mods typically require:
- A mod loader — Forge is required by both mods above. VarmiteYT's "Verity JE" also ships a NeoForge branch, but it's currently flagged as deprecated with known bugs on the mod's own listing — the Forge build is the safer default.
- GeckoLib — a library mod used for custom entity animations. Required by PKFL's version.
- Correct Minecraft version — mods are built for specific versions (e.g., 1.20.1, 1.21.1). Check the listing.
- Java runtime — Minecraft Java Edition requires a compatible Java installation.
Before installing any Java mod
- Verify the mod supports your Minecraft version (check the listing's "Game Versions" section)
- Install the required mod loader (Forge or Fabric) — don't skip this step
- Install any required library mods (GeckoLib, etc.) — the listing will specify these
- Back up your world before installing — mods can sometimes cause issues
- Read the installation instructions on the creator's page — don't rely on third-party tutorials
Is the Groq-powered version safe?
VarmiteYT's "Verity JE" uses Groq's API for AI-generated responses. This means the mod sends your chat input to an external server to generate replies. If privacy is a concern, consider PKFL's version instead (which uses pre-scripted responses), or try our browser-based chat simulator which keeps everything local.
Java vs Bedrock — which should I choose?
This depends on which Minecraft edition you own:
- Java Edition — PC/Mac/Linux only. More modding support, larger mod ecosystem.
- Bedrock Edition — Windows 10/11, consoles, mobile. Uses add-ons instead of mods.
The two editions are not interchangeable — a Java mod won't work on Bedrock, and vice versa. If you're unsure which edition you have, check your Minecraft launcher or app store listing.