Iron Golems Survive

🛡️ Iron Golems Survive

Iron Golems Survive is a lightweight, server-friendly Forge mod that improves village defense by giving Iron Golems natural health regeneration and customizable armor upgrades under realistic and configurable conditions.

Instead of Iron Golems slowly dying off after raids, zombie attacks, or long-term wear, this mod allows them to recover health over time and be equipped with protective armor, making villages feel more alive, resilient, and self-sustaining — without turning golems into invincible tanks.

✨ Core Features
❤️ Natural Iron Golem Regeneration

Iron Golems periodically regenerate health when conditions are met. The healing amount is modest and balanced, restoring 2 hearts per regeneration cycle by default.

🛡️ Armor System

NEW! Equip your Iron Golems with protective armor to enhance their combat capabilities:

Access the Armor GUI by crouch + right-clicking any Iron Golem
Equip blocks in the armor slot to upgrade your golem:
Iron Block - Basic armor upgrade
Gold Block - Balanced armor with enhanced healing
Diamond Block - Superior protection
Netherite Block - Maximum armor and toughness
Emerald Block - Premium stats

Each armor type provides:

Increased Armor Rating - Reduces incoming damage
Enhanced Toughness - Protection against high-damage attacks
Healing Multiplier - Faster health regeneration
Visual Changes - Unique texture for each armor type
🏘️ Village-Only Behavior

Regeneration only occurs when an Iron Golem is:

Inside a valid village
Actively protecting villagers

This ensures the feature feels immersive and lore-friendly, not global or artificial.

☀️ Daytime-Only Regeneration

Iron Golems regenerate only during the day.

At night, golems remain vulnerable — preserving danger during raids, sieges, and monster attacks.

👥 Villager-Powered Boost

The presence of villagers directly influences regeneration speed:

Few or no villagers nearby → normal regeneration rate
Multiple villagers nearby → faster regeneration

This creates a meaningful relationship between villagers and their protectors — the healthier the village, the stronger its defense.

💖 Visual Healing Feedback

When an Iron Golem regenerates:

❤️ Heart particles appear above it
Makes healing clearly visible and satisfying
Helps players understand when and why regeneration happens
⚙️ Fully Configurable (Server-Friendly)

All major settings can be adjusted via a Forge config file:

Regeneration Settings:

Base regeneration interval
Accelerated regeneration interval
Healing amount per cycle
Villager detection radius
Minimum villagers required for fast regeneration

Armor Settings:

Armor points per material type
Toughness values per material
Healing rate multipliers per material

No client-side configuration required — perfect for servers and modpacks.

📊 Healing & Protection Breakdown
Condition Healing Interval Notes
Village, daytime 2 hearts Every 30 seconds Base regeneration
≥3 villagers nearby 2 hearts Every 10 seconds Accelerated
With armor equipped 2 hearts × multiplier Same intervals Multiplier depends on armor type
Nighttime None — No regeneration
Outside villages None — No regeneration
🧠 Design Philosophy
✔ Immersive and lore-friendly
✔ Lightweight and performant
✔ No new items, blocks, or entities (uses existing blocks for armor)
✔ No invasive mechanics or overpowered effects
✔ Server-safe and modpack-friendly
✔ Optional features — use regeneration alone or add armor upgrades
✔ Balanced gameplay — armor requires valuable resources

This mod aims to enhance vanilla gameplay, not replace it.

🧩 Compatibility
Minecraft 1.20.1
Forge
Compatible with most village, mob, and AI mods
Safe to add to existing worlds
Armor data persists when golems are unloaded/reloaded
🏗️ Perfect For
Survival worlds
Long-term villages
Server gameplay
Modpacks focused on immersion or QoL improvements
Players who want more investment in village defense
Builders who want stronger, customizable guardians
💡 Gameplay Tips
Equip your golems with armor before raids for maximum protection
Higher tier materials provide significantly better protection and healing
The armor system works perfectly with the regeneration system — armored golems heal faster
Balance resource investment vs. village importance
Armor persists even when you're away from the village
Remove armor at any time by accessing the GUI again
📦 Summary

Iron Golems Survive makes villages feel stronger, smarter, and more alive by allowing Iron Golems to heal naturally and be equipped with protective armor — but only when it makes sense.

Invest in your village's defense, and watch your Iron Golems become the ultimate protectors. 🛡️❤️

Protect your protectors with proper armor and care!