Zen Summoning Mod for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.18.2
Allows for custom mob summoning with CraftTweaker
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- Updated 18.10.2026
- 1.12.2 — 1.18.2
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About the Zen Summoning mod
Adds a single altar block that consumes reagents + a catalyst in order to summon a specific mob, with specific NBT data.
The altar has no default recipe, one must be added with CraftTweaker.
The mod has no default summoning recipes, they must be added with CraftTweaker. Examples are available on the GitHub page.
Video of a summon
This is entirely a tool for packmakers, and offers nothing without proper configuration.
How to install Zen Summoning
With Millida Launcher
Install Millida Launcher
The launcher is free: download it at millida.net/launcher and sign in with any nickname.
Click “Install” on this page
The launcher opens and installs the mod for Minecraft 1.12.2–1.18.2 on Forge automatically.
Launch the game
A profile with it appears in the launcher: click “Play”.
Manually
Install Forge
The loader must match the game version of the mod file, for example Minecraft 1.18.2. After installing it, a separate profile appears in your launcher.
Download the file for your version
In the version list above, pick the file ZenSummoning-1.18.2-1.3.8.jar (58 KB) for your game version.
Put it in the mods folder
The folder is inside .minecraft (Windows: %appdata%\.minecraft\mods). If it does not exist, create it.
Launch the loader profile
Open “Mods” in the main menu: Zen Summoning should be in the list.
Minecraft 1.18.2 runs on Java 17: with a different Java version the game may close right after launch.
Versions
With dependencies
| Minecraft | Loader | File | Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.2 | — | ZenSummoning-1.18.2-1.3.8.jar57.7 KB | ||
| 1.12.2 | — | Zen Summoning-1.12-1.1.2.jar48.4 KB | ||
| 1.12.2 | Forge | Zen Summoning-1.12-1.1.0.jar47 KB |
FAQ
Which Minecraft versions does Zen Summoning work on?
There are files for 1.18.2, 1.12.2. The newest is 1.18.2.
Is Zen Summoning for Forge or Fabric?
Only for Forge: 1.12.2. There are no files for Fabric or NeoForge: a mod for another loader will not start.
Does Zen Summoning need other mods?
The author lists no required dependencies: the Forge loader is enough.
Which Java does Zen Summoning need?
Minecraft 1.18.2 runs on Java 17. If the game closes right after launch, the usual cause is the wrong Java version in the profile settings.
Where can I download Zen Summoning safely?
On this page: the file ZenSummoning-1.18.2-1.3.8.jar (58 KB) is stored on Millida’s server, with no link shorteners. SHA-1 checksum: a398d87670dab54ffd5134da78fe72d88ba9049c.
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