Ever thrown an Ender Pearl into a lake and wished it would skip like a stone instead of just plopping in? Skippy Pearls Mod makes that happen — it changes how Ender Pearls interact with water, letting them bounce and skip across the surface for more fluid, entertaining traversal. With over 357,000 downloads and active updates since early 2023, this lightweight tweak by Hexasan has earned a loyal following among players who appreciate small but satisfying gameplay improvements.
Key Features
- Water-Skipping Ender Pearls — Ender Pearls now bounce when thrown into water, creating a dynamic skipping effect across the surface rather than sinking immediately.
- Natural Traversal Feel — Pearls glide across water in a fluid, natural motion, opening up creative movement options for crossing lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Screenshots
How to Install
- Download and install your preferred mod loader (Forge, Fabric with Fabric API, or Quilt) for your Minecraft version.
- Download the Skippy Pearls Mod file matching your Minecraft version from the link below.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with your mod loader profile and start skipping pearls across water.
Requirements
| Mod Loader | Dependencies | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forge, Fabric, Quilt | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader | 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Simple concept that adds a genuinely fun mechanic to Ender Pearls
- Broad version support from 1.14.4 all the way to 26.1
- Available for multiple mod loaders (Forge, Fabric, Quilt)
- Appears to be lightweight with minimal impact on gameplay balance
- Licensed under CC-BY-4.0, making it friendly for modpack creators
Cons
- Limited in scope — only affects Ender Pearl water interactions
- May change muscle memory for players used to standard pearl behavior near water
- No configuration options mentioned for adjusting bounce distance or behavior
Download
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What's New
- Optimized internal logic for improved performance and reliability.
- Continued support for the latest Minecraft versions including 26.1 and 1.21.11.
- The mod remains actively maintained with updates as recently as September 2025.
FAQ
Do Skippy Pearls work in lava or just water?
Based on the mod's description, the skipping behavior applies to water surfaces only. Ender Pearls interact with water to create the bouncing effect.
Does this mod work in multiplayer servers?
The mod supports Forge, Fabric, and Quilt loaders. For multiplayer, the mod would typically need to be installed on the server side to function for all players.
Can I include Skippy Pearls in my modpack?
Yes. Skippy Pearls is released under a CC-BY-4.0 license, which allows redistribution in modpacks as long as proper credit is given to the author Hexasan.
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