Random Entity Textures

This 1.12.2 mod randomizes resourcepack mob textures like OptiFine.

by ArgisDecoration Game mechanics Mobs

Forge

Loaders: Forge
Downloads on Modrinth: 380
Followers on Modrinth: 1
version: 1
Updated: February 24, 2026Feb 24
Published: in 2025

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At a glance

Runs on Forge

For Minecraft 1.12.2

Client only — no need to install it on the server

Latest version — V1 from February 24, 2026

Requires MixinBooter

License GPL-3.0-only — free

Where it's needed

In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.12.2

Mobs can now be given random textures from your resourcepack folder without OptiFine. This mod is compatible with resourcepacks that have random mob textures which required it previously.

Requirements: MixinBooter

How to set up:

Send textured variants of a mob of your choosing to the resourcepack directory like this -

minecraft/resourcepacks/your-resourcepack/assets/minecraft/optifine/mob/zombie/zombie1.png
minecraft/resourcepacks/your-resourcepack/assets/minecraft/optifine/mob/zombie/zombie2.png
minecraft/resourcepacks/your-resourcepack/assets/minecraft/optifine/mob/zombie/zombie1121.png
minecraft/resourcepacks/your-resourcepack/assets/minecraft/optifine/mob/pig/pig2.png

random textures

FAQ

How to install Random Entity Textures?

Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download Random Entity Textures for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Random Entity Textures support?

Random Entity Textures has builds for Minecraft 1.12.2.

Is Random Entity Textures needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source

GNU General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license

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