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Stranger Minecraft

A Stranger Things Datapack for Minecraft Java 1.21.X

Step into Hawkins. Eleven's powers, the Upside Down, Demogorgons, and Vecna's curse.
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Compatible with Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.X - No mods required

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What is Stranger Minecraft?

Stranger Minecraft brings the world of Hawkins and the Upside Down into vanilla Minecraft with no mods needed. This comprehensive datapack lets you channel Eleven's devastating telekinetic abilities, open gates to the Upside Down that spread corruption across your world, battle terrifying Demogorgon boss monsters, and survive Vecna's deadly curse system. Every feature is crafted with custom sounds, particle effects, and mechanics that authentically recreate the show's most iconic moments while maintaining balanced gameplay.

The datapack includes two distinct psychic powers that cost health to use, simulating Eleven's nosebleeds. The Upside Down gate system creates a spreading infection that transforms terrain, spawns multiple Demogorgons in waves, and triggers permanent weather changes. Demogorgons are custom-built boss mobs with enhanced stats, equipment, and valuable loot drops. Vecna's curse mechanic randomly targets players with a 30-second countdown that combines darkness, slowness, and wither damage, forcing desperate survival gameplay. All systems work seamlessly in both singleplayer and multiplayer without any resource packs or external dependencies.

Eleven's Telekinesis

Two psychic powers - Mind Push launches mobs with sonic booms, Mind Crush freezes and hurls them for fall damage

The Upside Down

Open gates that spread corruption in waves, transform terrain, spawn Demogorgons, and create permanent storms

Demogorgon Bosses

Enhanced zombies with 40 HP, 8 damage, speed, knockback resistance, and valuable loot drops

Vecna's Curse

Random player targeting with 30-second countdown - darkness, slowness, wither damage, escape with Golden Apple

No Mods Required

Pure datapack technology - works in vanilla Minecraft 1.21.X with no resource packs or dependencies

Demo Mode Included

Automated showcase of all features for testing and content creation

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Eleven's Telekinesis

Channel Eleven's psychic abilities through two distinct powers, each with unique sounds, particles, and a health cost to simulate her iconic nosebleeds.

Mind Push

  • Hold Carrot on a Stick and right-click
  • Every mob within range gets launched into the air
  • Purple energy blast with Warden sonic boom sound
  • Costs half a heart per use
  • 3-second cooldown
  • Great for crowd control and emergency escapes

Mind Crush

  • Hold Warped Fungus on a Stick and right-click
  • Nearby mobs freeze in place and begin glowing
  • Mobs get hurled into sky for devastating fall damage
  • Warden roar mixed with Ender Dragon growl
  • Dark particles swirl around you
  • Costs a full heart per use
  • 5-second cooldown
How Telekinesis Works
  • Both powers consume health to simulate Eleven's nosebleeds from the show
  • Mind Push is faster and cheaper - use for frequent combat situations
  • Mind Crush is more powerful but costs more health and has longer cooldown
  • Custom particle effects match the purple psychic energy from the series
  • Sound design combines Warden and Ender Dragon audio for dramatic impact
  • Works on all hostile mobs including custom Demogorgons

The Upside Down

Drop the Gate Opener (Blaze Rod) on the ground to rip open a gate. A portal structure builds itself from crying obsidian, and the world around it starts to rot.

Three Waves of Corruption
  • Wave 1 (5-block radius): Grass turns to sculk, dirt to coarse dirt, stone to deepslate, leaves dissolve into nothing
  • Wave 2 (15-block radius): Corruption spreads further, first Demogorgon crawls through the gate
  • Wave 3 (25-block radius): Torches burn with soul fire, two more Demogorgons spawn, wave repeats every 20 seconds
Environmental Effects
  • Permanent thunderstorm rolls in and persists until gate is closed
  • Players near the gate receive darkness aura effect
  • Sculk particles and soul flames flicker around the portal constantly
  • Terrain corruption is permanent - stays even after gate closes
  • Creates atmospheric horror environment matching the show
Closing the Gate
  • Break the Lodestone at the center of the gate structure
  • All Demogorgons die instantly when gate closes
  • Thunderstorm clears immediately
  • Darkness effect lifts from all players
  • Corrupted terrain remains as a permanent scar on your world

Demogorgons

These are not regular zombies. Demogorgons are enhanced boss mobs designed to be genuinely threatening encounters.

Stats and Abilities

  • 40 HP (double zombie health)
  • 8 damage per hit (quadruple zombie damage)
  • Enhanced movement speed
  • High knockback resistance
  • Complete fire immunity
  • Equipped with iron sword and netherite chestplate

Loot Drops

  • Gold ingots (guaranteed)
  • Ender pearls (guaranteed)
  • Amethyst shards (guaranteed)
  • Echo shards (rare drop)
  • Blaze powder (rare drop)
  • Worth the fight for valuable resources
Combat Strategy
  • Use Eleven's Mind Push to create distance and avoid damage
  • Mind Crush can eliminate Demogorgons instantly with fall damage
  • Fire-based weapons are ineffective - use melee or projectiles
  • High knockback resistance makes regular combat difficult
  • Group spawning (3 total per gate) creates intense multi-target fights
  • Close the gate quickly to prevent endless 20-second respawn waves

Vecna's Curse

Two minutes after a gate opens, Vecna picks a random player. You get 30 seconds to survive.

Curse Progression
  • Seconds 0-15: Darkness covers your screen, movement slows to a crawl, sculk soul particles swirl around you
  • Seconds 15-30: Wither damage begins, Warden heartbeat sound gets progressively louder
  • Countdown warnings: Screen messages flash at 20 seconds, 10 seconds, and 5 seconds remaining
  • Time runs out: If you fail to escape, Vecna takes you (death)
How to Survive
  • Your only escape is eating a Golden Apple during the 30-second window
  • Golden Apple triggers totem animation - you are saved from the curse
  • Curse can strike any player randomly when near an active gate
  • Keep Golden Apples in hotbar when exploring the Upside Down
  • Use /function stranger_minecraft:give_powers to get 3 Golden Apples to start

Installation and Commands

Getting Started Commands
  • /function stranger_minecraft:give_powers - Gives you Mind Push, Mind Crush, Gate Opener, and 3 Golden Apples
  • /function stranger_minecraft:demo - Automated showcase of every feature (great for recording or testing)
Step-by-Step Installation
  • Download the datapack file from the Google Drive link above
  • Extract/unzip the downloaded folder
  • Open your Minecraft folder: Press Win+R, type %appdata%\\.minecraft, press Enter
  • Navigate to saves folder, then your world folder, then datapacks subfolder
  • Place the extracted datapack folder into the datapacks directory
  • Launch Minecraft and load your world, or type /reload in chat if already loaded
  • Run /function stranger_minecraft:give_powers to get started
Gameplay Tips
  • Open gates away from your base - corruption is permanent
  • Always carry Golden Apples when near active gates (Vecna protection)
  • Use Mind Push frequently for mobility and crowd control
  • Save Mind Crush for tough enemies or emergencies (high health cost)
  • Close gates quickly to prevent endless Demogorgon spawns
  • In multiplayer, coordinate gate openings to avoid overwhelming curse targeting

Watch the Full Showcase

See Eleven's powers, the Upside Down infection, Demogorgon battles, and Vecna's curse in action:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any mods or resource packs?
No! This is a pure datapack that works in completely vanilla Minecraft 1.21.X. No Forge, Fabric, resource packs, or any external dependencies are required. Just drop it in your datapacks folder and you're ready to play.
Does this work on multiplayer servers?
Yes! Install the datapack in your server's world datapacks folder and restart or use /reload. All players can use Eleven's powers individually, gates affect the server world globally, and Vecna's curse randomly targets players near active gates. Perfect for co-op Stranger Things survival experiences.
Can the Upside Down corruption be reversed?
No - terrain corruption is permanent and intentional for authenticity. Grass-to-sculk, dirt-to-coarse-dirt, stone-to-deepslate, and leaf removal stay forever even after closing the gate. This creates lasting environmental scars matching the show. Open gates far from your base to avoid corrupting important areas.
How do I get more Golden Apples for Vecna's curse?
Craft them normally (8 gold ingots + 1 apple) or find them in dungeon chests. The /function stranger_minecraft:give_powers command only gives 3 starter apples - after that you need to gather resources yourself. Demogorgons drop gold ingots, making them a renewable source if you're brave enough to farm them.
What happens if multiple gates are open?
Each gate operates independently with its own corruption radius, Demogorgon spawns, and wave timers. Multiple gates create overlapping corruption zones and spawn many more Demogorgons. Vecna can curse players near ANY active gate, increasing danger significantly. This is extremely challenging but possible for experienced players.
Can I use telekinesis powers without health cost?
No - the health cost is intentional game design to simulate Eleven's nosebleeds from overusing her powers in the show. Mind Push costs half a heart and Mind Crush costs a full heart. Play in Peaceful mode or use Regeneration effects if you want to spam powers, but removing the cost would break game balance.
What Minecraft versions are supported?
This datapack is designed for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.X, including 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, and future 1.21.X versions. It uses modern function syntax, custom sounds, and particle systems available in 1.21+. Does NOT work on 1.20 or earlier, or Bedrock Edition.
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