Verity Mod Troubleshooting
Verity not working is almost always a setup problem, not a broken mod. This page collects the fixes for the problems players hit most, for Java and Bedrock separately. Work through your edition’s table top to bottom — the first rows solve most cases.
Java Edition Problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Mod does not appear in the mod list | Wrong mods folder or wrong profile; confirm Forge 1.20.1 is selected in the launcher and the .jar is in .minecraft/mods |
| Game crashes on launch | Version mismatch or missing GeckoLib; match Forge 1.20.1, GeckoLib for Forge 1.20.1, and Verity JE 5.7.4 |
| Verity does not talk | Missing or wrong Groq API key; re-paste the key in Options, Mods, Verity JE, Config, AI Settings |
| Verity talks but ignores commands | API key works but the mod version mismatches the game version; confirm Minecraft 1.20.1 and Verity JE 5.7.4 |
| Microphone does not work | Check the mod’s settings and your system microphone permissions |
| Poor performance | Allocate more RAM in the launcher’s Forge profile and remove conflicting mods |
Bedrock Edition Problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Add-on does not activate | Behavior and resource packs not enabled in world settings; enable both |
| Verity does not respond | Beta APIs off, cheats off, or connect command not run; check all three |
| File does not import | Wrong file type (a Java .jar will never work on Bedrock) or unsupported Bedrock version; confirm the .mcaddon and Bedrock 26.30 |
| Game crashes or lags | Remove conflicting add-ons and test VERITY BE alone in a new world |
| Verity responds but acts strangely | Behavior changes across the four phases are normal; strange behavior over time is the mod working as designed |
Problems on Both Editions
- World damage: restore your backup and test Verity in a new world. Never install a horror mod in your main long-term world without a backup.
- Conflicting mods or add-ons: test Verity alone first. If it works alone, re-add other mods one at a time to find the conflict.
- Wrong edition file: double-check you downloaded the file for your edition. Java and Bedrock files are not interchangeable.
Still Stuck?
Re-read the install guide for your edition (Java Edition install guide and Bedrock Edition install guide), then check the official project page on CurseForge for the latest version notes. If the problem started after an update, rolling back to the previous stable version usually helps.
For more setup help, see the Forge setup guide, the Verity Mod download hub, and Verity Mod home.
Related reading: How to Play the Verity Mod With Friends.
Related reading: Verity JE Crashing on NeoForge: How to Fix It.
Related reading: Beta APIs Checklist for Minecraft Bedrock