Alex's Mobs FAQ

Craft the Animal Dictionary first — it's your in-game guide to every mob, item, and mechanic the mod adds. Once you have it, explore new biomes to find mobs, and check the dictionary entry for any creature you meet to learn how to tame, breed, or use it.

Most tamable mobs have a specific favorite food listed in the Animal Dictionary — feed it to them repeatedly until hearts appear. Some mobs, like crows or capuchins, also need you to earn their trust through repeated interactions rather than a single feeding.

Many tamed mobs need to be told to sit or stay by interacting with them while sneaking, or by using a specific item. Check the Animal Dictionary entry for your mob — the command method varies between species.

You need to tame the mob first, then equip it with the appropriate saddle or harness item before you can mount it. Rideable dragons and large mobs typically require a special saddle that's crafted from materials the mod adds.

Ambergris is a rare drop obtained from Cachalot Whales, which you'll find in ocean biomes. It's used in several crafting recipes, so it's worth hunting whales if you need it for equipment or other items.

Hides drop from specific mobs when killed — for example, Bison Fur comes from Bison. These materials are used to craft armor, carpets, blocks, and other equipment added by the mod.

Trophies are typically crafted using drops from the mob they represent, often combined with other materials. Check the Animal Dictionary or the wiki's item pages for the exact recipe of each trophy.

The mod adds hostile Nether creatures like the Bone Serpent, Crimson Mosquito, and others that can be dangerous. Bring good armor and weapons, and learn each mob's attack pattern — some have ranged or area attacks you'll need to dodge.

Alex's Mobs is generally designed to work alongside other mods, but conflicts can happen with mods that overhaul the same biomes or mob spawns. If you see crashes or missing mobs, check whether another mod is overriding spawn rules or biome generation.

Large numbers of modded mobs, especially in loaded chunks, can hurt performance — try reducing spawn rates or avoiding areas with many mobs. If you're crashing, make sure you're not running incompatible mods and that your allocated memory is sufficient.