Fungal Infection Spore Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I know if I've been infected by the Mycelium Effect?
You'll see a status effect icon and visual changes on your character once the Mycelium Effect is active. The infection progresses over time, so treat it as soon as you notice the effect rather than waiting it out.
Can I get infected just by walking near Infected Mobs?
No, the Mycelium Effect is applied through contact damage from Infected Humans and Infected Villagers. Keep your distance and avoid letting them land melee hits on you.
Why do new Infected keep appearing even after I clear an area?
Infected Humans spawn naturally and also convert from Drowned, Husks, and Zombies, while Infected Villagers convert from Villagers and Zombie Villagers. If you leave regular zombies or villagers exposed, the infection will keep replenishing itself.
Do Infected Villagers do anything besides attack me?
Infected Villagers are melee combatants that inflict the Mycelium Effect on contact, and they retain some villager-like behaviors. Don't assume they're harmless just because they used to be traders.
What's the safest way to fight Infected Humans and Infected Villagers?
Use ranged attacks or reach weapons so their contact damage never lands on you, since every melee blow applies the Mycelium Effect. If you must fight in melee, back off immediately after each hit to avoid the effect stacking.
How do I protect my base from infected mobs spreading inside?
Light up and wall off your base so zombies and villagers can't wander in and convert, and deal with any infected that do get inside immediately. Blocking spawnable areas and sealing entrances stops the infection from snowballing indoors.
How do I cure the Mycelium Infection once I have it?
Curing requires the mod's specific cure item or method rather than a vanilla milk bucket, so check the mod's cure guide for the exact steps. Acting early matters because the effect worsens the longer it's left untreated.
What gear should I aim for first in this mod?
Start by gathering the mod's basic materials and crafting its entry-level armor and weapons before taking on large groups of infected. The mod's weapons are built to work with Better Combat, so they'll feel natural if you use that mod.
Are the mod's weapons compatible with Better Combat?
Yes, all of the mod's weapons are fully compatible with Better Combat, so their attack animations and combos work through that system. You don't need any extra patches to use them together.
Will this mod hurt my performance or cause lag?
Performance depends on how many infected mobs are loaded at once, since large infected populations mean more entities and effects running. Keeping infected numbers under control in your base and avoiding huge mob piles helps keep things smooth.