Observe Fish Reactions to Projectiles

Triggering Projectile Avoidance

Fish in this mod respond to arrows, tridents, and other projectiles fired near them. This creates dynamic underwater encounters.

Steps:

1. Equip a bow, crossbow, or trident

2. Aim at or near fish in water

3. Fire the projectile close to (but not necessarily hitting) the fish

4. Observe fish scatter away from the projectile's path

Watching the Behavior

Fish don't need to be directly hit to react—proximity to the projectile triggers their escape response. This makes fishing more interactive and realistic. You'll notice fish swimming in coordinated groups away from danger, rather than the vanilla behavior of random swimming.

This mechanic adds challenge to fishing if you're using projectiles nearby, as fish become more alert and evasive in their environment.