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Zombie Improvements Mod changes how zombie leaders and their helpers work in the game. It adds new visual clues and sounds so you can easily spot the boss zombie in a group. It also fixes a few bugs with how zombies call for backup during a fight.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Mobs
  3. Configuration
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Configure Leader Zombie Damage and Spawn ChanceFinding the Options The mod exposes its settings through the configuration file , so open your config folder and…How to React to the Zombie Reinforcement SoundWhat the Sound Means The mod plays a distinct sound when a zombie calls for backup: you will hear the sound of the…How to Spot a Leader Zombie in a CrowdVisual and Audio Cues Leader zombies are deliberately made obvious, so you rarely need to guess. The most reliable…How to Survive a Leader Zombie Fight Without Getting SwarmedBefore the Fight Prepare for the reinforcement mechanic, not just the leader itself. Carry a shield, a strong weapon,…

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Leader %s

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
leaderNamePrefixAdd 'Leader' prefix to name
damageIncreaseFormulaDamage formula'r' is a random number between 0 and 1. Normal zombies have 3 attack damage.
leaderIncreasedDamageIncreased leader damage
leaderMaxSpawnChanceLeader max spawn chanceThis is the highest possible leader spawn chance which is reached at local difficulty 4.0. At local difficulty 2.0 and below the spawn chance is always 0.
leaderSizeIncreaseLeader size increase
onlyLeaderSpawnsReinforcementsOnly leaders can call reinforcements
leaderRedAuraRed aura on leaders
spawnSoundVolumeReinforcement sound volumeMight want to set this to something higher than 1 in 1.21.10 since it's quieter there for some reason.
reinforcementSpawnSoundsReinforcement sounds
noLeaderFromSpawnersSpawners can't spawn leaders
leaderUniqueSoundsUnique sounds for leaders
leaderUniqueTextureUnique texture for leaders
noReinforcementsFromSpawnersZombies from spawners can't call reinforcements

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which zombie is the leader?
Leader zombies have a glowing red aura, a larger body, unique textures, and a "Leader" prefix on their name tag. They also play special sounds, so you can identify them even in a dense crowd.
Why is there a red glow around one zombie in the group?
That glow marks the leader zombie, similar to how a charged creeper looks. It is a visual cue added by the mod so you can pick out the boss of the group instantly.
What does the reinforcement sound mean?
When a zombie calls for backup, you will hear the sound of the block the new zombie spawns on breaking five times in quick succession. That sound is your warning that extra zombies are about to appear.
How do I stop zombies from calling reinforcements?
Open the mod's configuration and look for the option that controls who can call for help. You can set it so only leader zombies are allowed to call reinforcements, which cuts down on constant swarms.

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