Pillager Caravans Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I know when a caravan is spawning near me?
Caravans spawn as moving groups that walk across the landscape—you'll see pillagers, vindicators, and pack animals traveling together. Listen for mob sounds and watch the horizon during exploration, or use the `/caravan` commands to check spawn status in your world.
Do caravans only spawn in certain biomes?
Caravans can spawn in any biome, but the loot they carry and the pack animals they bring are tailored to match their environment—jungle caravans carry different goods than desert or snowy ones.
What's the best way to ambush a caravan without dying?
Larger caravans include ravagers and heavy guards, so scout first to gauge group size. Attack from range or high ground, focus on guards before targeting the cargo animals, and retreat if the group is too large for your gear.
Why did the caravan's pack animals disappear?
Pack animals despawn automatically when their main guard is defeated, and they also teleport back to their owners if their leash stretches too far—this prevents them from wandering off permanently.
Can I turn off caravan spawning without affecting other mobs?
Yes, use `/gamerule doCaravanSpawning false` to disable natural caravan spawning while keeping all other mob spawning active.
How do I spawn a specific caravan at a location?
Use the command `/caravan spawn ` where ` ` is your coordinates and ` ` specifies the caravan variant—check your mod's command documentation for available types.
What's the difference between small and large caravans?
Small caravans have fewer guards and lighter cargo with basic loot, while large caravans bring multiple guards, ravagers, and significantly more valuable biome-specific goods—they're riskier but more rewarding.
Do caravans respawn in the same spot?
No, caravans are traveling groups that walk across the map and don't return to spawn locations; there's a cooldown timer before new caravans spawn elsewhere in your world.
Can I use caravans in multiplayer or do they cause lag?
Caravans work in multiplayer and are generally optimized, but spawning many large groups close together or in heavily loaded areas may impact performance—adjust spawn rates or use commands to manage them.
What happens if I kill a caravan but don't take the loot?
Dropped loot behaves like normal mob drops and will despawn after the standard time limit if not collected, so grab cargo quickly after defeating a group.