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Fight a Zombie for Your Items (Zombie Mode)
Enable Zombie Mode
Open /trigger config and activate the zombified corpse option. When enabled, instead of spawning a regular corpse, a zombie will appear wearing your player head and carrying all your items.
Defeat the Zombie
The zombie is hostile and will attack you. You must defeat it in combat to reclaim your gear. Use weapons, tools, or magic to reduce its health to zero.
Claim Your Loot
Once the zombie dies, your items will drop as normal loot. Pick them up to recover your gear. Items will not automatically return to their original slots in this mode—you'll need to manually reorganize your inventory.
Strategic Considerations
Zombie mode adds difficulty and risk to death recovery. You might need to:
- Gather weapons and armor before returning
- Bring healing items in case the zombie damages you
- Fight in a safe location away from other mobs
- Prepare enchanted gear if the zombie is particularly dangerous
This mode is ideal for players seeking a hardcore survival challenge or running a custom difficulty modpack.