Project Zulu: A Better Overworld Mod — Reference
Mobs and Creatures
Project Zulu adds over 20 new entities to the game. These are categorized by their temperament: Passive, Neutral, and Hostile.
Passive & Neutral Mobs
These creatures generally do not attack unless provoked or are entirely peaceful.
| Mob | Health | Primary Biome | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadillo | 12 | Desert, Savanna | Armadillo Shell, Scales, Scrap Meat |
| Beaver | 10 | River, Forest | Fur Pelt, Scrap Meat |
| Elephant | 60 | Savanna | Tusk, Elephant Hide, Scrap Meat |
| Fox | 12 | Forest, Taiga | Fur Pelt, Scrap Meat |
| Giraffe | 30 | Savanna | Scrap Meat |
| Mammoth | 80 | Ice Plains, Cold Taiga | Tusk, Fur Pelt, Scrap Meat |
| Ostrich | 20 | Savanna, Desert | Ostrich Feather, Egg, Scrap Meat |
| Penguin | 10 | Ice Plains | Feather, Scrap Meat |
| Rhino | 40 | Savanna | Rhino Horn, Scrap Meat |
| Tree Ent | 50 | Forest, Roofed Forest | Logs, Saplings, Sticks |
Hostile Mobs
These creatures will attack the player on sight and are often found in specific structures or dark areas.
| Mob | Health | Location | Special Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minotaur | 40 | Labyrinth | High knockback attacks; very aggressive. |
| Mummy | 20 | Pyramid | Applies Hunger and Poison effects. |
| Mimic | 20 | Dungeons | Disguises itself as a chest; bites when opened. |
| Lizard | 16 | Desert | Spits blinding venom at range. |
| Vulture | 14 | Desert | Circles low-health players; attacks from above. |
| Haunted Armor | 25 | Labyrinth | High defense; drops iron/gold equipment pieces. |
| Sandworm | 20 | Desert | Burrows into sand to ambush players. |
Items and Materials
The mod introduces several new materials used for crafting advanced gear and potions.
- Fur Pelt: Dropped by Foxes, Beavers, and Mammoths. Used for Fur Armor.
- Scales: Dropped by Armadillos and Lizards. Used for Scale Armor.
- Tusk/Horn: Dropped by Elephants, Mammoths, and Rhinos. Used for Ivory Spikes and tools.
- Aloe Vera: A plant found in deserts. Used for healing and brewing.
- Nightbloom: A rare flower that only opens and glows at night. Used in high-tier potions.
- Ankh: A rare artifact found in Pyramids, used to cure all negative status effects.
- Scrap Meat: A basic food source dropped by most Project Zulu animals. Can be cooked into Generic Meat.
Equipment and Armor
Project Zulu adds several tiers of armor, each with unique properties and a "Plating" system.
Armor Tiers
- Cactus Armor: Low protection, but deals small amounts of damage to attackers.
- Fur Armor: Provides decent protection and is lightweight.
- Scale Armor: Stronger than leather, crafted from scales and leather.
Plating System
Scale and Fur armor can be "Plated" with Iron, Gold, or Diamond to increase their durability and protection. This allows players to customize the weight and defense of their gear.
Armor Weight Mechanic
Project Zulu introduces a weight system where heavier armor (like Iron, Diamond, or Plated sets) reduces the player's movement speed. Lightweight armors like Fur or Cloth allow for maximum mobility, making them ideal for exploration.
Blocks and Structures
Unique Blocks
- Tombstone: When a player dies, a Tombstone is placed at the site of death. It stores the player's inventory and experience. Right-clicking with an empty hand loots the items. It emits a beacon-like particle effect if it contains loot.
- Campfire: A functional block for light and cooking. It drops its components when broken unless harvested correctly.
- Spikes (Ivory, Iron, Wood): Defensive blocks that damage entities that walk over them. They can be upgraded with poison or slowing effects.
- Universal Flower Pot: Allows any plant, including those from other mods, to be placed inside.
World Structures
- Labyrinth: A massive underground maze found in Plains and Forests. It is filled with Minotaurs and Haunted Armor, guarding high-value loot chests.
- Pyramid: Found in Deserts. These contain traps, Mummies, and the Mummy Pharaoh mini-boss.
- Oasis: A small, lush area in the desert featuring Palm Trees and water.
- Cemetery: A surface structure containing various tombstones and undead spawners.