Sentient Rival Shadows FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I spawn my first mob?
Search for "player" in the Creative inventory to find the mob spawn egg, then place it in your world. Alternatively, use the command /playermob summon named to create a named mob that you can control.
Can I make mobs do specific things or are they completely autonomous?
Named mobs can be commanded to perform specific actions using /playermob order , letting you direct them to walk, punch, attack, gift items, greet, steal, use items, or place blocks. Unnamed mobs act fully autonomously according to their personality.
What's the difference between mob personalities and how do they affect behavior?
Aggressive mobs attack players on sight, Shy mobs flee and hide, Friendly mobs greet and gift items, Passive mobs ignore players, and Skeptical mobs inspect you before raising weapons. Combat behavior also varies—brave mobs fire quickly while timid ones keep their distance.
How do I change a mob's skin or appearance?
You can customize any mob's appearance by assigning it a player skin based on any Minecraft username, allowing you to create mobs that look like specific players or characters.
Do mobs actually use weapons and armor they find, or just carry them?
Mobs actively equip and swap gear—they wear armor, wield weapons, and switch to better equipment whenever they find upgrades. Ranged combatants will pull arrows or fireworks from their inventory and switch to melee weapons when ammunition runs out.
Can mobs loot chests and containers like players do?
Yes, mobs will raid nearby chests and barrels, pick up loose items from the ground, and even strip armor from armor stands as they scavenge for loot.
Will this mod cause lag if I spawn lots of mobs?
Performance depends on your system and the number of mobs active, but spawning large crowds will increase server load since each mob runs autonomous AI. Monitor your frame rate and reduce mob count if you experience lag.
Do mobs fight each other or only attack players?
Mobs will engage in combat with each other based on their personalities and proximity, creating dynamic interactions between different mobs in your world.
Does this mod work with animation mods or other player-related mods?
Yes, the mod is designed to work alongside melee animation add-ons, allowing mobs to perform combo attacks and swing weapons with enhanced animations.
Can I give items to mobs or do they only find their own gear?
You can gift items to named mobs using the /playermob order gift command, letting you directly hand them weapons, armor, or other items.