Sophisticated Wolves Wolf AI & Behavior

The primary feature of the mod is the complete rewrite of the wolf's decision-making processes. These changes make wolves significantly more autonomous and less of a liability during exploration.

Hazard Avoidance

Sophisticated Wolves are highly aware of their environment. They will actively avoid:

• Lava and Fire: Wolves will pathfind around heat sources and will not jump into lava pools
• Cacti: Wolves recognize cactus blocks as dangerous and will maintain a safe distance
• Fall Damage: Wolves will calculate pathfinding to avoid drops that would cause significant damage
• Water: If a wolf is on fire, it will prioritize finding water to extinguish itself

Combat Logic

Wolves are more tactical in battle. They are less likely to get in the way of the player's sword swings (preventing accidental friendly fire) and will prioritize targets more effectively. They also have improved pathfinding to reach enemies that are behind obstacles or on different elevations.

Interaction & States

Wolves have three primary states that can be toggled by right-clicking:

1. Following: The wolf follows the player and teleports if the distance is too great (standard behavior)
2. Sitting: The wolf stays in one spot and will not teleport
3. Wandering: The wolf stays within a specific radius of its Dog Bed or a designated area, acting as a guard dog without being tethered to the player's immediate movement