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Special Mobs FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does the Special Mobs mod add?
It adds variant versions of existing hostile mobs with unique abilities, stats, and behaviors. These include things like Creepers that create a fire explosion, skeletons that shoot poisoned arrows, and mob jockeys such as a skeleton riding a Ghast.
What are the Special Mobs Creeper variants?
New Creeper variants include Fire Creepers, Death Creepers, Doom Creepers, and Jumping Creepers. Creepers are the mob the mod is mostly known for, and some variants let you get materials you normally couldn't.
Does Special Mobs add baby mobs?
Yes, baby mobs are included, and baby monsters will drop items. Baby mobs are mentioned alongside the mod's other variants.
Do Endermen drop their held item with Special Mobs?
Yes, the mod tweaks Endermen so they drop their held item when killed. It also adds unique Endermen variants with abilities like freezing you, shooting lightning, and teleporting you.
What new Ghasts does Special Mobs add?
It adds many unique Ghasts with different abilities and drops. They can shoot fireballs, bite you, summon mobs, pick up mobs, and regenerate health.
What new Spiders does Special Mobs add?
It adds many new Spiders with their own abilities, some small and weak and others big and deadly. Some can walk through walls or jump large distances.
Does Special Mobs add new Zombie Pigmen?
Yes, it adds new varieties of Zombie Pigmen with special abilities, different drops, and rare drops.
Does Special Mobs add new enchantments?
Yes, it adds brand new enchants along with more Silverfish. These enchants can increase damage, hit through armor, give bad potion effects, and poison mobs.
What Minecraft versions does Special Mobs support?
The Modrinth project page lists 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.21.9, and 1.21.10. The 9Minecraft article also shows screenshots for 1.5.2, 1.6.4/1.6.2, 1.7.10, 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.20.1, and 1.20.
What mod loaders does Special Mobs work with?
The Modrinth project page lists datapack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. It is also designed for server-side use.