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Photophobic Mobs

Photophobic Mobs

A lightweight Fabric mod making Zombies & Skeletons flee from light sources, while Creepers & Spiders are drawn to them at night.

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Compatibility

Minecraft: Java Edition

26.2
26.1.x
1.21.x
1.20.x
1.19.4

Platforms

Supported environments

Server-side
Client and server

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Details

Licensed ARR
Published 5 hours ago
Updated 3 days ago

💡 Photophobic Mobs

A lightweight, highly configurable Fabric mod that completely overhauls how mobs react to light and darkness.

Photophobic Mobs introduces a dynamic contrast between light-fearing monsters and shadow-dwelling stalkers, turning light sources into tactical survival tools!

🌟 Sunlit vs. Shadow Mechanics

🧟 Light-Phobic Mobs (Zombies, Skeletons, & Configurable Mobs)

  • Light Avoidance: Monsters naturally retreat from illuminated blocks (torches, lanterns, glowstone, etc.) to hide in darkness.
  • Fire & Lava Fear: Mobs actively pathfind away from hazardous fire and lava blocks.
  • Torch Repel (Defense Mechanic): Striking a mob while holding a light source (like a Torch or Lantern) knocks them back, inflicts temporary Weakness & Slowness, and forces them into panic retreat!

🕷️ Light-Attracted Mobs (Creepers, Spiders, & Configurable Mobs)

  • Nighttime Attraction: Spiders and Creepers roaming in darkness are drawn toward bright light sources at night.
  • Base Invasion: Well-lit bases become primary targets if left unguarded—watch out for Creepers sneaking into your lit sanctuaries!

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⚙️ Key Features

  • In-Game Config Menu & Command: Type /photophobicconfig in-game to open a visual configuration menu. Custom mob IDs, speeds, radii, and light thresholds can all be tweaked on the fly!
  • Vanilla Friendly: Built using Minecraft's native Goal AI system for seamless integration.
  • Performance First: Ultra-lightweight logic optimized to maintain smooth server tick rates (20 TPS).

🧪 Multi-Version Support & Bug Reports

This mod is compiled with flexible version dependencies targeting Minecraft 1.20+ up to 1.21+ & 26.1+ on Fabric Loader 0.15.0+.

💬 Found a Bug or Issue?
Since we support a broad range of Minecraft versions, if you encounter any compatibility issues, strange mob behavior, or crashes on your specific Minecraft version, please leave a comment or submit an issue on our tracker! We actively monitor feedback and release quick fixes.