
Mobs can think
This mod upgrades mobs' brains, making them really smart!
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About this Mod
This mod makes so that mobs are now smarter, adding new functions to their brains, here's a list of all the current features:
- Mobs flee from nearby running players.
- Skeletons have a 50% chance of switching their weapons to swords if a player is too close.
- Mobs taller than 2 blocks now run away if their target is camping under a tiny space.
- Mobs can now see behind glass, fences, gates and iron bars.
- Mobs that are currently burning in the sun will seek nearby dark spots.
- If a sun-sensitive mob targets someone out in the open, it will wait in the shade until the target steps into a dark spot.
- Mobs stay far from you if you build a pillar too high for them to reach.
- Mobs call for help if hurt in a radius of 64 blocks.
- Spiders can throw webs that give Slowness 1 for 2 seconds.
- Creepers assume your position and explode after hiding behind a wall.
- Baby zombies launch towards you if they were riding a chicken
Available Versions
How to Install Mobs can think on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Mobs can think". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Mobs can think server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Mobs can think compatible with forge and neoforge?
Mobs can think officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Mobs can think – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Mobs can think consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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