Summary
Minecraft’s bestiary is full of creatures both bizarre and mundane. However, 1.21’s focus on tinkering, exploration, and combat could lend themselves to a whole new class ofMinecraftmob.
Though it may be a surprise to hear,Minecrafthas some classification for its mobs. Undead and arthropods are classified by their respective enchantments, with undead in particular being a fleshed-out category. The grouping sports a wide variety of creatures with common traits, such as most catching fire during the day or the way they all react differently to potion effects. Outside these two groups, though,Minecraftmobs are more loosely defined and classified by level of hostility rather than any creature type.
Minecraft’s 1.21 Update Justifies A Series Of New Construct Mobs
ADungeons and Dragons-adjacentcreature type system could be a huge benefit toMinecraftwhen it comes to adding new mobs, allowing them to easily slot into larger families with shared mechanics. One such type could be constructs, something it seems Mojang has been wandering in the direction of with mob votes. Though tuff and copper golems have fallen by the wayside, there’s no reason for such a distinct class of creatures to run short with only what players have now. Artificial, machine-like mobs, built by players or otherwise, have outstanding potential.
New Constructs Are A Chance To Go Further Than Golems
Golems are a curious class of creature inMinecraft. They’re either crude, as it is with snow golems, or strangely ancient, which is the case withMinecraft’s iron golems. Even when freshly assembled, iron golems spawn with vines wrapped around their rust-indented bodies. In addition, Mojang’s proposed copper golems, formed from a material more closely tied to redstone and other tech, look aged. Golems inMinecraftare clearly there to evoke an ancient form of construct rather than a tech-propelled robot.
However, withMinecraft1.21’s lean into tinkering, there’s room for constructs to embody different vibes. With copper bulbs and grating meeting automatic crafter blocks, it would be more than reasonable for Mojang to add some constructs that move away from the golem aesthetic. These creatures could verge on a steampunk fantasy, outfitted with redstone power sources or animated by lightning channeled by copper. Enemies of this sort could present a look that ties redstone-level industry into the larger world, and there are very few examples of redstone naturally generating despite its many uses. Having this caliber of technology impact whole mobs would enhance the verisimilitude of the title greatly.
New Constructs Could Interact With Redstone
Creature types are a good chance to add overarching mechanics that apply to a variety of monsters. With undead, for instance, healing effects harm them and vice versa. This is useful information not just for those wondering why their harming potions do nothing against scores of zombies, but for those preparing to fightthe Wither,Minecraft’s undead boss.
Likewise, having all constructs interact with redstone in some way presents many opportunities. Players naturally gravitate toward creatures that help them with redstone gizmos. With this in mind, hostile construct monsters could be created with this in mind. They could be slain, of course, but if they benefit redstone machines, gamers will be encouraged to take on the whole new challenge of bringing them home alive.
Moreover,Minecraft’s upcoming breeze mobalready provides a blueprint for mobs triggering redstone effects. It can fire trap-triggering blasts, something that has the potential to be used for the player’s benefit. This shows how constructs could work with redstone, but could also be a creature with a unique construct interaction.
Perhaps if, in a trial chamber setting, a breeze and construct mob are pitted alongside each other, a breeze blast hitting the construct could trigger a special attack or heal the entity. On the whole, this would be an opportunity for mobs to have more complex relationships with the environment and each other.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
