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Mobs Blocker
Advanced Spawn Control for Your Server
Mobs Blocker has been completely re-architected to give you granular control over entity spawning. Stop mobs based on specific conditions (natural spawns, spawners, eggs) or apply rules globally across mob categories.
⚠️ UPDATE NOTICE: This mod has been rewritten and currently ONLY supports version 1.2.0. For version 1.1.0, please check the GitHub repository. Versions below 1.1.0 are no longer supported.
🚀 How It Works & Core Features
The Logic System
Mobs Blocker intercepts every entity spawn attempt and checks rules in this specific order:
- Specific Rules: Is there a rule for this exact Entity ID? (e.g.,
minecraft:zombie) - Preset Rules: If not, is there a rule for its Category? (e.g.,
monsters) - Global Rules: If not, is there a Global rule set?
Key Features
- Granular Control: Block mobs based on how they spawn (Natural, Spawners, Eggs, Commands).
- Smart Presets: Apply rules to entire categories (e.g., block all
monstersorwater_creatures). - Global Settings: Apply a rule to every entity on the server instantly.
- In-Game Management: Full command system with auto-completion.
- Zero Lag: Uses optimized
HashSetlookups and hooks into NeoForge events for minimal performance impact. - Server-Side Only: Clients do not need to install this mod.
📜 The Rules System (Understanding Block Types)
When adding a rule, you define what to block. You can block specific sources or use "Inverse Mode" to allow only specific sources.
| Rule Keyword | Effect |
|---|---|
all |
Blocks ALL spawns for this target. |
natural |
Blocks natural spawns (darkness, biome generation). |
spawner |
Blocks mob spawners (dungeons, trial spawners). |
egg |
Blocks spawn eggs and dispensers. |
command |
Blocks /summon or command block spawns. |
!natural |
Inverse: Blocks everything EXCEPT natural spawns. |
!spawner |
Inverse: Blocks everything EXCEPT spawners. |
!command |
Inverse: Blocks everything EXCEPT commands. |
💻 Command Guide (Usage Examples)
All commands require OP Level 4.
1. Specific Mob Control (add)
Target a single entity type.
- Block Zombies completely:
/spawnblocker add minecraft:zombie all - Block Creepers from spawning naturally (but allow spawners/eggs):
/spawnblocker add minecraft:creeper natural - Allow Skeletons ONLY from Spawners (Inverse Mode):
/spawnblocker add minecraft:skeleton !spawner
2. Category Presets (preset)
Apply rules to groups of mobs.
Available categories: monsters, creatures, ambient, water, misc.
- Block all Monsters from spawning naturally:
/spawnblocker preset monsters natural - Disable all ambient creatures (Bats, etc.):
/spawnblocker preset ambient all
3. Global Settings (global)
Apply a fallback rule to the entire server.
- Disable Natural Spawning server-wide (Adventure mode style):
/spawnblocker global natural
4. Management & Utilities
- Remove a rule:
/spawnblocker remove minecraft:zombie /spawnblocker remove preset monsters - List active rules:
/spawnblocker list - Reload Config (from disk):
/spawnblocker reload - Reset Everything (Wipe Config):
/spawnblocker reset
📂 Configuration File (Manual Editing)
The configuration is saved automatically to config/spawnblocker.json. You can edit this file manually if the server is stopped.
Example spawnblocker.json:
{
"minecraft:phantom": [
"all"
],
"preset:monsters": [
"natural"
],
"minecraft:zombie": [
"!spawner"
],
"global_settings": [
"command"
]
}



