In the latest update for Minecraft, players can expect a fascinating twist with baby zombies now having the capability to ride different creatures, similar to what has been available in the Bedrock Edition. This new feature allows naturally occurring baby zombies to locate various rideable mobs and fellow zombies, mounting them to attack players. The behavior mirrors that of the Bedrock Edition closely. However, not every baby zombie will come equipped with this riding ability. If you encounter one that does, be ready, as the baby zombie will increase the mount’s speed by x1.5 its base speed, addressing the issue noted in MC-271156. The introduction of this mechanic aligns with the difficulty scaling found in the Java Edition of Minecraft. The likelihood of a baby zombie spawning with the ability to ride these creatures is determined by the overall difficulty settings of your world and the duration of your gameplay. Under standard conditions, this probability ranges between 2% to 25%. It’s also noteworthy that they will only pursue mobs while targeting players, preventing a buildup of relentless baby zombies.
Usage
Below is a list of creatures that baby zombies have the potential to mount, derived from the Minecraft Wiki and the roster of mobs available in the Bedrock Edition.
This is classified as a server-side mod, meaning that all players, regardless of whether they are using vanilla or modded clients, will be able to enjoy the features it offers. The mod is functional in both Singleplayer and LAN worlds and is compatible with the latest versions of Fabric and NeoForge. Please note that there will be no support for older versions of the game.
The design of this mod ensures it remains non-invasive to existing baby zombie mechanics. Additionally, it allows for baby zombies to spawn with armor and tools concurrently. Should you encounter any bugs or experience performance issues while using the mod, please report them on the GitHub repository.
