Scarper
by GrumpyChunks
Scarper changes how passive mobs react when a player attacks one of them, so a single hit can set off a wider response in the area.
What it does
Once installed, a player who strikes a passive mob causes other passive mobs within a configurable distance to attack that player. Passive mobs that the player approaches too closely may run away instead. The mod is limited to the same type of passive mob that was hit, unless the config changes that. A separate option lets hostile mobs in range hunt down the player.
Scarper is a lightweight Forge mod for the 1.12.2 and 1.16.5 game versions, with 2.0.0 for 1.16.5 as the latest file. It runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it, and it is released under All rights reserved, which means it is not open source.
Key features
Area retaliation
Attacking a passive mob draws nearby passive mobs of the same kind into fighting back within a set distance.
Fleeing passive mobs
Passive mobs can run away when the player comes too close, instead of standing still.
Configurable scope
The config limits retaliation to one type of passive mob and can add hostile mobs that hunt the attacker.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Aggressive Wolves is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it is open source. Players can install it on the client, the server or both, and neither side is required. All creatures hostile runs only on the server, targets all creatures and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarper | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.16.5 | Client and server | 2023-12-20 |
| Aggressive Wolves | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client or server, optional | 2025-06-18 |
| All creatures hostile | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2026-07-27 |
Questions
Does Scarper need to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
Scarper is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,527 Mobs mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.
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What the author says
Scarper is a very lightweight Forge mod that changes the way passive mobs behave when they witness a player attacking other mobs. With this mod installed, if you attack a passive mob, other passive mobs within a configurable distance will run away from the player if the player attempts to get too close.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/scarper
- Owner
- GrumpyChunks
- Published
- 2023-12-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-12-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15