Mob Drops Configuration

SmartSpawner allows you to customize mob drops and experience through the mob_drops.yml file. Control what items spawners generate, drop rates, quantities, and special properties.

Configuration Format

MOB_NAME:
  experience: <number>
  loot:
    ITEM_ID:
      amount: <min>-<max>
      chance: <percentage>
      # Optional properties
      durability: <min>-<max>
      potion_effect:
        type: <POTION_TYPE>
        extended: <true/false>
        upgraded: <true/false>

Core Properties

Property	Format	Description
experience	5	XP generated per spawner trigger
amount	1-3	Quantity range of items generated
chance	50.0	Drop probability (0.0-100.0)
durability	1-384	Durability range for tools/weapons
potion_effect	Object	For potions and tipped arrows

Potion Effects

potion_effect:
  type: POISON           # Effect type
  extended: false        # Longer duration
  upgraded: true         # Higher potency

Note: Only one of extended or upgraded can be true.

Examples

Basic Mob

ZOMBIE:
  experience: 5
  loot:
    ROTTEN_FLESH:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 100.0
    IRON_INGOT:
      amount: 1-1
      chance: 0.83
    CARROT:
      amount: 1-1
      chance: 0.83
    POTATO:
      amount: 1-1
      chance: 0.83

Mob with Weapons

SKELETON:
  experience: 5
  loot:
    BONE:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 100.0
    ARROW:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 100.0
    BOW:
      amount: 1-1
      chance: 8.5
      durability: 1-384

Mob with Tipped Arrows

STRAY:
  experience: 5
  loot:
    BONE:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 100.0
    ARROW:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 100.0
    BOW:
      amount: 1-1
      chance: 8.5
      durability: 1-384
    TIPPED_ARROW:
      amount: 0-2
      chance: 50.0
      potion_type: SLOWNESS

Supported Types

Common Entities

Hostile: ZOMBIE, SKELETON, CREEPER, SPIDER, ENDERMAN, BLAZE, WITCH Passive: COW, PIG, CHICKEN, SHEEP, VILLAGER Boss: ENDER_DRAGON, WITHER, WARDEN

Full List: Paper Entity Documentation

Common Materials

Items: IRON_INGOT, GOLD_INGOT, DIAMOND, EMERALD, STRING, BONE Food: BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, BREAD, CARROT, POTATO Weapons: DIAMOND_SWORD, BOW, CROSSBOW, TRIDENT

Full List: Paper Material Documentation

Potion Effects

HEALING, HARMING, POISON, REGENERATION, STRENGTH, WEAKNESS, SWIFTNESS, SLOWNESS, FIRE_RESISTANCE, INVISIBILITY

Full List: Paper PotionType Documentation

Configuration Guide

Validation Rules

1. Experience must be non-negative number
2. Amount format: min-max where min ≤ max
3. Chance between 0.0-100.0
4. Valid entity and material names only
5. Potion effects: only one enhancement per effect

No Drops Configuration

BAT:
  experience: 0
  # No loot section = no drops

Default Configuration

SmartSpawner includes comprehensive defaults based on Minecraft Wiki data.

• View Online: GitHub Repository
• Auto-Regenerate: Delete mob_drops.yml and restart server