Village Militia Mod — Feature Guide & Documentation
Status: Under Active Development
Note: Tons of new features, behavior subroutines, and AI optimizations are currently being worked on. Stay tuned for future updates!
Getting Started
Village Militia Spawn Egg
- Location: Located at the very end of the vanilla Spawn Eggs creative tab.
- Cost-Efficient Recruitment: Activating the militia via Sneak (Shift) + Right-Click with an Iron Helemt on an unemployed villager will not consume your sword! (Free weapon licensing!)
Command Modes
Hold an Emerald and (Shift) + Right-Click with a militia member to switch between the following modes. A distinct particle effect will appear around their feet to show their active mode instantly:
| Mode | Visual Indicator | Behavior Description |
|---|---|---|
| IDLE | Free Roam | Wanders freely; stays relaxed. |
| FOLLOW | END_ROD |
Follows and protects the player. |
| GUARD | ENCHANT |
Holds ground and guards the spot. |
| PATROL | GLOW |
Patrols nearby area for monsters. |
Cavalry & Transport Mechanics
- Cavalry Mounting Conditions: A militia will automatically mount a horse if the horse meets three strict conditions:
- It has no current passengers.
- It is already saddled.
- It is not currently leashed.
- Forced Dismount Command: If a militia is currently riding a horse, you can order them to dismount instantly by Sneak (Shift) + Right-Clicking them with an empty hand.
- Tactical Leashing (Troop Transport): Once the militia is mounted, you can attach a lead to the horse. This allows you to drag both the horse and the militia together, making long-distance relocation a breeze!
Equipment Customization & Arsenal
- Weapon Swapping: You can swap the militia's weaponry at any time! Just Sneak (Shift) + Right-Click them while holding a weapon to equip them.
- Unequipping Gear: Sneak + Right-Click a militia with a Stick to immediately unequip and drop all weapons and armor they are wearing.
- Expanded Arsenal: They now fully support wielding and firing Crossbows, alongside standard melee weapons!
Combat AI & Special Interactions
- Advanced Combat AI: Features smart positioning, directional strafing, tactical retreats, and timely shield-blocking to make your villagers viable combatants instead of punching bags.
- Hero of the Village: When you approach with the Hero of the Village effect, nearby militia will salute you!
