Bug Fixes

• Fixed Miner helmet not giving Night Vision + Optimized it's code
• Fixed Arch Demon's Trident not having Flame FX or setting mobs on Fire when thrown + Optimized it's code

Major Performance Optimizations

• Most mob-specific commands/functions will ONLY run if said mob exists and as that mob.
• Main Loop File size reduced
• Numer of commands running per game tick reduced heavily
  • This optimization should be especially notable on SERVERS! (We heard your feedback)
  • If you are still experiencing issues, please let us know in our Discord Server

Updated to support 26.1.2

NEW Variants!

• Tarantula
  • Large, slow, tanky, and heavy-hitting variant of the spider
• Baby Spider
  • Spawns in groups of 3 along with an adult spider
  • Very little health and damage

Bug fixes

• Fixed many config menus
• Fixed many missing Manual Spawns
• Misc. Fixes

Other tweaks

• Minor adjustments to many variants and their unique items with gameplay and balancing in mind
• Adjustments to most Variant's spawnrates

This version is intended ONLY for versions 1.21.11+.

This version has not been extensively playtested and may have bugs. Please report any you encounter to the discord.

• Updated to new gamerule methods
• Deleted lots of now unused code
• Optimization

WARNING:

This is a BETA RELEASE. We cannot guarantee stability or functionality and the use of this is intended only for latest snapshot (as of time writing, 25w45a)

Changes

• Made several player head based armors actually use durability and not be stackable, along with custom repair items and equip sounds. Also tweaked the stats of some head armors.
• Tweaked several default spawn values (Especially the void sentinel. Pesky thing be pesky no more!)
• Changed Toxic Skeleton to Mossy skeleton- Shoots Nausea+Infestation Arrows. Max HP Lowered to 16 (from 20)
• Charred Skeleton size infinitesimallyy altered to match the normal skeleton
• Charred Skeleton Max HP Lowered to 16 (from 20)

This version of the datapack/mod only has support for 1.21.7/8/9. Functionality on any other versions is not guaranteed.

This version is for 1.21.7/8/9 ONLY. Use on other versions is not supported

Changes

• Default spawn values of many variants changed; Overall Tougher ones are less common
• Nerfed Spectre Boots (100 Safe Fall Distance -> 20)
• Nerfed Demon's Trident (1.3 Attack speed -> 1.0)
• Nerfed Demon's Head (+2 Attack speed -> 1)
• Lowered chance to get the Arch Demon's items to drop

Fixes

• Fixed Demon Trident not setting entities on fire when thrown
• Fixed particles for thrown Demon Trident not appearing

Mo-Variants 7.7.0 BETA 8

This is a complete re-write of the pack made to improve stability, touch up versions still commonly used, and add a bunch of features.

Beta 8 includes a port to 1.21.3/4, the re-introduction of TimeLib integration, and overhauled code for non-tick based timers.

THIS IS A BETA!!! NOT ALL THINGS ARE 100% DONE, AND DOES NOT FOLLOW OUR TYPICAL UPDATE CYCLE!!!

Updates Since Beta 7:

• Updated to 1.21.3/4

Additions Since Beta 7:

• Re-Added TimeLib Integration in 1.21.3/4
  • The integration is now more configurable than before.
• Added spawning type configuration for normal variants.
  • The rest of the variants will come in the following betas, this is taking too long...
    • Someone take me out, i don't wanna do configs anymore, please, let me out of the basement...

Changes Since Beta 7:

• Reded code that relies on timers to make it cleaner and more optimized.

Fixes Since Beta 7:

• Fix Sentinel Bullets being summoned twice as often as intended.

• Updated to support 1.21.6/7
• Tweaked some spawns and stats of some variants
  • Lost soul deals less damage
  • Lost soul spawns less
  • Half-Zombie spawns less
  • Undead-Knight has less HP
• Various fixes This release has not been extensively tested, please report any bugs to our discord with the version 7.6.9.4J

Mo-Variants 7.7.0 BETA 7

This is a complete re-write of the pack made to improve stability, touch up versions still commonly used, and add a bunch of features.

Beta 7 includes re-porting to 1.20.2, re-addition of the icologer, re-addition of true random spawning, and bug fixes!

THIS IS A BETA!!! NOT ALL THINGS ARE 100% DONE, AND DOES NOT FOLLOW OUR TYPICAL UPDATE CYCLE!!!

Updates Since Beta 6:

• Started porting to 1.20.2

Additions Since Beta 6:

• Re-added the Iceologer Variant [1.20.2]

Changes Since Beta 6:

• Init v8 [1.20.2]
• Re-added True Random variant spawning [1.20.2]
  • True Random spawning makes use of the /random command & Macros added in 1.20.2.
  • If you prefer the old functionality, you can configure it on a per variant basis upon release of Beta 8!

Fixes Since Beta 6:

• Fixed the illusioner mob cap not working [1.20-1.20.1]
• Optimized Bossbar code(reduce lag by a multiplier of mobs in world)
• Fixed Charred Skeletons spawning in two block tall spaces just to suffocate in a wall.
• Fixed Bogged Backport not spawning in mangrove swamps.
• Fixed a config section being incorrectly labeled as "advanced".

Mo-Variants 7.7.0 BETA 6

This is a complete re-write of the pack made to improve stability, touch up versions still commonly used, and add a bunch of features.

Beta 6 includes lots of QOL, fixes, & backend upgrades to help speed up development.

THIS IS A BETA!!! NOT ALL THINGS ARE 100% DONE, AND DOES NOT FOLLOW OUR TYPICAL UPDATE CYCLE!!!

Additions Since Beta 5:

• Spawn Rates correction

Changes Since Beta 5:

• Backend changes to the Init file(no init version upgrade)
• Config improvements
  • Boss variants cannot have an increased spawn amount, and as such the config pages reflect this finalized decision.
• Loot Changes
  • Arch Demon
    • Arch Demon Head is now a loot table
    • Demon's Trident is now a loot table
  • Possessed Blade
    • Possessed Blade Drop has been renamed to Tamed Blade & moved to a loot table.
      • The item was renamed as by killing the possessed blade, you are in essence, taming it.
  • Overhauled the drops from the forgotten miner. These drops will be further upgraded in a future update.
  • Undead Barbarian now uses a loot table
    • Battle axe is now a loot table
    • The azalea drop now uses a predicate to prevent dropping in Endless City
  • Lost Soul's "Ghost's Hood" is now a loot table
  • Overhaul Void Sentinel's Loot Table
    • Also fixed it.
• Every Variant now has the "mo-var.variant" tag for developers to use.
• Upgraded "Half Zombie" design(new custom made player head)

Fixes Since Beta 5:

• Config Style Fixes
• Fix Identifier Advancement not working with the RRC Parent.
• Fix some variants spawning all the time.
• Fix Lost Soul Effects
• Fix some armor drop chances not being set to 0 since their loot drops were replaced.
  • Also removed a lot of redundent code from variant files.
• Fix some loot tables not rolling at all
• Fix mossy spider console spam with "generic.scale" attribute
• Fix Toxic Skeleton not being styled
• Fix Pharaoh Boss Bar

Removals Since Beta 5:

• Split out "ambient" variants into a new pack called "Mo-Critters".(coming as soon as modrinth approves it)