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# mobGriefing

Destructive Mob Actions

Whether mobs are allowed to modify the environment in any way.

## Creatures Eat Plants

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FHjV8Q0R4ZQu1jpLZT9dk%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=5e5bdc54-5374-4137-a5bd-a6a1c1206b73" alt=""><figcaption><p>Foxes eating berries.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether creature-type mobs are allowed to harvest plants. Currently, this means:

* If Foxes can harvest sweet berries and glowberries from bushes and vines,
* If Rabbits can eat carrot crops,
* If Sheep can eat tall grass or grass blocks. They can still regrow wool if this is false.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/creaturesEatPlants`

## Creepers Destroy Blocks

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FPwcLKvFOrU3jrPCE8IcU%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=3f6a09cb-2308-4144-9cac-7c0e685d9afb" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Creeper, about to explode.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Creepers will destroy terrain when they explode.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/creepersDestroyBlocks`

## Endermen Move Blocks

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FM5Lh7LmyNWwoNU55iME1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=417b6846-b0b7-4321-a31a-a562b9fdd7a3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Endermen moving blocks.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Endermen are allowed to pick up and place down blocks.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/endermenMoveBlocks`

## Ender Dragon Destroys Blocks

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2Fuy35Prue4zNskFNaE8LA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=da679e43-75d5-4b6c-a8e1-ab7c0b46ef5c" alt=""><figcaption><p>An Ender Dragon destroying non-End terrain.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Ender Dragons will destroy non-End terrain. This is defined by the `dragon_immune` block tag, but by default is everything except Obsidian, End Stone, Iron Bars and technical blocks.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/enderDragonDestroysBlocks`

## Evokers Dye Blue Sheep Red

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FAjYlwPgA7O4HK7R7Kyyp%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=a69f6c0e-64c5-44a3-a4a9-7d24b8c10577" alt=""><figcaption><p>Evokers 'Wololo' blue sheep.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Evokers are able to 'Wololo' blue sheep and turn them red.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/evokersWololo`

## Ghasts Destroy Blocks

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FmP5M5izLxAQbMbaDvVmJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=240ea30a-433f-4abd-b687-507203d24181" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ghast firing a fireball.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Ghast fireballs destroy blocks and ignite surrounding ones.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/ghastsDestroyBlocks`

## Items Taken by Allays

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FzJbeAxUQrAwpJIIWOtJu%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=692567e7-9201-4901-98bc-dfc569694833" alt=""><figcaption><p>An Allay, shifting items about.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Allays specifically can pick up items, in order to do their automation.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/itemsTakenByAllays`

## Items Taken by Piglins

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2Fd2LAcz46aTOlLqjK5DMA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=d4b29bc6-62ce-44dd-a3d1-dbb973c9b9d7" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Piglin trading.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Piglins specifically can pick up items, in order to trade.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/itemsTakenByPiglins`

## Items Taken by Villagers

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FQFoFP39OVOsJJGPzHkBo%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=67643ce9-9cab-4db9-a0d6-7c1d2b9b842b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Villagers taking food (use your imagination).</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Villagers specifically can pick up items, in order to breed.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/itemsTakenByVillagers`

## Items Taken by others

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2F6a8u7RU9nH7x8G18W4gC%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a062b18-4d2c-4cf6-b0df-85cd64192fe3" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Zombie with taken equipment.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether mobs not covered by the above commands can pick up items. This usually means taking equipment or holding in in their hand.

## Mobs Crush Turtle Eggs

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FvgppIixmNdh0Tt6EH4rq%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=1decf921-6f13-4fa8-9da6-7b4f13e8d9c0" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Zombie, crushing a set of Turtle eggs.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether mobs will destroy turtle eggs when stepped on, and whether Zombies will actively seek out eggs in order to destroy them.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/mobsCrushTurtleEggs`

## Mobs Trample Farmland

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FUzggFrZcCA3H2q9qNicA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=c7ec7b3e-adf6-4f7d-ae29-196a53713150" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pig that's fallen onto farmland</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether mobs trample farmland after falling onto it.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/mobsTrampleFarmland`

## Ravagers Destroy Plants

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2Fg2TdoAK6ZXoL4Z5hcqex%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=e04e0a8c-3b81-447d-88d3-bbb7a435bed5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ravager next to some crops and leaves, which it will destroy.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether ravagers destroy leaves and crop blocks when in the same space.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/ravagersDestroyPlants`

## Silverfish Enter Stone

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2F2hSTckQzp0c7N0ZyqwpK%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=82daffce-f511-41eb-b04c-48c7ef4ed9c0" alt=""><figcaption><p>A silverfish entering a stone block.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether silverfish are allowed to enter stone blocks, replacing them with infested variants.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/silverfishEnterStone`

## Silverfish Wake Friends

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FfiMYdR3TALSxvAzkRLiy%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=79e414d2-09cf-4ed2-9880-04b84f9e4b83" alt=""><figcaption><p>A silverfish being awoken from infested stone.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether silverfish wake up nearby silverfish from infested blocks when damaged, destroying the blocks in the process.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/silverfishWakeFriends`

## Snow Golems Leave Trails

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FvMaFV2SfsYgMckqJ4Hdq%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=278e53db-2548-4f15-9938-2bcef5360f5b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Snow Golem leaving a snow trail.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Snow Golems will leave trails of snow when moving.

Command: `/gamerule snowGolemsLeaveTrails`

## Villagers Work Farmland

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FQVct7rcEMQLkH8obQC3L%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=89943750-9dad-4647-be55-fdd97a033b25" alt=""><figcaption><p>A farming Villager working a wheat field.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Villager farmers will harvest and replant crops on farmland.

{% hint style="warning" %}
It's recommended to enable [#items-taken-by-villagers](#items-taken-by-villagers "mention") if this rule is enabled, otherwise Villagers will break crops but not be able to replant them.
{% endhint %}

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/villagersWorkFarmland`

## Withers Destroy Blocks

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2F6lY1BzQQy5dlencHwY9H%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=40a1ebf3-2e12-490b-9c2e-1a4c84af206e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Wither explosion destroying terrain.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether Withers destroy blocks via:

* Initial large explosion,
* Skull projectiles exploding,
* Block-breaking move when damaged.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/withersDestroyBlocks`

## Zombies Break Doors

<figure><img src="https://1515179352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwTgm4XzBOYSYPvD6bK5m%2Fuploads%2FvLeLemQropBfgkWhYqOu%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=c8eb5ba7-d0ad-4dc7-99db-f8c3b81a5bd1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Zombie breaking a wooden door.</p></figcaption></figure>

Whether, on Hard difficulty, certain zombies can break down wooden doors.

Command: `/gamerule mobGriefing/zombiesBreakDoors`