Copycat: The Ultimate Block Cloning Mod for Minecraft
Have you ever walked into a server lobby and noticed a block that looks completely impossible, like a floating torch or a waterlogged fence gate? Or maybe you wanted to use a Dragon Egg in a build but your friends keep teleporting it away. If any of that sounds familiar, then Copycat is the add-on you have been waiting for. This clever mod introduces a simple feline solution: a paste that clones the appearance of any block without copying its functionality, freeing you from the restrictions that normally come with placing certain blocks.
What Does Copycat Actually Do?
At its core, Copycat adds a paste regurgitated by cats that is capable of cloning block appearance while stripping away all the original functionality. That means you can place a cloned block anywhere, in any orientation, without worrying about whether it needs to be attached to something, sit on a specific block, or stay underwater. The mod even adds waterloggability to cloned blocks because, frankly, why not?
One of the best parts is that it works with your favorite mods too. The only current exception is Tile Entity Renderers, which will not display, so you might occasionally encounter invisible parts or entire models in a copy. All vanilla cases of fully invisible models are blacklisted, so you are protected from the most common headaches.
How to Get Started with Copycat
Getting started is straightforward, but you will need two things: Slime Balls and a Cat that you have tamed yourself. Feed the Slime Ball to your cat by right-clicking it, and after a short moment it will horf up some Copycat Paste. From there you can craft the Standard Copycat Paste and begin cloning blocks.
To clone a block, simply SHIFT + Right Click on the block you want to copy. If it is allowed by the mod's rules, the block state is saved and you can start placing your cloned version down. Each use consumes a unit of goo in the tube, though the tube itself does not break when it reaches zero. To refill it, combine the paste type used to make it with the tube in a crafting grid, restoring four durability per paste.
Upgrading Your Copycat Paste
- Standard Copycat Paste: 16 units of goo, refilled with Copycat Paste
- Ocelot-Grade Copycat Paste: 128 units of goo, crafted with Copy-Ocelot Paste obtained from a trusting Ocelot
- Lion-Grade Copycat Paste: unlimited goo, created by imbuing Ocelot-Grade Paste with the power of a Nether Star
If 16 units feels too small, the Ocelot-Grade upgrade gives you 128 units. And if you are tired of refilling entirely, the Lion-Grade version never runs out. For players who want a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Copycat, pulling the correct build for your game version automatically so you can skip manual file juggling.
Copy Rules and Configuration
Because cloning blocks could easily feel like Creative Mode, Copycat follows a set of rules by default. A Copycat can copy blocks with block states and blocks from Block Tags featured on the whitelist. It cannot copy blocks without block states or blocks on the blacklist. The config file explains why each default entry exists, so give it a look if you are curious.
These defaults are not set in stone. In the config file you can choose to copy everything without a care, copy everything except blacklisted blocks, or copy nothing but whitelisted blocks. This flexibility makes Copycat for Minecraft useful in both survival and creative settings.
Finding Your Lost Copycats
In a world where any block can be an impostor, keeping track of what is real becomes tricky. That is where the Copycat-Vision Goggles come in. When equipped, all Copycats reveal themselves within the particle render distance, because it is only obvious that copycats can see other copycats. Copycat Goo is also relatively soft and breaks quickly, though you can speed things up further by using a Shovel.
Version Support and Compatibility
Copycat is available for both Fabric and NeoForge, covering modern Minecraft releases so you can keep building regardless of which loader you prefer. If you are wondering how to install it, the process is the same as most add-ons: drop the file into your mods folder and launch the game. Just remember that this mod does not work with Optifine and never will, since Optifine is closed source and changes rendering in ways that conflict with how Copycat manipulates block appearance.
Whether you want to disguise a hidden door, mass-produce an expensive block for a build, or simply protect your Dragon Egg from mischievous friends, Copycat delivers a creative, feline-powered solution that fits naturally into almost any modpack.