Bringing Peace to the Nether: How to Cure Zombified Piglins
In the fiery depths of the Nether, few sights are as tragic as a zombified piglin. These once-proud traders, now shambling husks, attack on sight and offer nothing but rotten flesh. But what if you could reverse their condition? Thanks to a clever plugin, you can now cure zombified piglins and turn them into loyal allies. This mechanic adds a whole new layer of depth to Nether exploration, blending vanilla-style curing with powerful customization options.
How the Curing Process Works
The curing ritual mirrors the well-known method for healing zombie villagers, but with a Nether twist. To cure a zombified piglin, you need two key ingredients: a splash potion of weakness and a golden apple. First, weaken the zombified piglin by hitting it with the splash potion. Then, feed it a golden apple. The familiar sound effects and particle swirls will appear, just like when curing a zombie villager. After a configurable amount of time, the zombified piglin transforms into a regular, friendly piglin.
This process works across all Minecraft versions from 1.16 onward, as long as no major API changes break compatibility. The plugin is designed to be robust, so you can enjoy this feature even on older or heavily modded servers.
What Happens After Curing
Once cured, the piglin becomes passive toward the player who performed the cure. It will no longer attack you, and you can configure it to be friendly with all players on the server. This opens up interesting possibilities for cooperative Nether bases where piglins roam freely without aggression. You can also decide whether cured piglins revert to zombified piglins if they somehow wander into the Overworld — a handy toggle for those who want to keep their allies safe during cross-dimensional adventures.
By default, cured piglins won’t fight back even if you accidentally hit them. However, you can change this behavior so they become aggressive when attacked, then calm down after a set period without targets. This makes them feel more like real mobs with natural self-defense instincts.
Advanced Features: Professions, Inventory, and Loyalty
Version 2.0 of the plugin introduced a suite of RPG-like mechanics. Cured piglins can now follow their curer, accept food, and display stats. They also gain an inventory system, allowing you to equip them with armor and items. This transforms them from simple passive mobs into customizable companions that can assist you in battles or carry supplies.
Version 3.0 takes it even further with professions. You can assign different roles to cured piglins, each with unique loot tables and pickup behaviors. Want a piglin that collects only gold-related items? Or one that drops rare bartering goods? The profession system lets you fine-tune every detail. Skins for each profession are supported through a disguise library, giving visual variety to your piglin workforce. Setting up these features is straightforward — you can easily install the required components through a modern launcher like foxygame.net, which lets you browse and add mods directly from its menu without hassle.
Configuration and Commands
All settings are managed through a clear configuration file. You can adjust cure time, aggression rules, overworld transformation, and profession parameters. Reloading the config is as simple as running /bcp (with the curepiglins.reload permission), and changes apply instantly — no server restarts needed. The only exception is piglins already mid-cure; their timer won’t reset.
Here’s a quick overview of what you can tweak:
- Cure duration – set how long the transformation takes
- Friendliness scope – limit to curer or extend to all players
- Overworld zombification – toggle whether cured piglins turn back into zombies in the Overworld
- Aggression rules – define if and when they fight back, and how quickly they calm down
- Profession system – assign roles, loot tables, and pickup filters
Persistence and Personality
Cured piglins are not temporary summons — they are persistent mobs that survive chunk unloads, server reloads, and restarts. They remember their name (if you’ve named them with a name tag), age, armor, inventory contents, and even the player who cured them. This creates a lasting bond, making each cured piglin feel like a unique NPC rather than a generic mob. You can build entire stories around a loyal piglin companion that follows you through the Nether and beyond.
Why Cure Zombified Piglins?
Beyond the obvious benefit of removing a hostile threat, curing piglins adds a rewarding layer to Nether survival. Instead of simply slaying every zombified piglin you encounter, you can invest resources to gain a potential ally. This mechanic encourages exploration and resource gathering — you’ll need golden apples and weakness potions, which require gold, apples, and fermented spider eyes. It also promotes building safe zones in the Nether where cured piglins can roam without danger.
For server owners, this plugin offers a unique way to enhance gameplay without breaking vanilla immersion. The configurable options let you tailor the experience to your community’s preferences, whether you want a hardcore survival challenge or a more relaxed, friendly environment.
Getting Started
To begin curing zombified piglins, you’ll need to prepare the necessary items. Brew splash potions of weakness using water bottles, fermented spider eyes, and gunpowder. Stock up on golden apples — regular ones work, but enchanted golden apples can also be used if you want a more dramatic effect. Then venture into the Nether and find a zombified piglin. Remember, they’re neutral until provoked, so approach carefully. Once you’ve weakened and fed one, step back and watch the transformation. The cured piglin will emerge friendly and ready to follow your lead.
Conclusion
Curing zombified piglins is more than just a neat trick — it’s a game-changer for Nether exploration and base-building. With deep customization options, persistent companions, and profession systems, this mechanic turns a hostile mob into a valuable asset. Whether you’re a solo adventurer or a server admin, the ability to redeem the Nether’s lost souls adds a fresh, rewarding twist to Minecraft’s endless possibilities.