Mob Capture
Moving animals across long distances in Minecraft has always been a chore. You either build elaborate minecart rails, lure passive mobs with handfuls of wheat, or give up entirely and hope a wandering trader brings something useful. Mob Capture changes that routine completely. This lightweight add-on lets you scoop up almost any creature, store it in a portable orb, and set it loose wherever you need it. Whether you are building a zoo, relocating villagers, or just want to keep a prized mob safe, this add-on streamlines the whole process.
What Mob Capture Does
At its core, Mob Capture adds two items to the game: the Capture Orb and the Release Orb. The Capture Orb is the tool you throw at a creature to store it. The Release Orb is what you get back, holding that creature inside until you are ready to spawn it again. The mechanic is straightforward, which is exactly why players enjoy it. There are no complicated menus, no GUI screens, and no confusing configuration files. You throw, you catch, and you release.
Because the add-on is built to be lightweight, it plays nicely alongside most other gameplay mods and add-ons. It does not overhaul existing mob behavior, and it does not add unnecessary clutter to your inventory beyond the orbs themselves.
How to Capture a Mob
Capturing a creature is as simple as throwing an item. Follow these steps:
- Hold a Capture Orb in your hand.
- Throw it directly at the mob you want to store, using the standard use action for your platform (right-click on PC, tap on mobile, or the use button on controller).
- If the capture succeeds, the mob disappears and you receive a Release Orb in return.
That is the entire process. The captured creature is now safely stored, ready to travel with you through caves, across oceans, or into the Nether.
How to Release a Mob
Releasing works just as cleanly. Select the Release Orb in your hotbar and use it. The stored creature spawns right next to you with a short particle effect to mark its arrival. This makes it easy to rebuild a farm, restock an enclosure, or surprise a friend with an unexpected pet.
Crafting the Orbs
The crafting recipe is cheap enough that you can mass-produce orbs early in a survival world. You need just two ingredients:
- 1 Ender Pearl, placed in the center of the crafting grid.
- 8 Glass, placed in the eight surrounding slots.
This recipe yields 4 Capture Orbs at once, so a single Ender Pearl goes a long way. Glass is easy to gather from sand, and Ender Pearls are a common drop once you start hunting Endermen. If you are testing in a creative world, you can also grab orbs instantly with the command /give @s mobcapture:mob_capture_orb 4.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Mob Capture is designed as a Bedrock Edition add-on, which means it works across modern Minecraft Bedrock releases on Windows, consoles, and mobile devices. Because it relies on the add-on system rather than a traditional mod loader, you do not need Forge or Fabric to run it. Just make sure your game version matches the version listed on the add-on page, since behavior packs occasionally need updates when Mojang changes core mechanics.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install option that places Mob Capture directly into the correct add-on folder, so you can jump straight into capturing mobs without wrestling with directory paths.
How to Install
Installing the add-on is quick, but the exact steps depend on your platform. In general, the process looks like this:
- Download Mob Capture from a trusted source and save the file to your device.
- Open the file with Minecraft. On mobile, tapping the file usually launches the import automatically.
- On Windows, double-click the package and let Minecraft handle the import.
- Create or edit a world, then enable the behavior pack under the Add-Ons section.
- Load the world and start crafting your first Capture Orbs.
If the pack does not appear in your world settings, double-check that you are running a compatible Bedrock version. Console players may need to rely on the in-game marketplace or a linked account to transfer the file.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of It
Once you have the basics down, a few habits make Mob Capture even more useful. Keep a stack of Capture Orbs in your ender chest so you are always ready to grab a rare mob you stumble across. Use Release Orbs to move villagers into a trading hall without building a single rail. And remember that capturing a mob removes it from the world, which can be handy for clearing unwanted creatures from a build area without killing them.
Mob Capture is one of those small add-ons that quietly improves everyday Minecraft life. It is simple to craft, easy to use, and flexible enough for builders, farmers, and adventurers alike. Grab a few orbs, head out into the world, and start collecting.