MobRider: Ride and Control Any Mob in Minecraft

MobRider: Ride and Command Any Creature in Minecraft

Ever wished you could hop onto a creeper and steer it away from your base, or ride a spider up sheer walls? MobRider turns that fantasy into reality. This plugin is a continuation of Edward’s legendary work, later maintained by Fluff, and it lets you mount, control, and even befriend almost any mob in the game. From wolves to zombies, and even other players, MobRider opens up a whole new way to explore your server’s world.

What Makes MobRider So Special

MobRider isn’t just about sitting on a pig with a carrot on a stick. It gives you full command over your chosen mount using a whip (by default a fishing rod) and a set of intuitive chat commands. The plugin integrates deeply with popular server tools, making it a perfect fit for survival, factions, or roleplay servers.

Core Features at a Glance

• Saddle up any mob — animals, monsters, and even players (with proper permissions).
• Control movement with a whip (fishing rod) or arrow keys when using Spoutcraft.
• Issue commands to your mob: move in a direction, attack a target, follow someone, or stop.
• Navigate to locations including other players, mobs, Citizen NPCs, Factions regions, Towny regions, WorldGuard regions, and more.
• Automatic protection — your mount will defend you from any attacker.
• Feed your mob to restore its health using configurable food items.
• Faster travel with configurable speed boosts.
• Receive a spawn egg on dismount (configurable), so you never lose your favorite ride.
• Random mount chance and coin cost for economy-based gameplay.
• Mob chatter — your mount will occasionally “talk” to you, adding personality.

Getting Started with MobRider

Installation is straightforward. First, make sure you have Vault installed, as MobRider depends on it for permissions and economy hooks. Then place the MobRider jar into your server’s plugins folder and restart. If you’re looking for a hassle-free way to get MobRider up and running, you can easily install it via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu. Once the plugin loads, configure the settings to your liking and assign permissions to your players.

Command Summary

MobRider adds a set of simple but powerful commands, all starting with /mob (or the alias /mr). Here’s how to use them:

• /mob mount — Mount or dismount the nearest mob.
• /mob go <direction> [distance] — Instruct your mob to move north, south, east, west, etc. Add a distance to stop after a set number of blocks.
• /mob goto <name> — Send your mob to a player, mob, NPC, or region (within configurable range).
• /mob goto <X> <Z> — Navigate to exact coordinates.
• /mob follow <name> — Make your mob follow a target.
• /mob attack <name> — Command your mob to move to and attack a specific entity.
• /mob buck — If another player is riding you, buck them off.
• /mob stop — Halt all actions.
• /mob reload — Reload the plugin configuration (admin only).

Permissions and Customization

MobRider’s permission system gives you granular control. The main nodes are:

• mobrider.command.mount — access to /mob mount
• mobrider.command.go, .goto, .follow, .attack, .buck, .stop — command access
• mobrider.admin.reload — reload permission
• mobrider.players — mount other players
• mobrider.animals — mount animals
• mobrider.monsters — mount monsters
• mobrider.spawnegg — receive a spawn egg on dismount

You can even fine-tune permissions for individual mobs, like mobrider.animals.chicken or mobrider.monsters.zombie, to allow or deny specific creatures.

Known Limitations and Compatibility

While MobRider works with most mobs, a few are uncontrollable: Ghasts, Slimes, Magma Cubes, and Ender Dragons. You’ll also lose your saddle if you try to ride a pig the vanilla way, so stick to the plugin’s mounting method. The latest version (0.47.3) is compatible with Minecraft 1.4.6, and earlier builds added support for 1.4 mobs. Server owners running older versions should check the changelog for fixes like the CME bug and player-killing issues.

Why Your Server Needs MobRider

MobRider transforms ordinary mobs into loyal companions and versatile vehicles. It encourages exploration, adds a layer of strategy to PvP, and fits perfectly into economy-based servers where mounts can be purchased. The integration with plugins like Citizens, Factions, and WorldGuard means your mob can navigate to protected regions or NPCs, opening up endless roleplay and gameplay possibilities. Whether you want to patrol your town on a wolf, race across the map on a spider, or simply have a zombie bodyguard, MobRider delivers with a light footprint and deep configurability.

Grab the plugin, set your permissions, and let your players discover the joy of riding a creeper into the sunset — just don’t let it explode.