KaneMobs
2.4.0Advanced mob control for Paper/Spigot: configurable damage per mob, scaling with armor, balanced Piglin system with custom drops, and villagers with stable trades.
KaneMobs
KaneMobs is an advanced mob control and balancing system designed for modern Paper-based Minecraft servers.
The plugin completely reworks vanilla survival mechanics, giving server owners full control over mob damage, armor scaling, villager behavior, Piglin bartering, and overall gameplay balance — creating a fairer, more challenging, and exploit-free survival experience.
Intelligent Damage System
- Per-mob, per-world, and per-attack-type configuration
- MULTIPLY, ADD, and SET damage modes
- Advanced scaling for enchanted armor (Protection support)
- Support for special attacks (example: Warden Sonic Boom)
- Built for Hardcore and RPG balancing
Armor Scaling System
- KaneMobs dynamically increases survival difficulty depending on the player's gear.
Features:
- Diamond and Netherite armor scaling
- Full Protection enchantment support
- Full armor set bonuses
- Mixed armor support
- Configurable maximum scaling limits
Example:
- Players wearing full Netherite Protection IV armor can receive significantly increased mob damage, preventing late-game survival from becoming too easy.
Optimized Villagers
- KaneMobs improves villager trading behavior while preserving vanilla gameplay feel.
Features:
- Prevents common villager reroll exploits
- XP stabilization system
- Maintains vanilla professions and trade behavior
- Lightweight and fully configurable
Reworked Piglin Bartering System
The vanilla Piglin barter system has been completely redesigned.
Features:
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Removes broken vanilla RNG behavior
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Only 1 reward item per barter
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Fully configurable drops via drops.yml
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Configurable chances, amounts, delays, and cooldowns
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Optional override of vanilla Piglin rewards
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Advanced weighted drop system
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Better economy balancing for Survival servers
KaneEnchants Integration
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KaneMobs now supports direct integration with KaneEnchants.
Features:
- Equipped mobs can spawn with custom enchantments
- Supports weapons, armor, bows, and crossbows
- Piglins can barter enchanted items and books
- Smart compatibility system
- Fully configurable chances and enchantment pools
- Automatic hook system using softdepend
Optional MySQL Integration
Includes optional asynchronous MySQL support for advanced servers.
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Logging Support:
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Mob damage activity
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Villager interactions
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Piglin barter activity
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Designed to avoid TPS impact through asynchronous database operations.
Advanced Configuration System
- KaneMobs was built with a KanePc-style configuration philosophy.
Features:
- Fully configurable YAML files
- config.yml
- drops.yml
- Advanced debug system
- Runtime toggles
- Protected admin commands and permissions
Permissions
- kanemobs.admin
- kanemobs.reload
- kanemobs.toggle
- kanemobs.mysql
Commands
- /kanemobs
- /km
- Available Subcommands:
- reload
- toggle
- mysql test
Supported Versions
- Minecraft Versions:
- 1.21+
- Fully tested on Paper 1.21.8 / 26.1.2
Supported Server Software:
Paper
Purpur
Pufferfish
Spigot (experimental support)
Recommended:
Paper 1.21.8 (26.1.2)
Java 21
Designed For Paper
KaneMobs is ideal for:
Survival Servers
Hardcore Servers
Economy Servers
RPG Servers
Custom Progression Servers
Perfect for server owners who want full control over mob behavior, survival difficulty, and gameplay balance.
Summary
KaneMobs transforms Minecraft survival into a more balanced, scalable, and professional experience — without losing the vanilla feeling.
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