How to add NPCs to Minecraft

Players are always wondering how to add NPCs to Minecraft in order to spice up their gameplay and combat the loneliness of a single-player world. You can do so in numerous ways, ranging from simple commands and unique mods to creative add-ons that can bring a host of diverse characters to life.

Here's everything you need to know to add NPCs to Minecraft.

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Ways to add NPCs to Minecraft

1) Use commands

Use in-game commands to add NPCs to Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

Commands are one of the easiest and most hassle-free ways to add NPCs to Minecraft. Here's how you can use commands to spawn custom NPCs with their own behavior and dialogues:

• Get an NPC Spawn egg from the creative menu or by using the command: "/give @p spawn_egg 1 51".
• Place the NPC and right-click to interact with it.
• Enter a name for the NPC.
• Use the NPC editor to add dialogues and customize it.

You can also create behavior packs and commands to make more advanced dialogue systems. You can even extensively modify them to give you items/blocks, react to situations, and more.

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2) Use mods

The community has hundreds of mods which can help you add NPCs to Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

Minecraft has one of the most diverse communities when it comes to mods and add-ons, with thousands of options to choose from. Certain add-ons allow you to implement NPCs and customize their behavior, speech, interaction, and more.

Here are a few mods you can use to add NPCs to the game:

• Custom NPCs by Noppes_: Allows you to create NPCs and customize their health/strength/AI
• Easy NPC by Kaworru: Allows you to add custom NPCs with basic dialogs, skin customization, name and URL support
• Taterzen NPCs by samo_lego: Allows you to create NPCs with custom commands, walk around, talk, and more

Additionally, these options can be paired with other mods and textures to create unique mod packs that can transform your vanilla world.

Most Minecraft mods are compatible with other world-based add-ons, which can add unique interaction behavior to make the experience more immersive.

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3) Use a plugin

Citizens is a great way to add NPCs to Minecraft servers (Image via Mojang Studios)

If you are looking to add NPCs to a Minecraft server or Realm, you can use plugins such as Citizens.

Citizens allows you to create lifelike NPCs in Minecraft servers. It features a highly customizable framework that lets users create unique NPCs, such as humans, monsters, pets, and more. Additionally, it has integrated API support, which can be used to create modified experiences.

The plugin also provides the ability to create and play alongside NPC mobs with their own set of behaviors and actions.

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4) Blockbench Entity Wizard and the NPC Dialogue Designer

Use these two tools together to add NPCs to Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

This method is for players who wish to create their own NPCs with texture designs and give them unique dialogues/behavior.

Blockbench Entity Wizard is a low-poly 3D modeling program that allows players to create unique NPC models with detailed animations.

Once these models are ready, players can pair them with the NPC Dialogue Designer to create unique sets of dialogues, interactions, and behaviors for the characters. Although the learning curve is steeper, this is one of the most detailed ways to create and add NPCs to Minecraft.

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