Why Minecraft should add mobs that actively help players find resources

Minecraft has several mobs that players can interact with. Some are hostile and need to be killed, while others are passive and can even be tamed as pets. Almost all mobs help players in one way or another. A few drop valuable loot, while some help defeat hostile mobs. However, certain basic work like mining for ores, or chopping down trees, needs to be done by the player themselves.

Hence, Mojang Studios could add some mobs that help gamers with these daily chores in Minecraft.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Reasons why Minecraft should have mobs that actively help players with resources

Help new players progress and experienced players with their projects

Mobs that help players find resources can be great for building massive projects (Image via Mojang Studios)

When new players get into a Minecraft world, they need all the resources they can get to quickly progress and have a lot as a backup. However, this can feel like a massive chore initially. While exploring caves and finding ores can be fun, strip-mining to find valuable ores can be tedious.

To soften the level of grind needed early in the game, Mojang Studios could add new mobs that help players get basic resources like iron ores, coal, and logs.

On the other hand, when experienced players build massive projects, they will need thousands of blocks as resources. This is where resource-finding mobs can help them collect stacks of blocks and items to use.

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Mobs can be a much easier alternative to farms

Mobs that help with resources can be an easy alternative for farms (Image via Mojang Studios)

The vast Minecraft community has come up with various easy methods to get resources. One of the main ways is by creating different farms for almost every block and item present in the game. However, some farms can be quite tricky to create, especially for new players.

For example, tree farms are either completely manual or need a lot of complex contraptions to make them completely automated. Furthermore, diamond farming needs a TNT duper to clear out areas under the ground to find valuable ore.

In areas like these, certain mobs that can find logs, ores, and other resources can be of immense help to players.

Though an argument can be made that these mobs may take away from the exploration and grinding aspect of Minecraft, these creatures can help those who feel overwhelmed by the amount of time they need to put into the game.

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