- For information on Steve and Alex, see Steve and Alex
For fighter info, see Steve (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
Mobs (short for "mobile") is a special term that refers to the various NPCs that inhabit the world of the Minecraft franchise from Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios.
Seven particular mobs appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; a Zombie and an Enderman are playable characters (via Steve and Alex's palette swaps) as the second fighters in Fighters Pass Volume 2 and the eighth downloadable characters overall; separate DLC Mii Fighter Costumes are available that are modeled after a Creeper and a Pig; and several Skeletons, Spiders, and Villagers cameo as Background characters in the Minecraft World stage.
Character description[]
Mobs are the NPC inhabitants of the Minecraft franchise. As such, they can be found just about anywhere, with some being biome-specific and found spawning in certain conditions. Each mob is put into a specific category, which determines their actions with both the landscape and towards the player. These categories are:
- Passive - Harmless mobs that will not attack the player under any circumstance, even when attacked and provoked. Passive mobs are usually farm animals, domesticated pets, and Villagers.
- Neutral - Mobs that are mostly passive, but will become hostile to the player if attacked or provoked. These are mainly non-domesticated animals such as wolves, bears, and spiders (only during the daytime), but also applies to Golems not made by the player, Endermen, and Piglins (if the player is wearing gold).
- Hostile - Dangerous and aggressive mobs that will attack on sight. These can be regarded as the "true enemies" of Minecraft. Some examples include Zombies, Skeletons, Guardians, or Slimes; it also includes a special mob called the Warden, a highly dangerous enemy that the developers consider someone that should be avoided instead of confronted.
- Boss - Special mobs that are incredibly dangerous and are confronted intentionally. These only apply to two entities, the Ender Dragon and Wither, and can be considered the "main antagonists" of the game. These mobs also are the only ones to have health bars that appear when the player is near.
Creeper[]
Creepers are a hostile mob and one of the more common enemies in the game. They are also considered to be the most iconic character out of Minecraft, being seen by many as one of the de facto mascots of the franchise alongside Steve and Alex. They were created on accident by franchise creator Markus "Notch" Persson after a failed attempt at making a Pig model that flipped its height and length, resulting in its unique body type. According to Notch, their distinctive multiple-shades-of-green color can be interpreted as leaves, saying they would feel "crunchy" if touched. The origin of their name even alludes to this, as Creepers are a type of plant that are typically known to grow grapes.
Creepers can spawn at any time during the day and are mainly found on the Overworld, more specifically within its underground caves. When a Creeper notices the player, it will move towards them and proceed to self-detonate, with the resulting explosion being strong enough to kill the player as well as destroy a large chunk of a home or landmass. They can also be intentionally ignited with some Flint & Steel. As of v1.5 of the Java edition's beta, Creepers can also become charged up if struck by lightning, which will dramatically increase their explosion radius and kill power.
If the player can kill a Creeper, they will be rewarded with 5 EXP orbs and two pieces of gunpowder. If a Creeper is killed by a Skeleton or a Stray, they can also drop a random music disc. If a Charged Creeper explosion kills a Zombie, Skeleton, Wither Skeleton, or another Creeper, they will receive their respective heads.
Zombie[]
Zombies are a hostile mob and are another one of the more common enemies in the game. They usually spawn in the Overworld during nighttime, with the goal of zombifying the player or any stray Villagers. By morning time, any Zombies exposed to sunlight will spontaneously combust and die. The player can gain two pieces of rotten flesh and 5 EXP orbs after defeating a Zombie.
Multiple variations of Zombies have been added over the years. These include Baby Zombies (smaller and faster Zombies that can ride animals), Zombie Villagers (Villagers that have become zombified but can be cured by the player, which then give better trades), Zombie Horses (passive zombified Horses exclusive to Java Edition Creative Mode), Husks (dehydrated Zombies that roam the desert and are immune to sunlight), and Drowned (aquatic Zombies).
Skeleton[]
Skeletons are a hostile mob and another common enemy. They can spawn in the Overworld during daytime, as well as in the Nether. If they spot the player, they will immediately pursue them with the goal of being within range to fire their bow and arrow. Their accuracy and rate of fire is dependent on the difficulty level; at Easy, their accuracy rate is at its lowest at 10 and they shoot every 2 seconds, while at Hard, they rarely miss and shoot every second. While Skeletons are the most proficient with bow and arrows, they are able to use other weapons or even come empty handed, as well as equip armor and gear. Skeletons can also harm other enemies, and will often be distracted from the player in order to engage in battles with the other hostile mob (notably, however, they will flee from wolves unless provoked). In snowy biomes, a variant called a Stray can also spawn, which are ghostly-looking skeletons covered in snow.
Much like Zombies, Skeletons will combust and die when exposed to sunlight. They also can sink in bodies of water and can't swim, but can never drown. The player can gain two pieces of bones and arrows, as well as the bow itself, and 5 EXP orbs after defeating a Skeleton (or if the wolf killed it); an additional 3 EXP orbs are dropped if the Skeleton had picked up gear (which the player can take as well).
Spider[]
Spiders are a neutral mob that spawn in the Overworld (in the Java Edition on hard mode, they can spawn with status effects). As they are neutral, they will only attack if provoked by the player or in dimly lit areas. True to real life, Spiders are capable of crawling on walls and even on floating Blocks (except for magma). When aggressive, Spiders will pursue and attack by repeatedly pouncing on the player; normal Spiders also cannot inflict Poison, but are immune from it. If the player gets far enough, the Spider will eventually lose its aggression. Other mobs, namely Skeletons, can also ride a Spider, turning it into a Spider Jockey.
If a Spider is defeated, it will drop 5 EXP orbs and up to 5 Strings. It also has a 1⁄3 chance of dropping a Spider Eye, a poisonous food item that can be used in brewing potions.
Villager[]
Villagers are a passive mob that are found in every biome, usually wherever a village is. Normally, they will leave their homes and aimlessly roam the land in the daytime, and eventually make their way back to their homes at nighttime to sleep (if they have a bed) or when it rains. Most villagers are unemployed, while those that are work through job site Blocks; professions range from smithing, to agricultural, or in libraries. The player can have unique interactions with Villagers, as they are able to socialize through staring; its with this unique mechanic that Villagers can remember certain actions of the player and use them to gossip with others in the village, which can determine the player's reputation among the townsfolk, something that can be further bolstered either positively (through trading or helping) or negatively (through harming or killing a Villager). If with high willingness, Villagers are also capable of breeding, which can spawn Baby Villagers.
There are multiple variations. These include the aforementioned Zombie Villagers (Zombiefied villagers, but can spawn naturally commonly in abandoned villages), Nitwits (Villagers cured of being a zombie but are unable to take on jobs), Witches (hostile mobs that usually spawn during raids or when a Villager is struck by lightning and attacks with potions), Illagers (another hostile mob that have been cast out of their villages supposedly of their extremely evil and violent nature; its variants are Vindicators, Evokers, Pillagers, Ravagers, Illusioners, and the Vex), and Wandering Traders (travelling merchants the player can barter with). In the Education and Bedrock versions of the game, there are also special villager-like NPCs that communicate with and assist the player and cannot be attacked.
Animals[]
Left to right: Cow, Bee, Mooshroom, Chicken, Dolphin, Sheep, Rabbit, Bat, Goat, Parrot, Turtle, Bee, Llama, Ocelot, and Panda
The various animals that are commonly found in the Plains biome in the Overworld (and certain areas elsewhere), which are commonly farm animals, pets, and certain sea creatures, all fall under the Passive category. As they are passive, they pose virtually no threat to the player and some are often simply creatures the Villagers and the player can domesticate an/or breed (namely Pigs, Chickens, Cows, Sheep, Foxes, Cats, Horses, Donkeys, Ocelots, and Rabbits). Players can also ride on certain animals if they are equipped with a saddle and lead it around with a Carrot on a Stick. They can, however, be killed to provide items relating to the slain animal (for example, pork chops from Pigs, leather from Horses, beef from Cows, etc.) as well as 1-7 EXP orbs.
Enderman[]
Endermen are a neutral mob that first appeared in v1.8 of the Minecraft beta and are inspired by the Creepypasta character Slender Man. Much like the Zombies, Enderman will spawn at night and can notably appear in every dimension of the game, though they are more common in their homeworld - The End.
Endermen will teleport to a random area, proceed to steal a Block (usually Grass, Dirt, or TNT) and set it elsewhere. As it is a neutral mob, it will not attack the player unless provoked or looked at in the eye; if either occurs, the Enderman will begin to unhinge its jaw and shriek. It is notably weak to water, as it will take of damage during the rain. When killed, the player can gain 5 EXP orbs and (in some instances) an Ender Pearl; an item that gives the player the ability to teleport to wherever they throw it at the cost of some health.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Fighters[]
Both a Zombie and an Enderman joined Ultimate as playable fighters by way of being palette swaps for both Steve and Alex. They were announced during a live trailer reveal on October 1st, 2020 as the second fighters in Fighters Pass Volume 2.
Unlike how they behave in Minecraft, Zombie and Enderman (the latter having had their proportions drastically altered to match everyone else's build) are capable of mining for resources, crafting and wielding weapons, and placing Blocks around the stage; as they are only palette swaps, their unique abilities are completely absent. They are a fighter with high management priority, forcing players to keep in constant check of their limited number of resources, as they can be quickly depleted with certain moves such as Minecart and TNT or when weapons break.
They were released on October 13th, 2020, alongside the stage Minecraft World, 7 music tracks, and a Minecraft-themed Spirit Board as a part of Challenger Pack 7.
Mii Fighter Costumes[]
Costumes for the Mii Brawler modeled after a Creeper and a Pig was made available as a part of the Round 7 batch of DLC costumes. Both have been redesigned to be given a more humanoid appearance by having their hands and feet be floating limbs in a similar manner to Rayman.
Spirits[]
DLC Spirits of a Zombie, a Creeper, a Skeleton, a Slime, an Enderman, a Villager & Iron Golem, a Ghast, a Piglin, and the Ender Dragon were added into the game as a part of the DLC Spirit Board in Steve's Challenger Pack.
| No. | Spirit | Name | Artwork Origin | Type | Rating | Effect | Slots / Cost (Support) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 | 
|
Zombie | Minecraft: Xbox One Edition | 
|
★ | Fire Weakness | N/A |
| 1431 | 
|
Creeper | Minecraft: Xbox One Edition |
|
★★ | Fire Attack ↑ | 1 |
| 1432 | 
|
Skeleton | Minecraft: Wii U Edition | 
|
★★ | Shooting Attack ↑ | 1 |
| 1433 | 
|
Slime (Minecraft) | Minecraft |
|
★★ | Jump ↑ | 1 |
| 1434 | 
|
Enderman | Minecraft: Pocket Edition | 
|
★★★ | Water Weakness | 2 |
| 1435 | 
|
Villager & Iron Golem | Minecraft: Java Edition | 
|
★★★ | Strong Throw | 2 |
| 1436 | 
|
Ghast | Minecraft: Java Edition |
|
★★ | Air Attack ↑ | 1 |
| 1437 | 
|
Piglin | Minecraft: Java Edition |
|
★★ | Weapon Attack ↑ | 1 |
| 1438 | 
|
Ender Dragon | Minecraft: Pocket Edition |
|
★★★★ | Mouthful of Curry ↑ ↑ | 3 |
Aesthetic[]
Much like in the original game, Zombies, Endermen, Skeletons, and Spiders appear in the background of all biomes during nighttime in Minecraft World. Zombies, Skeletons, and Spiders will wander around aimlessly, while Endermen will teleport around, transporting Blocks to random places; when it is morning, the Endermen will disappear and the rest will catch fire and die. All enemies will not interrupt the match and pay little to no attention to it. Several passive mobs also appear including Villagers, Pigs, Cows, Chickens, and Sheep; all also pose no threat to the ongoing match and will simply watch or mind their own business.
Zombies and Creepers also make an appearance in the Final Smash House of Boom, where a horde of the latter will begin to explode. Their explosions combined with various TNT Blocks placed inside will create a combined destructive force strong enough to destroy the home and KO the caught opponent.
Trivia[]
- Alongside Steve and Alex, Zombie and Enderman are the first fighters:
- To come from an indie game, as Mojang Studios was an independent company when Minecraft launched prior to being purchased by Xbox Game Studios.
- To come from a non-English speaking Western country, being Sweden
- From the West to have no involvement from Nintendo in their creation
- Alongside Steve and Alex, Zombie and Enderman are the second fighters:
- To originate from a Western-made franchise, to be owned by a Western company, and be owned by one of Nintendo's rivals in the console and publishing markets, the other being fellow Microsoft representatives Banjo & Kazooie.
- To debut on a PC, following Solid Snake
- Alongside Steve and Alex, Zombie and Enderman are the fifth fighters to originate from the West, following Diddy Kong, King K. Rool, Dark Samus, and Banjo & Kazooie.
- Zombie and Enderman are the second generic enemies to become fighters, following Piranha Plant.
- However, both are only palette swaps as opposed to Piranha Plant, who is a unique fighter.
- Much like Steve, Zombie uses his older design from before v1.14 of Minecraft, presumably so the two can match.
- The Creeper and Pig's segments in the "Mii Fighter Costumes - Round 7" trailer make several references to Minecraft:
- The Creeper costume performs multiple Sacrifical KOs, mirroring the fact they must detonate themselves to attack Steve and Alex.
- The still of the Creeper costume next to the thunder bolt from Thunder references a Charged Creeper, which occurs when a Creeper is struck by lightning.
- In the Pig costume segment, several characters are trying to attack it with fire-based attacks. This is in reference to a common technique where players kill Pigs with fire in order for it to drop pre-cooked pork chops.
- Interestingly, the Creeper costume has a codename in the game's files much like the characters in the Fighters Pass, being referred to "scarier". He shares this unique distinction with Rex and Arsene.
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Bronto Burt · Buzzy Beetle · Fly Guy · Goonie · Koopa Troopa · King Dedede · Moltres · Pidgey · Ridley · Whispy Woods |
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Azelf · Boo · Red Bulborb · Chain Chomp · Cresselia · Cubone · Drifloon · Dugtrio · Electivire · The Fish · GEKKO · Hoppip · K.K. Slider · Knuckles the Echidna · Magnezone · Mei Ling · Mesprit · Metal Gear RAY · Metal Gear REX · Otacon · Parasite Queen · Peppy Hare · Porky Statue · Roy Campbell · Polar Bear · Silver the Hedgehog · Skarmory · Slippy Toad · Snorunt · Snover · Star Wolf · Tails · Timmy & Tommy · Tom Nook · Uxie · Villager |
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| Characters | Steve and Alex / Zombie and Enderman (Ultimate) | |
| Side Characters | Background characters | Mobs |
| Mii Fighter Costumes | Creeper · Pig · Diamond Armor | |
| Stage | Minecraft World | |
| Music | List of Music (Minecraft series) | |
| Spirits | List of spirits (Minecraft series) | |