Among other mods that turn Minecraft into a real survival game is the Zombie Awareness mod. Zombies and other mobs have become smarter, stronger and much more dangerous. Every step becomes risky, enemies now react to sound, light and even to the smell of blood!

Survival is becoming more and more difficult, but also exciting.

A believable zombie army: What's new?

With this mod, the mobs become stupid and then very dangerous. Zombies are able to sense players at a distance, follow light sources and react to sounds. For example, if you get wounded, your character will start bleeding and leave a blood trail that will attract mobs. The low HP mechanic isn't just a problem that hits you in the pocket, it's a serious threat, as bleeding makes your options in combat more limited.

Zombies are also intimidated by loud noises. Monsters can use nearby looted blocks, used machinery, or even eaten food as a signal. Noisy things like TNT explosions or archery shots attract even more attention.

Light sources won't go unnoticed either. Zombies will immediately head towards a light source if they see one. Be careful with torches and other lighting devices - they can catch you.

New difficulty level

The mod adds roaming hordes of survivors to increase the difficulty. Zombies can now gather in mass hordes and roam the world causing destruction. This is enabled by default and can be requested in the settings. These hordes, of course, have no eye for beauty and wreak havoc on humans who have no means of defense against adversity.

More realistic sounds of mobs. Zombies, skeletons, and other mobs now have more frightening, less robotic sounds. This increases the fear factor, especially during the night hours when the mobs get stronger.

You can also customize the list of mobs that the mod's mechanics work on. By default, the mod works with zombies, skeletons, creepers, witches and some other enemies. But you can add any mobs (even from other mods) using configuration files.

How to use these features

Although it makes the game more challenging, Zombie Awareness also offers some tactical advantages. For example, you can use sound to distract the undead. Exploding TNT or triggering mechanisms can distract enemies, giving you time to get out. However, remember that loud sounds attract more mobs.

Veterans can use lighting to create an advantage. Zombies will always follow the trail of light. Use this to lure them into traps or draw them away from your dwelling.

Features mod for different versions of Minecraft

1.16.5 / 1.17.1 / 1.18.1:

In these adaptations, radioactive blood is an iconic visual effect. They also make more mods compatible, allowing players to customize more updates for them.

Version 1.12:

Features include nighttime mob attacks that come in waves of random types. There are also zombie squads that move faster, adding unpredictability to the gameplay.

Key features of the mod

Blood flavor:

• Wounded players leave behind trickles of blood.

• Injured players bleed on the floor and they can hear it.

Sensitivity to sounds:

Here are some sounds that monsters react to:

• Mining or setting blocks.

• Explosions.

• Shots fired from bows and crossbows.

• Eating food.

• Locking or unlocking doors, chests, barrels, and other similar objects.

• Some sounds are stronger than others.

• Light sensitivity:

This means they can see light from a distance and.

They will check for any visible light source.

Wandering Hordes:

(Activated by default, but can be turned off). Zombies join in large groups, increasing the threat level.

Improved Mobs:

Mod features apply to:

• Zombies.

• Huskies.

• Creepers.

• Skeletons.

• Rogues.

• Witches.

• Zombie villagers.

Other mobs can be added via config.

Realism:

• Zombies become faster and more erratic.

• They make crazier and scarier sounds.

Tactical elements:

Distract mobs with pistols or TNT. Make loud noises to distract them and escape.

Installing the mod

• Install one of the loaders: Forge, NeoForge, Fabric.

• Download the mod for your version of Minecraft and your downloader at the link below.

• Unzip the mod into the folder in .minecraft\mods.

NOTE: You need the CoroUtil mod for Zombie Awareness to work.

Customize the settings to turn the mod's features on or off.

No longer will you be able to hide in the shadows and peacefully hoard resources. Smart mobs will vigilantly record all your actions and wait for you to pounce on them. The fight for survival is getting tougher and tougher, testing you like never before.

Download the Zombie Awareness mod and dive into the world of chaos, where all your actions can lead to death.

Credits: Corosus (Owner), PhoenixfireLune (Mascot)