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The Ancer (Fantasy Mob)

This would be a fantasy mob that would have the ability to take the gameplay attributes of any mob in that given dimension. The Ancer would look different in the Overworld, the End and the Nether. When you approached an Ancer you would have to weigh up your options because it could be anything from a chicken to a villager to a creeper. If it was a villager it would have unique trades specific to the Ancer. The model/texture would not change depending on the mob's attributes taken. This would be a great way to have luck in the game and a bit of risk as the game needs more risk-based gameplay. The Ancer would drop the items of the mob that it has taken the attributes of. It would not make the ambient sounds from the mob that it has taken the attributes of though... This would make it incredibly hard to tell if it was a villager or a creeper until it's too late. If the devs need any more information from this idea then just comment and I'll try and get back! Thanks :)
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    It should make its own sound, but slightly different depending on whether the mob it's imitating it hostile or not. This would make it possible to tell, but not easy. It could imitate anything if it spawns in the end (as there is not much to copy there) and could potentially even mimic the player, mirroring their actions (including placing and breaking blocks) and would act like an enderman if hit.