Mimics are small, hostile blue bugs that spawn around Overworld frequently, like zombies, creepers, etc. They have 16 health like spiders, and although do little damage (2 at normal), have a "surprise attack" that deals massive damage (8 at normal).
Mimics are curious creatures, and wander around looking at other mobs. Upon finding another mob, they look at it for a few moments, and add that mob to their "copy list". If they spot a player, they check their list and select a mob. They select a mob based on their "priority", which takes into account the following (from most important to least):
1. It's a passive creature;
2. It's not a monster creature;
3. It's a neutral creature;
4. It's a silent creature;
5. It's an intimidating creature (includes some stronger mobs like enderman, iron golem, warden, the Wither, etc);
After selecting a mob, the mimic turns into said mob and stalks the player. If they are attacked by the player they instantly turn to a mimic again, else they jump out of cover and do a "surprise attack".
When spawning, mimics already start with a few mobs in their "copy list", with common mobs being more likely than rarer ones (this is how it's sometimes able to copy players!).
Other factors:
- If the mimic spots an agressive mob, it tries to save itself by disguising, for example turning into a creeper to avoid an iron golem, or a zombie to avoid the Wither;
- Mimics can copy players on Creative mode, as they don't attack them;
- Mimics are affected by Bane of Arthropods;
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