Evasive Items Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Collecting Items Just Got Trickier

Evasive Items Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) introduces a playful yet challenging twist to item collection in Minecraft. In this mod, ground items actively avoid the player’s gaze, moving away whenever you look directly at them. This simple mechanic dramatically changes how you interact with the world suddenly, picking up dropped loot becomes a mini-game of strategy and positioning.

Whether you’re looking for a lighthearted challenge or want to increase immersion in puzzle maps or minigames, Evasive Items makes item gathering a fun and unexpected task.

Features:

Evasive Mechanics: Items on the ground detect when a player is looking directly at them and will move away to avoid being picked up.
Creative Item Collection: Forces players to approach from indirect angles, adding a layer of stealth to something as simple as gathering loot.
Fully Configurable:
- onlyEffects: Limits evasive behavior to players with a specific status effect, giving creators more control over when the mechanic is active.
- moveStrength: Determines how fast the item flees from the player (default is 0.14).
- playSound: Toggles a subtle “tiptoe” sound whenever an item moves.
- soundVolume: Adjusts how loud that movement sound is (range: 0–1, default is 0.05).

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Requires:

Minecraft Forge

How to install:

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Why use Evasive Items Mod?

This mod is perfect for anyone looking to spice up the basic act of collecting items in Minecraft. Whether you’re designing a challenging adventure map, want to prank your friends, or simply add more unpredictability to survival gameplay, Evasive Items delivers something quirky and unique. It’s lightweight, configurable, and surprisingly fun once you get used to it.

FAQs

Can I disable the evasive behavior for all players?

Yes. You can use the `onlyEffects` option in the config to restrict the behavior to players with a specific status effect, or disable the mod entirely for certain scenarios.

Does the mod affect item drops from mobs or blocks?

Only items that are dropped and visible on the ground are affected. They’ll behave normally until a player looks directly at them.

Is the mod compatible with other item-related mods?

Yes, the mod is lightweight and generally compatible with most mods that do not alter entity behavior. However, thorough testing is recommended for custom items.

Can I change how far or fast items move?

Absolutely. The `moveStrength` option in the config allows you to adjust how quickly the item moves away from the player’s gaze.

What is the tiptoe sound and how do I change it?

The mod adds a subtle movement sound when items shift away. You can enable or disable this with `playSound` and adjust its volume with `soundVolume`.