Attract to Sound ([NEO]Forge/Fabric): Realistic mob hearing & stealth AI.
Modby Sylsatra
[(NEO)Forge & Fabric 1.18.2 -> 1.21.11] Mobs will be attracted to sounds. And may as well have realistic vision.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
499,094
CurseForge ID
1213051
Last Updated
Apr 13, 2026
Description
Attract to Sound: Telereceptors
Mobs with working eyes, ears, and nose.
Mobs react to gunshots, footsteps, explosions, voice chat.
Mobs can trace your footsteps to follow you home.
Mobs have realistic vision, making stealth and camouflage practical.
Platforms & Versions
- Forge, NeoForge & Fabric
- Tested MC versions commonly supported by releases: 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.11
🧰 Core Features
Sound Attraction: Mobs investigate sound events (blocks, entities, items, modded sounds)
Stealth & Visibility: Player visibility affected by light, weather, stance, movement, invisibility
Camouflage System
- Armor-only camouflage with configurable items and bonuses
- Full “armor + nearby blocks” sets using color/ID matching
- Apply camo materials like mud, sand, dirt, etc., to blend in with the environment
Scent System:
- Player movement creates a scent trail that mobs can track.
- Scent lasts about 5 minutes but varies by biome temperature and humidity.
- Dive into the water to cut off the trail.
- Can apply camo material to mask the scent.
Raid System:
- Instead of a normal horde, mobs will schedule a RAID upon finding a player near the sound or scent position.
- Mobs will call for reinforcement upon scheduling a RAID.
Muffling & Materials: Wool, solids, liquids, and thin blocks alter sound propagation
Group AI: Leaders, followers, edge scouts, spacing, dynamic sector scanning
Configurable Everything: Multiple config files in config/soundattract with guided comments
🔌 Integrations
- TacZ (Forge/NeoForge): Realistic decibels, attachment reductions, muzzle-flash visibility
- Point Blank (Forge/Fabric): Per-weapon effective ranges, suppressors, flash tuning
- Simple Voice Chat: Dynamic radius based on live mic loudness
- Enhanced AI: Block Breaking to Sound, Teleport to Sound, Throw to Sound, X-ray
🖼️ Gameplay Highlights
- Mobs swarm explosions, investigate doors, and close in on gunshots
- Sneak through rain and darkness with dyed camo and muffling blocks
- Groups coordinate: leaders engage while edge scouts sweep sectors
- Voice chat lets your teammates’ shouts give away your position
📣 For Modpack Authors
- You can use this mod in your modpack
- If you need support, find me on Discord
Screenshots
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