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Minecraft challenge

Jump = Mob

You press the jump key and a mob appears beside you. It might be a fox or a monster. Will you jump anyway or build yourself a path?

Set up your run
  • Java & Bedrock
  • Private server
  • No extra mods

Every jump counts

Every jump brings company

While the run is active, every jump spawns a mob where you take off. By default, it is one random mob. Different run settings can change the mobs or make several appear at once.

Even a small jump over a gap counts. Build a bridge instead if you cannot handle another mob right now.

While the run is active, a mob can appear after every jump. The mob selection and count come from your run settings.

Example round: a block is missing from the path ahead. You could jump over it, but you only have two hearts left. You fill the gap with a block and walk across without spawning another mob.

Gameplay scene with a fox on a grassy hillside above the coast.
A fox appeared after this jump. That is one random outcome: your next jump may bring a different mob.

What to expect from your run

Rule complexity
Count your jumps and plan for the mob that may appear after each one.
Experience
Building paths, controlling movement and reacting quickly in combat help.
Time commitment
Detours and extra fights make the route longer.

Before you take off

Tips for Jump = Mob

Press the jump key only when you really want the extra mob.

01Build bridges first
Fill small gaps with blocks when you want to avoid an extra mob beside you.
02Leave room to fight
After an unavoidable jump, leave enough visibility and space to fight the new mob safely.
03Plan with friends
You and your friends can split the route: one player builds while the others watch where the next mob will appear.

Another challenge

Combine Jump = Mob with Giant

Your larger player model needs room while a mob may appear after every jump.

Jump = Mob + Giant
You move through the world at a larger scale while planning for another mob after every jump.
Giant
2 simultaneous challenges · Host needs Pro

The configurator shows which rules you can enable together. Some combinations do not suit every goal.

Jump = Mob FAQ

Which jumps count and where the mobs appear.

Does every jump create a mob?

Every jump you make while the run is active triggers the mob rule. One mob appears by default; run settings can change the count and selection.

Where does the mob appear?

The mob appears at your position when you take off. Which mobs and how many come depends on your run settings.

Can I cross small height changes without jumping?

Yes, as long as you do not trigger a jump. Build or find a route when you want to avoid the extra mob.

Your first run

Set up your Jump = Mob run

You need Minecraft, but no extra mods or server hosting of your own.

How to join on Java & Bedrock
  1. 1

    Join Sparkane

    Connect to play.sparkane.com. We support 1.21.11 – 26.3 on Java. The “How to join on Java & Bedrock” guide covers both editions.

  2. 2

    Choose your challenge in the lobby

    Choose the ready-made preset for your challenge at the NPC in the lobby. Its goal and rules are already set. To change them or combine challenges, open the optional web configurator.

  3. 3

    Start your server and invite friends

    Create your server from the preset or your custom configuration and wait for your server to be ready. Invite friends with /invite <Name>. Java and Bedrock players can play together.

  4. 4

    Start the timer and play

    Everyone ready? As the host, use /timer start. You can then break blocks and the challenge rules become active. Use /timer pause and /timer resume to take a break and continue your run.