Mandrake (mob)

This page is about the Mob, see Mandrake (item) about information on the item.

Mandrake is a rare mob found in Grasslands and in Caves. Only a few Mandrakes spawn within a world (about 2-5). When picked at night or at dusk or underground, it will turn into a living Mandrake, and it will follow the player around until dawn, when it will replant itself. When picked during the day, it will be obtained as an item and can't be planted again.

Behaviour
Living Mandrakes (once picked) will hop around and follow the player, making a lot of noise. They will follow the player through wormholes.

Similarly to Smallbirds, Mandrakes will fight along by the player's side but die easily since they are fairly weak. It is best for the player to avoid confrontation with hostile mobs if a Mandrake is following, as they will need protection but will attempt to attack the mobs.They can bringed at dusk, and followed to your house,maybe a good decoration.

Trivia

 * The mandrake plant has a long history in European mythology - it makes a deafening scream.
 * Mandrakes often all spawn together in the same area, so finding one will usually result in finding all of the mandrakes available in the world.
 * Ghosts appear to have a fascination with Mandrakes and will often float above the Mandrake, whether it is animated or planted. This could be due to the supernatural presence of the Mandrake and how it is an animated plant.

Bugs

 * When the player picks up a Mandrake using the Spacebar, the Mandrake can be planted again, but if the player tries to pick the Mandrake when it has been re-planted their character will start to shake out of control upon attempting and will be unable to interact with the Mandrake again.
 * Occasionally, when picked up at dusk, the Mandrake will make noises and hop in place instead of following the player.
 * When a Mandrake triggers a Tooth Trap, the game might crash.