!Logo for NPC Mannequins in Survival

NPC Mannequins in Survival (NMIS for short) is my debut Paper plugin that allows for you to use the new mannequin mobs introduced in Java 1.21.9 in survival mode as decoration (similar to armor stands):

!Image of mannequins spawned with this plugin. Some have gear such as armor and tools, some are wearing blocks on their head

Basics

Mannequins are spawned in via a craftable item called a Mannequin Soul. To make a basic Soul, all that needs to be done is put a piece of paper named "Mannequin Starter" (or simply "ms") in the crafting grid:

!Image illustrating that you make a basic mannequin soul by placing a piece of paper named "Mannequin Starter" in a crafting grid

To spawn this mannequin, place the crafted soul on the ground. Crouching whilst placing the mannequin soul will copy the pitch that you are looking in.

Extras

Ingredient Modifiers

You may also add extra ingredients to the crafted Mannequin Soul: !Image showcasing a mannequin soul crafted with extra ingredients

The current ingredients that you can add are as follows:

• Name tag: Applies the skin of a Minecraft Java Edition username based what the name tag was renamed to. The skin on the mannequin will stay the same even if the person with the Minecraft account changes the skin.
• Netherite scrap: Sets the maximum HP of the mannequin to 50 hearts
• Anvil: Prevents the mannequin from moving and falling. Can be applied post-mannequin-creation to anchor mannequins after the fact.

Equipment

Mannequins may be equiped with armor and hold items. Right click to open the mannequin inventory:

!Image demonstrating what type of equipment goes in each slot of the mannequin inventory. Helmet goes in the first slot. Chestplate/elytra goes in the second slot. Leggings go in the third slot. Boots go in the fourth slot. The mannequin will hold the fifth slot in its main hand. The mannequin will hold the sixth slot in its off hand.

Rename Your Mannequin

You can use a name tag on a mannequin like a normal mob: !Image showing a renamed mannequin

Poses

Right click with a feather in your hand to "tickle" the mannequin into a new pose:

Fall Flying

!Image showing the fall flying pose

Sleeping

!Image showing the sleeping pose

Sneaking

!Image showing the sneaking pose

Swimming (similar to fall flying)

!Image showing the swimming pose

Standing

!Image showing the standing pose

More About this Plugin

Config Options

By default, the "NPC" tag displays under mannequins to avoid confusing players. You can disable this in the config.yml that is generated.

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