Java Edition:Mobs with CanPickUpLoot Tag
Canpickuploot mobs are mobs that can pick up items and armor. They were briefly discontinued in the April Fools' snapshot 1.RV-Pre1. In this version, Zombies, Skeletons, Wither Skeletons, and Zombie Pigmen could not spawn with CanPickUpLoot tag set to true (CanPickUpLoot:1b). Mobs with this tag were then recontinued in the next version, making it a recontinued discontinued feature.
In addition, mobs in 1.RV-Pre1 holding or wearing something they do not spawn with are discontinued as well.
Obtaining
Can Pick Up Loot Mobs in 1.RV-Pre1
In any version from 12w34b until 1.9.2, the mobs have a varying percentage (6.875%-55%) of spawning based on local difficulty. These mobs will not spawn in 1.RV-Pre1 - however, they can be updated to it. This would make them discontinued.
1.RV-Pre1 Mobs Holding/Wearing They Do Not Spawn With
In 1.RV-Pre1, mobs are not able to pick up items. However, there is a way to get a mob with items in a couple of simple steps.
- First, you must obtain a mob wearing or holding items in any version before 1.RV-Pre1.
- Then, simply update the mob to 1.RV-Pre1.
If you follow these steps, the mob will keep what they are wearing after being updated to 1.RV-Pre1. This will create a mob that will then be holding/wearing something that they cannot spawn with in that version.