Back in 2023, Mojang's annual Mob Vote turned into a proper barnburner. The community was up in arms because two of the three candidates came with highly requested features: wolf armour and the ability to place blocks further away. Fans petitioned, made propaganda, and argued that Mojang should just add all three. That didn't happen. The Armadillo won with 42.3 percent of the vote, which meant 57.7 percent of players didn't vote for it. Jokes about Microsoft-owned Mojang being a little indie company flew left and right. Others pointed out the obvious: with a three-way split, most of the player base will always be disappointed.
Fast forward to 2026, and the official Mob Vote is a thing of the past. But the frustration? That didn't just fizzle out. The demand for those lost mobs is still red-hot, and one modder decided to take matters into their own hands. crispytwig, a veteran Minecraft modder, posted to the game's subreddit: 'We're making a mod that adds the Mob Vote losers to Minecraft.'
It's a big task. The mod would add 14 mobs to the game, and each one needs to feel varied from existing creatures while also being mechanically useful. Take the Tuff Golem, a statue that moves. The original pitch was that it would hold and display items, but when it woke up, it would stroll around and pick up whatever it found if it wasn't already holding something. That's a fun twist on the classic golem formula.
Then there's the Wildfire, which actually made it into the Diablo-like spin-off Minecraft Dungeons. It's a Blaze with four shields that spin around it, protecting it from attacks until all are broken. In the main game, it would likely serve as a new Nether boss, much as caves eventually got the Warden. Fans have been craving more Nether content for years, so this one hits different.
crispytwig isn't new to the mob game, either. Over the past few years, they've shown off their Minecraft modding work across Reddit. One of their most noteworthy designs was the elephant. They also overhauled frogs and squids while adding goats and butterflies. That's a solid resume, and it explains why the community greeted their announcement with such excitement. The post shot to the top of the Minecraft subreddit with over 4,000 upvotes at the time of writing.
Here's a quick look at some of the mobs that could make the cut:
| Mob | Vote Year | Why Fans Want It |
|---|---|---|
| Tuff Golem | 2022 | A walking statue that holds and displays items, then picks up whatever it finds |
| Wildfire | 2017 | A Blaze with four spinning shields, perfect for a Nether boss fight |
| Iceologer | 2020 | An Illager mage that summons ice clouds to freeze players |
| Moobloom | 2020 | A flower-covered cow that interacts with bees and adds life to meadows |
| Copper Golem | 2021 | An oxidizing robot that presses buttons and sorts items |
| Glare | 2021 | A flying grump that warns players about dark spots |
| Rascal | 2022 | A cave dweller that plays hide-and-seek for rewards |
| Crab | 2023 | A claw that lets players place blocks farther away |
| Penguin | 2023 | An aquatic bird that slides on ice and helps boats move faster |
That's just a taste. The full list is 14 mobs, and each one needs unique AI, animations, drops, and interactions. It's no small feat. Modding a single mob can be a headache; modding 14 while keeping them balanced is a whole other ball game. But if anyone can pull it off, it's crispytwig.
Expectedly, the announcement was met with excitement from the community. If the Mob Vote controversy proved anything, it's that people really like these concepts and want them in the game. The official vote may be gone, but the passion is still there. In 2026, Minecraft's modding scene is as vibrant as ever, and projects like this are exactly why. Fingers crossed crispytwig can pull it off. No pressure, right?
After all, when life gives you lemons, you make a mod that adds all the mobs Mojang left behind. That's the Minecraft way.