Classic Skeleton AI

Overview

This datapack restores the pre-1.9 skeleton AI by disabling their strafing and recreating their older behavior. Skeletons will now act more like their classic counterparts—standing still while shooting, with smooth and consistent movement speed. This makes combat more reminiscent of the early days of Minecraft, delivering a nostalgic experience without the modern quirks of strafing skeletons.

What this datapack does:

• Removes strafing from skeletons and stray mobs.
• Balances their movement speed based on whether they are attacking or moving.
• Keeps combat simple and predictable, like it was before the 1.9 update.

Features:

• Lightweight and optimized for performance.
• Works seamlessly in Minecraft 1.20+.
• Brings back a classic feel for players who prefer the old-school combat mechanics.