Straddlers are hostile mobs that can be found in Basalt Delta biomes.
Straddlers can also spawn if a Stradpole is fed Crimson Mosquito Larvae.
Behavior[]
Straddlers are aggressive and will attack by launching Stradpoles at the player which can deal damage upon contact.
The Stradpoles they spawn will disappear after a few minutes.
Straddlers are also capable of walking on Lava just like the Strider, unlike Striders however, Straddlers can also walk on Water.
Sounds[]
| Sound | Description | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Plays randomly while a Straddler is alive. | straddler_idle | |
| Plays when a Straddler gets hurt or dies. | straddler_hurt | |
| Plays when a Straddler charges their Stradpole attack. | crossbow_charge |
Related Advancements[]
| Advancement | In-game Description | Parent | Actual Requirements | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straddle My Ol' Saddle | Encounter a Straddler in the Basalt Deltas | Alex's Mobs | Interact with a Straddler | alexsmobs straddler |
| Like Father | Feed a Stradpole some Mosquito Larva, in hopes of turning it into a Straddler | Straddle My Ol' Saddle | Feed a Stradpole some Crimson Mosquito Larvae | alexsmobs stradpole_feed |
Trivia[]
- This mob can significantly make Basalt Deltas much more dangerous due to their ranged attack.
- Because of this, many people dislike this mob, due to how annoying they can be.
- Some people say this mob can be the worst parent, due to them launching their young at players just to hurt both of them, which can be pretty abusive in general.
Gallery[]
A Straddler in a Basalt Delta.
A Straddler launching a Stradpole.
| Animal Dictionary Entry |
|---|
| "Straddlers are giant relatives of the common Strider of The Nether. Unlike the Strider, Straddlers can only be found in the Basalt Deltas. They are much hardier than their cousins as well, capable on land and in Water as well as in Lava. However, Straddlers are also aggressive. Any explorer that gets too close is considered to be an intruder and is immediately attacked. The Straddler uses its long netted hair to launch Stradpoles at their targets, which can deal a decent amount of damage. If slain, Straddlers will drop Basalt and rarely Straddlite. This mineral is uncommon, and can be used to craft a Straddleboard. Straddleboards are dyable boards that float in Lava, yet sink in Water. They can be used to cross the great lava oceans of The Nether with ease. However, unlike the relatively safe Strider, the Straddleboard is prone to snapping and tumbling, resulting in a riskier yet faster voyage. If someone using a Straddleboard hits a ceiling or a wall too hard, they may find themselves sinking into a lava-y grave." |
