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# Overview
\nThis 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\u2014standing 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.<\/p>\n

## What this datapack does:
\n \u2022 Removes strafing from skeletons and stray mobs.
\n \u2022 Balances their movement speed based on whether they are attacking or moving.
\n \u2022 Keeps combat simple and predictable, like it was before the 1.9 update.<\/p>\n

## Features:
\n \u2022 Lightweight and optimized for performance.
\n \u2022 Works seamlessly in Minecraft 1.20+.
\n \u2022 Brings back a classic feel for players who prefer the old-school combat mechanics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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