Barrel Mimic

The Barrel Mimic is a hostile mob added by Mimic Addon. It looks exactly like a Barrel; when a target approaches it, it opens its mouth to attack them.

Spawning
In the Overworld, Barrel Mimics spawn on the surface and underwater in groups of 1-2 at any light level. They spawn in all types of oceans and rivers. It has a spawning weight of 70 on oceans and 5 on rivers.

Experience
Barrel Mimics drop 5 experience and an additional 1–3 experience per naturally-spawned equipment if killed by a player. Otherwise, it will drop no experience.

Attack
Barrel Mimics attack players, Villagers, Wandering Traders, Snow Golems, Iron Golems, Cows, Pigs, Chickens, and Sheep within a 10 block radius from the Barrel Mimic. They must have a clear line of sight in order for mimics to attack. They will attack the target closest to them. Once the target is within 1 block of the Barrel Mimic, it attacks by "biting" the target, causing points of damage to the target and inflicts the Poison status effect for 2 seconds.

Movement
Barrel Mimics only move when they are attacking a target. They can move on land, they can swim, they can sink and they avoid blocks that damage them. They move at 0.23 blocks per tick on land and 0.25 blocks per tick underwater. They avoid blocks that damage them when chasing targets.

Collision box
Barrel Mimics have a height of 1.2 blocks and a width of 1.3 blocks.

Family
Barrel Mimics belong to the families: