Silver Skeleton

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Silver skeletons are fast, undead aggressive mobs equipped with silver swords.

Spawning

Silver skeletons can spawn almost anywhere in the Overworld at a light level of 7 or less.

Appearance

Silver skeletons are "undead" humanoid mobs that resemble human skeletons. They are covered in armor that is similar to chain armor, and have red eyes in their sockets. They wield two silver swords. Silver skeletons also have a shield on their back, although it is never used.

Drops

Silver skeletons drop 0-2 bones and an uncommon chance to drop 0-2 silver swords upon death. They also drop 5 experience when killed by a player or a tamed wolf. 

Behavior

Silver skeletons spawn in dimly lit areas, and will burn in sunlight. When silver skeletons are nearby, their presence is indicated by the intermittent harsh rattling sound of their bones. They are one of the few mins with the ability to sprint, much like the player and zombie pigmen.

When a silver skeleton notices the player, they will sprint towards them and attack with their sword(s), and will chase and sprint towards any player they see within 16 blocks. They will also climb stairs, navigate mazes, and traverse other complex obstacles in order to get to the player. Unlike skeletons and zombies, silver skeletons do not try to avoid being hit, and continue to pursue the player even when being attacked.

Silver skeletons will take damage from splash potions of healing, are healed with harming potions, and are immune to poison.

At dawn, generally when the sun is 15 degrees or more above the ground (that is, when the moon can no longer be seen), silver skeletons will catch fire and burn once exposed to direct sunlight. They won't burn:

• if they're under sufficient shade;
• if they're in water;
• if they're caught in cobwebs;

Tactics

• Since silver skeletons are fast mobs and can keep up at your pace, the best attack strategy would be shooting them from afar on top of a pillar of blocks or from a distance with a bow. If you lack a bow however, any sword will work; iron or better is recommended.
• When there is a group of silver skeletons chasing you, run away from them and try to stay out of their radius.
• Silver skeletons have Template:Bar more hearts than a Minecraft skeleton, so you should bring a strong weapon, preferably a diamond sword, (especially with the Smite enchantment, since it will deal more damage to them).
• Be sure to keep your distance and strafe left to right when attacking them. You could also set a pack of tamed wolves at them.

 History

Version
v8.0.0 DEVa - Silver skeletons can now ride wolves and scorpions.
v5.2.0 DEV - Added silver skeletons.

Trivia

• Silver skeletons make the same bone rattling sounds as skeletons.
• Silver skeletons wear a type of armor for their model, but it doesn't actually give them protection. It cannot be obtained by the player, nor is it an actual item. The texture for this armor can be found in the mod files.
• Silver skeletons run as fast as wither skeletons when in pursuit of the player.

Gallery

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  A group of silver skeletons giving chase.

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  The first image of silver skeletons released.