Change Mob Spawn Limits

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of changing mob spawn limits in the Minecraft server settings. Adjusting mob spawn limits can help control the number of specific mobs in your world, ensuring smooth gameplay and reducing potential server lag.

By adjusting the mob spawn limits, you have more control over the number of mobs in your server world. This can be particularly useful for larger servers or servers running on limited hardware, as controlling mob numbers can help optimize performance. Always remember to monitor the server after changes to ensure that gameplay remains balanced and enjoyable for all players.

Locate the bukkit.yml file

Log in to your dashboard and click on the Manage button in the right corner.
Click on the 1 File Manager tab and locate a file named bukkit.yml.
Open the 2 bukkit.yml file by clicking on it.

Locate Mob Spawn Settings

Inside the bukkit.yml file, find the section that contains settings related to mob spawning.
These settings typically start with spawn-limits.

Press CTRL+F and type spawn-limits to search and find the correct section.

spawn-limits:
  monsters: 70
  animals: 10
  water-animals: 5
  water-ambient: 20
  water-underground-creature: 5
  axolotls: 5
  ambient: 15

Adjust the Mob Spawn Limits

To change the spawn limit for a specific type of mob, modify the number beside its name.
For example, to increase the limit for monsters, you might change monsters=70 to monsters=100.

Save File and Restart Server

After making your desired changes, save the file and restart your server.

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