Hungry Iron Golems
A Minecraft mod that allows Iron Golems to heal themselves by consuming (certain) iron items!
Features
- Smart Healing: Iron Golems will automatically search for and consume iron items when injured
- Multiple Iron Types: Supports raw iron, iron nuggets, and iron ingots with different healing values
- Iron Lunchbox: A new storage block that golems can pull iron from automatically
- Configurable: Adjust healing amounts, search ranges, and health thresholds via config file
Iron Types & Healing
| Iron Type |
Healing |
Health Threshold |
| Raw Iron |
1 HP |
1%+ missing |
| Iron Nugget |
2 HP |
2%+ missing |
| Iron Ingot |
25 HP |
25%+ missing |
| Iron Block |
N/A |
25%+ missing will break into ingots (when in Iron Lunchbox) |
The Iron Lunchbox
A barrel-like storage container that:
- Holds 27 slots of iron ingots and iron blocks
- Works with hoppers and other modded interfaces (tested with Ender IO item conduits)
Recipe: Craft with 4 iron blocks, 4 iron ingots, and 1 barrel
How It Works
- When an Iron Golem takes damage, it will look for iron items on the ground or in nearby Iron Lunchboxes
- The golem will choose the most efficient iron type based on how much health it's missing
- Golems prioritize ground items over lunchboxes if both have similar healing values
- After consuming iron, there's a brief cooldown before the golem can heal again
Configuration
Edit config/hungryirongolems-common.toml to customize:
- Healing amounts for each iron type
- Health thresholds for when golems will consume each type
- Pickup and lunchbox search ranges
- Cooldown between healing attempts
Compatibility
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.1
- Mod Loader: NeoForge 21.0.167+
- Works With: Ender IO, hoppers, and other automation mods
License
MIT License - See LICENSE file for details
