Dogmeat

Quickstart

1. Gather a lead, copper ingot, and redstone dust.
2. Combine them shapelessly at a crafting table to make the CopperPaw Spawn Egg.
3. Use the spawn egg near yourself to summon CopperPaw, the German shepherd companion.
4. Stay nearby while CopperPaw bonds with the nearest player within 32 blocks. You will receive a message when the bond is formed.
5. Travel and fight as normal. CopperPaw follows about four blocks behind you, attacks nearby enemy mobs, and periodically gives you a random gift.

You can also find the spawn egg in the Creative inventory under the Nature category, or summon the entity with:

/summon com_dogmeat_l6wx4ptz:dogmeat

Overview

Dogmeat adds a unique, indestructible German shepherd companion. Although the mod is titled Dogmeat, the dog is displayed in-game as CopperPaw.

CopperPaw:

• Bonds to the nearest player when first spawned.
• Follows its owner approximately four blocks behind.
• Moves between dimensions with its owner.
• Attacks enemy mobs, including creepers.
• Does not attack players or villagers.
• Cannot be killed, including by lava or other damage.
• Gives its owner random gifts approximately every 45 seconds.

What It Adds

CopperPaw

CopperPaw is a custom dog with the appearance of a German shepherd. Its name appears above it after spawning and bonding.

The companion has 40 health and deals 5 damage with its melee attack, but incoming damage is disabled, making it effectively immortal.

CopperPaw Spawn Egg

The CopperPaw Spawn Egg places the custom dog in the world. It can be crafted or accessed from the Creative inventory.

How To Use

Spawn CopperPaw

Use the CopperPaw Spawn Egg on a suitable location. When the dog is spawned, remain within 32 blocks so it can identify and bond with you.

The nearest player in the same dimension becomes the owner. Once bonded, CopperPaw remembers the owner's name and can recognize that player again after they respawn.

Travel With CopperPaw

CopperPaw automatically follows its owner. When you move more than roughly 5.5 blocks away, it teleports to a position about four blocks behind you and faces your direction.

If you enter the Nether or the End, CopperPaw teleports to your location in the new dimension. No command or manual transport is required.

Fight Beside CopperPaw

CopperPaw searches for enemy mobs within 16 blocks when it has line of sight. It can leap toward targets and attack them in melee.

It can fight hostile mobs such as:

• Zombies
• Skeletons
• Spiders
• Creepers
• Other mobs classified as monsters

CopperPaw will not target players or villagers.

Interact With CopperPaw

CopperPaw can be named and leashed like a leashable dog. Its special companion behavior begins automatically after bonding; no food or taming item is required.

Crafting And Obtaining

CopperPaw Spawn Egg

At a crafting table, combine these three ingredients:

• 1 lead
• 1 copper ingot
• 1 redstone dust

The recipe is shapeless, so the ingredients can be placed in any arrangement. The result is one CopperPaw Spawn Egg.

The spawn egg is also available in the Creative inventory under Nature.

Abilities And Mechanics

Invulnerability

CopperPaw takes no damage from any source. This includes:

• Hostile mobs
• Player attacks
• Fall damage
• Fire and lava
• Other environmental damage

Automatic Gifts

After bonding, CopperPaw starts a gift timer. Approximately every 45 seconds, it gives its owner one randomly selected gift directly.

Possible gifts include:

A sound and message announce each gift.

Owner Bonding

A newly spawned CopperPaw bonds to the nearest player within 32 blocks. Once bonded, it remains associated with that player rather than repeatedly choosing a new owner.

For reliable bonding, spawn the dog when you are the only nearby player.

Progression And Strategy

• Spawn CopperPaw before exploring dangerous areas so its gift timer can begin while you travel.
• Keep the dog nearby when entering caves, villages, or creeper-filled areas so it can engage hostile mobs.
• Use CopperPaw as a permanent bodyguard rather than trying to protect it from damage.
• Carry extra inventory space for its gifts, especially during long adventures.
• Spawn the dog near the player who should own it if multiple players are nearby.
• A lead can help keep CopperPaw positioned at a base or specific area, while its automatic following keeps it close during travel.