Mebahel's Creatures – Dwarven Automatons

An ancient mechanical civilization rises once more. Deep within the earth—and now reaching into the void—the brass gears of a lost empire have begun to turn again.

Mebahel's Creatures – Dwarven Automatons introduces a complete faction of hostile machines to Minecraft, heavily inspired by the legendary Dwemer technology of the Elder Scrolls series. This isn't just a cosmetic addition. Every creature has been built from the ground up with custom AI, high-quality animations, and a progression system that feel native to the world. Expect intelligent machines, steam-powered combat, and sprawling industrial ruins that protect the secrets of their creators.

Dependencies

Forge / NeoForge

• Mebahel's API
• Sinytra Connector
• Forgified Fabric API
• GeckoLib

Fabric

• Mebahel's API
• Fabric API
• GeckoLib

The Bestiary

A full lineup of ancient mechanical enemies, each with a specific tactical role:

Combat and AI

These aren't your typical mindless mobs. Dwemer engineering is complex, and their AI reflects a logic-driven defensive protocol.

• Transformation states — Dwarven Spheres dynamically switch between travel and combat modes based on distance.
• Steam-powered attacks — The Centurion utilizes high-pressure steam breaths and massive AOE strikes.
• Mechanical precision — Enemies evaluate the player's position and use specific movement patterns to flank or defend.
• High-fidelity animations — Powered by GeckoLib, every gear and piston moves realistically during combat and idle states.

Technology and Engineering

Salvage the past to build the future. The items found in this mod are key to your progression:

• Dwemer Metal Ingots — The primary material for crafting. Obtained by smelting scrap found in ruins or dropped by automatons.
• Dwarven Equipment — Powerful weapons and armor inspired by Dwemer design. Durable, efficient, and visually distinct.
• Mechanical Components — Rare items like gears and cores used for advanced crafting and technical progression.
• Building Materials — A wide array of metallic and industrial blocks to create your own ancient-tech inspired bases.

Structures

Three distinct types of ruins spawn in your world, each offering unique challenges and historical context.

End Dwarven Observatory

A silent sentinel floating in the void. These observatories are rare remnants of a time when the Dwemer sought to understand the mysteries of the End. Long ago, ancient researchers used these facilities to investigate Endermen and the strange properties of the dimension. Now abandoned by their masters, the halls are still patrolled by vigilant automatons. Exploring these floating laboratories provides a glimpse into Dwemer "Xeno-science" and rewards the player with high-tier loot and rare mechanical components.

Blackreach

An immense, naturally lit cavern system. This is a massive underground biome containing the ruins of a full Dwemer city. It is a high-risk, high-reward environment where players can find the greatest concentrations of automatons and treasures.

Raldbthar

A medium-sized Dwarven ruin. These functional mechanical halls serve as an entry point into Dwemer exploration. They are filled with active traps and guardian units protecting the industrial secrets within.

Shared Loot System

All Dwarven structures utilize a specialized loot chest system built for multiplayer environments:

• Every player receives their own independent loot roll from the same chest.
• Compatible with both vanilla and modded loot tables.
• Chests feature immersive mechanical spawn animations.
• Ensures that exploration remains rewarding for everyone on a server.

Configuration

Control the balance of your mechanical world through three JSON configuration files:

bonus_health_config.json — Set bonus health values (0 to 100) for every automaton to scale difficulty for your modpack.

combat_balancing_config.json — Fine-tune AI behavior, including attack probabilities and detection ranges.

spawn_rate_config.json — Adjust the frequency of structure and creature spawns on a 0 to 10 scale.

Current Status and Credits

This mod is in active development. We are constantly refining mechanical behaviors and adding new ruins to the world.

All creature animations are built with GeckoLib and were created by @malfu.

Join the community and follow development on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/y8uC2NepkB

Some structures are based on builds by fonta59 – Skyrim in Minecraft, used with permission.

⚙️ Mebahel’s Creatures — Dwarven Automatons

An ancient mechanical civilization rises once more.

Mebahel’s Creatures — Dwarven Automatons introduces a complete faction of hostile machines inspired by Dwemer technology from the Elder Scrolls games — blending steam power, gears, lost engineering, and primitive artificial intelligence.

Explore abandoned ruins, face deadly automated defenses, and uncover remnants of a forgotten industrial empire designed to eliminate intruders without mercy.

Inspired by the automatons of Skyrim, this mod reimagines them for Minecraft with advanced AI, high-quality animations, and exploration-focused gameplay.

📦 Required Mods

Forge / NeoForge

The following mods are required:

• Mebahel's API
• Sinytra Connector
• Forgified Fabric API
• Geckolib

Fabric

The following mods are required:

• Mebahel's API
• Fabric API
• Geckolib

⭐ Key Features

Dwarven Automatons

A full lineup of ancient mechanical enemies:

• Dwarven Spider — fast scouting unit capable of surprise attacks
• Dwarven Spider Guardian — a stronger version of the Dwarven Spider
• Dwarven Sphere — compact machine that deploys into melee or ranged mode
• Dwarven Centurion — the strongest of the Dwarven automatons

Each automaton features detailed mechanical animations, transformation states, and unique combat roles.

⚔️ Dwemer Weapons & Equipment

Forge powerful gear using ancient Dwemer technology:

• New weapons crafted from Dwemer Metal Ingots
• Durable equipment inspired by Dwemer engineering
• High-tier materials obtained from ruins and automatons
• Designed to complement late-game exploration and combat

Dwemer Blocks & Building Materials

Build your own mechanical structures using Dwemer architecture:

• New decorative and structural blocks made from Dwemer materials
• Industrial-style metallic building components
• Perfect for steampunk, ancient technology, or underground builds
• Thematic blocks matching Dwemer ruins and machinery

⚙️ Ancient Technology & Loot

Discover remnants of Dwemer engineering:

• Rare mechanical components
• Ancient materials
• Lost technological artifacts
• Crafting resources tied to advanced progression

These items are primarily found within automaton structures.

Shared Multiplayer Loot Chests

Special chests designed for mechanical dungeons:

• Independent loot for each player
• Fully multiplayer compatible
• Supports both vanilla and modded loot tables
• Immersive spawn animations
• Prevents structure loot from being exhausted

Perfect for cooperative gameplay and servers.

🏛️ New Structures

Blackreach

Blackreach is an immense, naturally lit cavern inhabited by ancient Dwarven Automatons and containing the ruins of a Dwemer city.

These ruins offer high-risk, high-reward exploration.

Raldbthar

Raldbthar is a medium-sized Dwarven ruin inhabited by ancient Dwarven Automatons.

These ruins offer medium-risk, medium-reward exploration.

🏛️ Notes & Credits

• This mod is actively developed
• Fully compatible with singleplayer and multiplayer
• Feedback and suggestions are welcome
• Join the community on Discord:
  https://discord.com/invite/y8uC2NepkB
• Some Dwemer structures are based on builds by
  fonta59 – Skyrim in Minecraft, used with permission