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 == Gallery ==
 {{Main|Creeper/Gallery}}
 == Notes ==

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	''Explosion varies by proximity and difficulty.''<br>Maximum damage:<br>'''Regular:'''<br>Easy: {{hp\|14.75}}<br>Normal: {{hp\|27.5}}<br>Hard: {{hp\|41.25}}<br>'''Charged:'''<br>Easy: {{hp\|35.25}}<br>Normal: {{hp\|68.5}}<br>Hard: {{hp\|102.75}}		''Explosion varies by proximity and difficulty.''<br>Maximum damage:<br>'''Regular:'''<br>Easy: {{hp\|14.75}}<br>Normal: {{hp\|27.5}}<br>Hard: {{hp\|41.25}}<br>'''Charged:'''<br>Easy: {{hp\|35.25}}<br>Normal: {{hp\|68.5}}<br>Hard: {{hp\|102.75}}
	\| spawn =		\| spawn =
	'''Regular:'''<br>Light level of 0~~<br>~~		'''Regular:'''<br>
			* Light level of 0 in applicable [[Minecraft:Overworld]] biomes.
	'''Charged:'''<br>		'''Charged:'''<br>
	When [[Minecraft:lightning]] strikes within 4 blocks of a regular creeper		* {{EntitySprite\|Lightning}} When [[Minecraft:lightning]] strikes within 4 blocks of a regular creeper.
	\| size = '''{{IN\|JE}}:'''<br>		\| size = '''{{IN\|JE}}:'''<br>
	Height: 1.7 blocks<br>Width: 0.6 blocks<br>		Height: 1.7 blocks<br>Width: 0.6 blocks<br>
	'''{{IN\|BE}}:'''<br>		'''{{IN\|BE}}:'''<br>
	Height: 1.8 blocks<br>Width: 0.6 blocks		Height: 1.8 blocks<br>Width: 0.6 blocks
	\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Flint and Steel}}~~<br>~~{{drop\|Item\|Fire Charge}}{{only\|java}}		\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Flint and Steel}}
			{{drop\|Item\|Fire Charge}}{{only\|java}}
	}}		}}
	A '''creeper''' is a common [[Minecraft:hostile mob]] that quietly approaches a [[Minecraft:player]], hisses, and [[Minecraft:explode]]s if the player remains near. Creeper explosions can destroy [[Minecraft:block]]s and deal massive amounts of [[Minecraft:damage]], which can be completely blocked using a [[Minecraft:shield]] or blocks.		A '''creeper''' is a common [[Minecraft:hostile mob]] that quietly approaches a [[Minecraft:player]], hisses, and [[Minecraft:explode]]s if the player remains near. Creeper explosions can destroy [[Minecraft:block]]s and deal massive amounts of [[Minecraft:damage]], which can be completely blocked using a [[Minecraft:shield]] or blocks.

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	* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.		* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.
	* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.		* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.
	* Throughout many pieces of media, the creeper's anatomy is consistently shown to possess a skeleton and a [[Minecraft:TNT]] block inside.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://minecraftshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/minecraft-creeper-skeleton-vintage-cap\|title=Minecraft Creeper Skeleton Vintage Cap\|website=Minecraft.net}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mattel-Minecraft-TNT-Series-25-Mini-Figure-CREEPER-SKELETON-1-inch-Loose/5411867525\|title=Mattel - Minecraft TNT Series 25 Mini Figure - CREEPER SKELETON (1 inch)(Loose)\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Creeper-Anatomy-Vinyl/45463225\|title=Minecraft Creeper Anatomy Vinyl\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link\|3Gf48aMIbpA\|Minecraft Creeper Anatomy from Spin Master\|TTPM Toy Reviews\|July 23, 2014}}</ref> This is even present in the {{MCD}} version of the {{MCD\|creeper}}, where a statue of their innards can be found at the {{MCD\|home}}. A statue of this design was also produced.<ref>{{tweet\|Minecraft\|534743380887351296\|Trivia Tuesday. Where did this amazing statue by @gregaronowitz first make its appearance? -LW\|November 18, 2014}}</ref>		* Throughout many pieces of media, the creeper's anatomy is consistently shown to possess a skeleton and a [[Minecraft:TNT]] block inside.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://minecraftshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/minecraft-creeper-skeleton-vintage-cap\|title=Minecraft Creeper Skeleton Vintage Cap\|website=Minecraft.net}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mattel-Minecraft-TNT-Series-25-Mini-Figure-CREEPER-SKELETON-1-inch-Loose/5411867525\|title=Mattel - Minecraft TNT Series 25 Mini Figure - CREEPER SKELETON (1 inch)(Loose)\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Creeper-Anatomy-Vinyl/45463225\|title=Minecraft Creeper Anatomy Vinyl\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link\|3Gf48aMIbpA\|Minecraft Creeper Anatomy from Spin Master\|TTPM Toy Reviews\|July 23, 2014}}</ref> This is even present in the {{MCD}} version of the {{MCD\|creeper}}, where a statue of their innards can be found at the {{MCD\|home}}. A statue of this design was also produced,<ref>{{tweet\|Minecraft\|534743380887351296\|Trivia Tuesday. Where did this amazing statue by @gregaronowitz first make its appearance? -LW\|November 18, 2014}}</ref> along with it being reflected in a [[Minecraft:Hot Wheels]] car.
	* [[Minecraft:Jeb]] has admitted that the creeper would probably not be added to ''Minecraft'' if the game's modern design principles were followed, since it would be controversial to have a mob that destroys the player's builds. However, it continues to exist in the game due to its iconic status.<ref>{{YouTube link\|aBTJIYzJDJw\|The Biome that Broke Minecraft\|Minecraft\|October 12, 2025\|t=339s}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Notch]] agreed, stating that the creeper only explodes as the result of player (in-)action because random destructive events are "anti-fun."<ref> {{tweet\|notch\|1982139362017214465\|I've been seeing a lot of Jeb hate over him saying the creeper's only around because it's iconic, and I'd like to set something straight.<br><br>This is originally one of MY opinions.<br><br>I tried to fix the creeper by having it only explode as the result of player (in-)action, as I realized random destructive events you have no control over is anti-fun.\|October 25, 2025\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Jeb]] has admitted that the creeper would probably not be added to ''Minecraft'' if the game's modern design principles were followed, since it would be controversial to have a mob that destroys the player's builds. However, it continues to exist in the game due to its iconic status.<ref>{{YouTube link\|aBTJIYzJDJw\|The Biome that Broke Minecraft\|Minecraft\|October 12, 2025\|t=339s}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Notch]] agreed, stating that the creeper only explodes as the result of player (in-)action because random destructive events are "anti-fun."<ref> {{tweet\|notch\|1982139362017214465\|I've been seeing a lot of Jeb hate over him saying the creeper's only around because it's iconic, and I'd like to set something straight.<br><br>This is originally one of MY opinions.<br><br>I tried to fix the creeper by having it only explode as the result of player (in-)action, as I realized random destructive events you have no control over is anti-fun.\|October 25, 2025\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>
	* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>		* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>

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	\| type = java		\| type = java
	\| {{SoundLine		\| {{SoundLine
	\| sound =Creeper death.ogg		\|sound=Creeper death.ogg
	\|subtitle=Creeper dies		\|subtitle=Creeper dies
	\|source=Hostile Creatures		\|source=Hostile Creatures
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	\|sound3=Explosion3.ogg		\|sound3=Explosion3.ogg
	\|sound4=Explosion4.ogg		\|sound4=Explosion4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Explosion		\|subtitle=Explosion<ref group="sound">{{bug\|MC-312354}}</ref>
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	\|description=When a creeper explodes		\|description=When a creeper explodes
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	[[File:PHYSOC OUTREACH Creeper and Chest.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A creeper and a chest sent to the edge of space by the Physics Society Outreach Project]]		[[File:PHYSOC OUTREACH Creeper and Chest.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A creeper and a chest sent to the edge of space by the Physics Society Outreach Project]]
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	* On June 18, 2012, the University of Southampton Physics Society Outreach Project sent a creeper and [[Minecraft:chest]] to the edge of space in a balloon with a tracker and camera.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416233159/http://www.benoxley.com:80/physoc-outreach/\| title = Physoc Outreach\|website=Ben Oxley\|date=June 18, 2012}}</ref>F		* On June 18, 2012, the University of Southampton Physics Society Outreach Project sent a creeper and [[Minecraft:chest]] to the edge of space in a balloon with a tracker and camera.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416233159/http://www.benoxley.com:80/physoc-outreach/\| title = Physoc Outreach\|website=Ben Oxley\|date=June 18, 2012}}</ref>
	* As part of an official collaboration, creepers are included as monsters in ''[[Minecraft:Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Minecraft Creatures]]'', a free add-on for the roleplaying game ''[[Minecraft:Dungeons & Dragons]]''.<ref>https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/minecraft-creatures-monstrous-compendium</ref> In the game, they are "Monstrosities" and have the alignment "Typically Neutral Evil."		* As part of an official collaboration, creepers are included as monsters in ''[[Minecraft:Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Minecraft Creatures]]'', a free add-on for the roleplaying game ''[[Minecraft:Dungeons & Dragons]]''.<ref>https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/minecraft-creatures-monstrous-compendium</ref> In the game, they are "Monstrosities" and have the alignment "Typically Neutral Evil."

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	A mistake in creating the model for [[Minecraft:pig]]s lead to an upright body, which was then used for creepers.		A mistake in creating the model for [[Minecraft:pig]]s lead to an upright body, which was then used for creepers.

	{{quote\|The story of the Creeper – it was supposed to be the pig, but Notch mixed the height and the width values, or the rotation of it, so it's standing up instead of lain horizontally. But it did have the AI behaviour of looking at the player. So he just thought it was extremely creepy, with this weird thing walking around, looking at you. So he decided to keep it as a monster. He wrote that a friend said it would be cool if it exploded laughs and that brought us to the Creeper.		{{quote\|The story of the Creeper – it was supposed to be the pig, but [[Minecraft:Notch]] mixed the height and the width values, or the rotation of it, so it's standing up instead of lain horizontally. But it did have the AI behaviour of looking at the player. So he just thought it was extremely creepy, with this weird thing walking around, looking at you. So he decided to keep it as a monster. He wrote that a friend said it would be cool if it exploded laughs and that brought us to the Creeper.

	The face was to clearly, with a limited number of pixels, make it look really dangerous. I think the green colour is supposed to be camouflage. But we're still debating – is it flesh? Or is it more like leaves? Or is it fur? You don't really know just by looking at the pixels. I know [[Minecraft:Junkboy]] debates that! laughs		The face was to clearly, with a limited number of pixels, make it look really dangerous. I think the green colour is supposed to be camouflage. But we're still debating – is it flesh? Or is it more like leaves? Or is it fur? You don't really know just by looking at the pixels. I know [[Minecraft:Junkboy]] debates that! laughs
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	* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>		* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>
	** However, further exceptions are also occasionally made for merchandise, often to represent in-game states.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Damaged-Creeper-Action-Figure-Accessory-with-Portal-Piece-3-25-in-Scale-Toy/1895485616?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0\|title=Minecraft Damaged Creeper Action Figure & Accessory with Portal Piece, 3.25-in Scale Toy\|author=[https://www.walmart.com/browse/0?facet=brand:Minecraft Minecraft]\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-creeper-ambush-21177\|title=The Creeper™ Ambush\|website=LEGO}}</ref>		** However, further exceptions are also occasionally made for merchandise, often to represent in-game states.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Damaged-Creeper-Action-Figure-Accessory-with-Portal-Piece-3-25-in-Scale-Toy/1895485616?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0\|title=Minecraft Damaged Creeper Action Figure & Accessory with Portal Piece, 3.25-in Scale Toy\|author=[https://www.walmart.com/browse/0?facet=brand:Minecraft Minecraft]\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-creeper-ambush-21177\|title=The Creeper™ Ambush\|website=LEGO}}</ref>
			* According to the [[Minecraft:Official Minecraft Shop\|Official ''Minecraft'' Shop]], creepers are "full of {{w\|nitroglycerin}}", an explosive compound.<ref>{{Cite\|url=https://minecraftshop.com/collections/creeper/products/minecraft-creeper-face-standard-playing-card-deck\|title=Minecraft Creeper Face Standard Playing Card Deck\|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Shop]]}}</ref>

	=== Publicity ===		=== Publicity ===

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	\|subtitle=Creeper hurts		\|subtitle=Creeper hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=Hostile Creatures		\|source=Hostile Creatures
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	{{IN\|Java}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, or other creepers causes only one<ref>{{bug\|MC-63534\|\|Only one mob skull can be dropped if a Charged Creeper kills several mobs of the same type.\|WAI}}</ref> of those mobs to drop its corresponding [[Minecraft:mob head]]. If multiple valid mobs are killed in the explosion, the one that drops a head is chosen at random. {{IN\|bedrock}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills zombies, skeletons, wither skeletons, piglins, or other creepers causes all the killed mobs to drop their corresponding heads.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-18599\|\|Multiple Mob Head Drops from Charged Creeper}}</ref>		{{IN\|Java}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, or other creepers causes only one<ref>{{bug\|MC-63534\|\|Only one mob skull can be dropped if a Charged Creeper kills several mobs of the same type.\|WAI}}</ref> of those mobs to drop its corresponding [[Minecraft:mob head]]. If multiple valid mobs are killed in the explosion, the one that drops a head is chosen at random. {{IN\|bedrock}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills zombies, skeletons, wither skeletons, piglins, or other creepers causes all the killed mobs to drop their corresponding heads.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-18599\|\|Multiple Mob Head Drops from Charged Creeper}}</ref>

	A charged creeper does not drop its own head when it explodes, although any other charged creepers or creepers killed in the explosion drop a creeper head. Players and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]s do not drop their heads,<ref>{{bug\|MC-132933\|\|Inconsistency: ~~Player~~, ~~Ender Dragon~~, and ~~Wither~~ don't drop their heads when killed by charged creeper\|WAI}}</ref> nor do mobs without corresponding mob heads, such as livestock animals.		A charged creeper does not drop its own head when it explodes, although any other charged creepers or creepers killed in the explosion drop a creeper head. Players and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]s do not drop their heads,<ref>{{bug\|MC-132933\|\|Inconsistency: player, ender dragon, and wither don't drop their heads when killed by charged creeper\|WAI}}</ref> nor do mobs without corresponding mob heads, such as livestock animals.

	Charged creepers have the same entity ID as normal creepers. The only difference is that the value of the boolean <code>powered</code> [[Minecraft:Chunk format#Mobs\|tag]] is set to <code>1</code> (true).		Charged creepers have the same entity ID as normal creepers. The only difference is that the value of the boolean <code>powered</code> [[Minecraft:Chunk format#Mobs\|tag]] is set to <code>1</code> (true).

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 == Gallery ==
 {{Main|Creeper/Gallery}}
 == Notes ==

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	'''Regular:'''<br>Light level of 0<br>		'''Regular:'''<br>Light level of 0<br>
	'''Charged:'''<br>		'''Charged:'''<br>
	When ~~{{EntityLink\|~~lightning}} strikes within 4 blocks of a ~~Regular Creeper~~		When [[Minecraft:lightning]] strikes within 4 blocks of a regular creeper
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	== Development ==		== Development ==
	{{expand section}}		{{expand section}}
	~~These mobs were originally meant to be a~~ [[Minecraft:pig]]~~, but due~~ to ~~a coding bug~~, ~~it created a creeper after the model got repurposed~~.		A mistake in creating the model for [[Minecraft:pig]]s lead to an upright body, which was then used for creepers.

	{{quote\|The story of the Creeper – it was supposed to be the pig, but Notch mixed the height and the width values, or the rotation of it, so it's standing up instead of lain horizontally. But it did have the AI behaviour of looking at the player. So he just thought it was extremely creepy, with this weird thing walking around, looking at you. So he decided to keep it as a monster. He wrote that a friend said it would be cool if it exploded laughs and that brought us to the Creeper.		{{quote\|The story of the Creeper – it was supposed to be the pig, but Notch mixed the height and the width values, or the rotation of it, so it's standing up instead of lain horizontally. But it did have the AI behaviour of looking at the player. So he just thought it was extremely creepy, with this weird thing walking around, looking at you. So he decided to keep it as a monster. He wrote that a friend said it would be cool if it exploded laughs and that brought us to the Creeper.
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	The face was to clearly, with a limited number of pixels, make it look really dangerous. I think the green colour is supposed to be camouflage. But we're still debating – is it flesh? Or is it more like leaves? Or is it fur? You don't really know just by looking at the pixels. I know [[Minecraft:Junkboy]] debates that! laughs		The face was to clearly, with a limited number of pixels, make it look really dangerous. I think the green colour is supposed to be camouflage. But we're still debating – is it flesh? Or is it more like leaves? Or is it fur? You don't really know just by looking at the pixels. I know [[Minecraft:Junkboy]] debates that! laughs

	\|[[Minecraft:Jeb\|JENS BERGENSTEN]]<ref>https://~~www.~~minecraft.net/en-us/article/meet-creeper</ref>}}		\|[[Minecraft:Jeb\|JENS BERGENSTEN]]<ref>https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/meet-creeper</ref>}}

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	* Creepers use the classic [[Minecraft:oak leaves]] texture to camouflage them from the same texture. As the oak leaves texture change, this camouflage is less effective.		* Creepers use the classic [[Minecraft:oak leaves]] texture to camouflage them from the same texture. As the oak leaves texture change, this camouflage is less effective.
	* When asked how creepers trigger their explosive nature, [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] said "They're so nervous that they shake a lot, and then this sets them off the same way as how rubbing two sticks makes fire".<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|408694324927676416\|@Graphoniac They're so nervous that they shake a lot, and then this sets them off the same way as how rubbing two sticks makes fire.\|December 5, 2013\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>		* When asked how creepers trigger their explosive nature, [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] said "They're so nervous that they shake a lot, and then this sets them off the same way as how rubbing two sticks makes fire".<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|408694324927676416\|@Graphoniac They're so nervous that they shake a lot, and then this sets them off the same way as how rubbing two sticks makes fire.\|December 5, 2013\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>
	* If a charged creeper ~~is given~~ [[Minecraft:Invisibility]]~~, the "aura" effect~~ is still visible~~, but only in Java Edition~~		* {{In\|je}}, the "aura" of a charged creeper with [[Minecraft:Invisibility]] is still visible.
	* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.		* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.
	* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.		* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.
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	=== Textures ===		=== Textures ===
	<gallery class="pixel-image">		<gallery class="pixel-image">
	Creeper (texture) JE2.png\|Texture of a creeper.		Creeper (texture) JE2.png\|Texture of a creeper
	Creeper (charged_texture) JE1.png\|Charged creeper overlay		Creeper (charged_texture) JE1.png\|Charged creeper overlay
	Creeper (texture) 15w14a.png\|Texture of a [[Minecraft:smiling creeper]]		Creeper (texture) 15w14a.png\|Texture of a [[Minecraft:smiling creeper]]
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	File:MCL Creeper.png\|A {{MCL\|creeper}} as it appears in {{MCL}}		File:MCL Creeper.png\|A {{MCL\|creeper}} as it appears in {{MCL}}
	File:AMCM Creeper.png\|A {{AMCM\|creeper}} as it appears in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Creeper.png\|A {{AMCM\|creeper}} as it appears in {{AMCM}}
	~~File:MCE Creeper.png\|A {{MCE\|creeper}} as it appears in {{MCE}}~~
	File:MCSM Creeper.png\|A {{MCSM\|creeper}} as it appears in {{MCSM}}		File:MCSM Creeper.png\|A {{MCSM\|creeper}} as it appears in {{MCSM}}
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	* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.		* {{IN\|je}}, charged creeper explosion can inflict the greatest amount of damage any mob in the game can do at one time. In {{BE}}, the [[Minecraft:wither]]'s spawn explosion deals slightly more.
	* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.		* The creeper hiss sound uses the same sound file as when a block of TNT is primed but played at a lower pitch.
	* Throughout many pieces of media, the creeper's anatomy is consistently shown to possess a skeleton and a [[Minecraft:TNT]] block inside.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://minecraftshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/minecraft-creeper-skeleton-vintage-cap\|title=Minecraft Creeper Skeleton Vintage Cap\|website=Minecraft.net}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mattel-Minecraft-TNT-Series-25-Mini-Figure-CREEPER-SKELETON-1-inch-Loose/5411867525\|title=Mattel - Minecraft TNT Series 25 Mini Figure - CREEPER SKELETON (1 inch)(Loose)\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Creeper-Anatomy-Vinyl/45463225\|title=Minecraft Creeper Anatomy Vinyl\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link\|3Gf48aMIbpA\|Minecraft Creeper Anatomy from Spin Master\|TTPM Toy Reviews\|July 23, 2014}}</ref> This is even present in the {{MCD}} version of the {{MCD\|creeper}}, where a statue of their innards can be found at the {{MCD\|home}}. A statue of this design was also produced.<ref>{{tweet\|Minecraft\|534743380887351296\|Trivia Tuesday. Where did this amazing statue by @gregaronowitz first make its appearance? -LW\|November 18, 2014}}</ref>		* Throughout many pieces of media, the creeper's anatomy is consistently shown to possess a skeleton and a [[Minecraft:TNT]] block inside.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://minecraftshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/minecraft-creeper-skeleton-vintage-cap\|title=Minecraft Creeper Skeleton Vintage Cap\|website=Minecraft.net}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mattel-Minecraft-TNT-Series-25-Mini-Figure-CREEPER-SKELETON-1-inch-Loose/5411867525\|title=Mattel - Minecraft TNT Series 25 Mini Figure - CREEPER SKELETON (1 inch)(Loose)\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minecraft-Creeper-Anatomy-Vinyl/45463225\|title=Minecraft Creeper Anatomy Vinyl\|website=Walmart}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link\|3Gf48aMIbpA\|Minecraft Creeper Anatomy from Spin Master\|TTPM Toy Reviews\|July 23, 2014}}</ref> This is even present in the {{MCD}} version of the {{MCD\|creeper}}, where a statue of their innards can be found at the {{MCD\|home}}. A statue of this design was also produced,<ref>{{tweet\|Minecraft\|534743380887351296\|Trivia Tuesday. Where did this amazing statue by @gregaronowitz first make its appearance? -LW\|November 18, 2014}}</ref> along with it being reflected in a [[Minecraft:Hot Wheels]] car.
	* [[Minecraft:Jeb]] has admitted that the creeper would probably not be added to ''Minecraft'' if the game's modern design principles were followed, since it would be controversial to have a mob that destroys the player's builds. However, it continues to exist in the game due to its iconic status.<ref>{{YouTube link\|aBTJIYzJDJw\|The Biome that Broke Minecraft\|Minecraft\|October 12, 2025\|t=339s}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Notch]] agreed, stating that the creeper only explodes as the result of player (in-)action because random destructive events are "anti-fun."<ref> {{tweet\|notch\|1982139362017214465\|I've been seeing a lot of Jeb hate over him saying the creeper's only around because it's iconic, and I'd like to set something straight.<br><br>This is originally one of MY opinions.<br><br>I tried to fix the creeper by having it only explode as the result of player (in-)action, as I realized random destructive events you have no control over is anti-fun.\|October 25, 2025\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Jeb]] has admitted that the creeper would probably not be added to ''Minecraft'' if the game's modern design principles were followed, since it would be controversial to have a mob that destroys the player's builds. However, it continues to exist in the game due to its iconic status.<ref>{{YouTube link\|aBTJIYzJDJw\|The Biome that Broke Minecraft\|Minecraft\|October 12, 2025\|t=339s}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Notch]] agreed, stating that the creeper only explodes as the result of player (in-)action because random destructive events are "anti-fun."<ref> {{tweet\|notch\|1982139362017214465\|I've been seeing a lot of Jeb hate over him saying the creeper's only around because it's iconic, and I'd like to set something straight.<br><br>This is originally one of MY opinions.<br><br>I tried to fix the creeper by having it only explode as the result of player (in-)action, as I realized random destructive events you have no control over is anti-fun.\|October 25, 2025\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>
	* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>		* The design of the creeper is considered a fundamental "iconic" aspect of the ''Minecraft'' franchise, and as such is not going to receive substantial changes to preserve its legacy.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580589565276452\|but also yes}}</ref> Exceptions are made for spin-off material, where creepers are required to follow other art styles or practical functions, such as the camera position in {{MCD}}.<ref>{{Tweet\|JasperBoerstra\|2030580494757204315\|Ackshualy other games have different styles and different needs, while the original creeper works in Minecraft, it might blend with the rest of the textures in Dungeons. The simplified version is far more readable, which is necessary for something that can kill you one explosion.}}</ref>

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	{{IN\|Java}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, or other creepers causes only one<ref>{{bug\|MC-63534\|\|Only one mob skull can be dropped if a Charged Creeper kills several mobs of the same type.\|WAI}}</ref> of those mobs to drop its corresponding [[Minecraft:mob head]]. If multiple valid mobs are killed in the explosion, the one that drops a head is chosen at random. {{IN\|bedrock}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills zombies, skeletons, wither skeletons, piglins, or other creepers causes all the killed mobs to drop their corresponding heads.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-18599\|\|Multiple Mob Head Drops from Charged Creeper}}</ref>		{{IN\|Java}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, or other creepers causes only one<ref>{{bug\|MC-63534\|\|Only one mob skull can be dropped if a Charged Creeper kills several mobs of the same type.\|WAI}}</ref> of those mobs to drop its corresponding [[Minecraft:mob head]]. If multiple valid mobs are killed in the explosion, the one that drops a head is chosen at random. {{IN\|bedrock}}, a charged creeper explosion that kills zombies, skeletons, wither skeletons, piglins, or other creepers causes all the killed mobs to drop their corresponding heads.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-18599\|\|Multiple Mob Head Drops from Charged Creeper}}</ref>

	A charged creeper does not drop its own head when it explodes, although any other charged creepers or creepers killed in the explosion drop a creeper head. Players and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]s do not drop their heads,<ref>{{bug\|MC-132933\|\|Inconsistency: ~~Player~~, ~~Ender Dragon~~, and ~~Wither~~ don't drop their heads when killed by charged creeper\|WAI}}</ref> nor do mobs without corresponding mob heads, such as livestock animals.		A charged creeper does not drop its own head when it explodes, although any other charged creepers or creepers killed in the explosion drop a creeper head. Players and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]s do not drop their heads,<ref>{{bug\|MC-132933\|\|Inconsistency: player, ender dragon, and wither don't drop their heads when killed by charged creeper\|WAI}}</ref> nor do mobs without corresponding mob heads, such as livestock animals.

	Charged creepers have the same entity ID as normal creepers. The only difference is that the value of the boolean <code>powered</code> [[Minecraft:Chunk format#Mobs\|tag]] is set to <code>1</code> (true).		Charged creepers have the same entity ID as normal creepers. The only difference is that the value of the boolean <code>powered</code> [[Minecraft:Chunk format#Mobs\|tag]] is set to <code>1</code> (true).