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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=11w50a\|Creepers now drop all [[Minecraft:music disc]]s, except for "11".}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=11w50a\|Creepers now drop all [[Minecraft:music disc]]s, except for "11".}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.1\|dev=12w05b\|Creepers now run away from tamed [[Minecraft:cat]]s and [[Minecraft:ocelot]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.1\|dev=12w05b\|Creepers now run away from tamed [[Minecraft:cat]]s and [[Minecraft:ocelot]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w07a\|As part of the [[Minecraft:AI]] overhaul, creepers no longer attack other [[Minecraft:mob]]s.{{info needed\|I assume this means that they don't attack other mobs that attack the creeper if the creeper is already chasing the player, but if the creeper is not chasing after a player it'll still react to other mins attacking it?}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w07a\|As part of the [[Minecraft:Mob AI]] overhaul, creepers no longer attack other [[Minecraft:mob]]s.{{info needed\|I assume this means that they don't attack other mobs that attack the creeper if the creeper is already chasing the player, but if the creeper is not chasing after a player it'll still react to other mins attacking it?}}
	\|Creepers no longer strafe toward the left of the [[Minecraft:player]], now stopping in front of the player.}}		\|Creepers no longer strafe toward the left of the [[Minecraft:player]], now stopping in front of the player.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w30a\|Creepers have been made stronger. Depending on difficulty, creeper [[Minecraft:damage]] is now scaled, with Easy: ~50% less damage, Normal: same damage as before, and Hard: ~33% more damage than before. In full diamond [[Minecraft:armor]] and Hard difficulty, a creeper can knock players down to 2 hearts.<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|227339500941082626\|@Biffa2001 @xisumavoid Most likely. In full diamond armour + hard difficulty a creeper can knock you down to 2hearts!\|July 23, 2012\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w30a\|Creepers have been made stronger. Depending on difficulty, creeper [[Minecraft:damage]] is now scaled, with Easy: ~50% less damage, Normal: same damage as before, and Hard: ~33% more damage than before. In full diamond [[Minecraft:armor]] and Hard difficulty, a creeper can knock players down to 2 hearts.<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|227339500941082626\|@Biffa2001 @xisumavoid Most likely. In full diamond armour + hard difficulty a creeper can knock you down to 2hearts!\|July 23, 2012\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>}}

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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]]
	{{main\|Minecraft in popular culture}}		{{main\|Minecraft in popular culture}}
	* 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>		* 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
	* 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."

	==== Games ====		==== Games ====
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	File:Minecraft 15th Anniversary Vintage Creeper Adult Raglan.png		File:Minecraft 15th Anniversary Vintage Creeper Adult Raglan.png
	File:Creeper Face Leather Wallet JINX (inside).jpg\|Inside of a creeper themed wallet		File:Creeper Face Leather Wallet JINX (inside).jpg\|Inside of a creeper themed wallet
			File:Creeper skeleton hat.jpg
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	A creeper explodes only if it has an uninterrupted line of sight with the player throughout the entire 1.5-second countdown. As a result, if the creeper does not have line-of-sight with the player, it does not start hissing even at close range, even if the player is attacking it, and a detonation is canceled if it has started. The hissing sound plays in its entirety regardless of whether the explosion happens or not.		A creeper explodes only if it has an uninterrupted line of sight with the player throughout the entire 1.5-second countdown. As a result, if the creeper does not have line-of-sight with the player, it does not start hissing even at close range, even if the player is attacking it, and a detonation is canceled if it has started. The hissing sound plays in its entirety regardless of whether the explosion happens or not.

	Unlike most mobs, the creeper does not have an idle sound, nor does it have unique step sounds. Although it does make normal stepping and swimming sounds, it is hard for players to distinguish those from their own sounds. This makes the approach of a creeper difficult for an unwary player to notice until it starts hissing.		Unlike most mobs, the creeper does not have an idle sound, nor does it have unique step sounds. Although it does make normal stepping and swimming sounds, it is hard for players to distinguish those from their own sounds. This makes the approach of a creeper difficult for an unwary player to notice until it starts hissing.

	A creeper jumps down to a player if it can survive the fall. A creeper taking fall damage adds to its swell according to <code>fallDistance * 1.5</code>, up to a maximum of 5 less than the fuse of the creeper. The creeper explodes when the swell equals the fuse, so an explosion occurs soon after landing with higher falls. For example, a creeper falling from greater than 16 blocks can explode 5 ticks after it lands.		A creeper jumps down to a player if it can survive the fall. A creeper taking fall damage adds to its swell according to <code>fallDistance * 1.5</code>, up to a maximum of 5 less than the fuse of the creeper. The creeper explodes when the swell equals the fuse, so an explosion occurs soon after landing with higher falls. For example, a creeper falling from greater than 16 blocks can explode 5 ticks after it lands.

	[[File:Falling Creeper Swell Values.png\|thumb\|right\|The amount of swell added to creepers upon falling a certain distance.]]		[[File:Falling Creeper Swell Values.png\|thumb\|right\|The amount of swell added to creepers upon falling a certain distance.]]

	Despite their lack of arms, creepers can climb up [[Minecraft:ladder]]s, [[Minecraft:vines]], and similar blocks like any other mob, but do not do so intentionally.		Despite their lack of arms, creepers can climb up [[Minecraft:ladder]]s, [[Minecraft:vines]], and similar blocks like any other mob, but do not do so intentionally.

	{{control\|Using}} a [[Minecraft:flint and steel]] or [[Minecraft:fire charge]]{{only\|java\|short=1}} on a creeper forces an explosion.		{{control\|Using}} a [[Minecraft:flint and steel]] or [[Minecraft:fire charge]]{{only\|java\|short=1}} on a creeper forces an explosion.

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	Creepers naturally spawn in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] on [[Minecraft:solid block]]s with a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 0, except in [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] and [[Minecraft:deep dark]] biomes. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, creepers also do not spawn in [[Minecraft:river]]s, [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, and [[Minecraft:snowy plains]]. They spawn individually {{in\|bedrock}} and in groups of four {{in\|java}}.		Creepers naturally spawn in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] on [[Minecraft:solid block]]s with a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 0, except in [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] and [[Minecraft:deep dark]] biomes. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, creepers also do not spawn in [[Minecraft:river]]s, [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, and [[Minecraft:snowy plains]]. They spawn individually {{in\|bedrock}} and in groups of four {{in\|java}}.

	{{IN\|bedrock}}, there is a [[Minecraft:Mob_spawning#Bedrock_Edition_mob_cap\|density limit]] of five creepers on the surface of Overworld.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, there is a [[Minecraft:Mob_spawning#Bedrock_Edition_mob_cap\|density limit]] of five creepers on the surface of the Overworld.

	{{Mob spawn table}}		{{Mob spawn table}}
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	=== Mojang images ===		=== Mojang images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Steve next to a creeper.png\|[[Minecraft:Steve]] standing next to a creeper		File:Steve next to a creeper.png\|[[Minecraft:Steve]] standing next to a creeper
	Ari misses the hit.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] trying to land a hit on a creeper with a [[Minecraft:mace]]		File:Ari misses the hit.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] trying to land a hit on a creeper with a [[Minecraft:mace]]
	Moments before creeper disaster.jpeg\|A moment before disaster. Note: This image was taken in {{BE}} before [[Minecraft:1.21.60]].		File:Moments before creeper disaster.jpeg\|A moment before disaster. Note: This image was taken in {{BE}} before [[Minecraft:1.21.60]]
	Efe flees.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] fleeing from a creeper		File:Efe flees.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] fleeing from a creeper
	CMEMPicture 10.png\|A three-headed creeper, demonstrating custom entity models in ''Bedrock Edition''		File:CMEMPicture 10.png\|A three-headed creeper, demonstrating custom entity models in ''Bedrock Edition''
			File:Build Interruption Factory.jpeg\|Creepers emerging from a factory to torment [[Minecraft:Sunny]]
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	File:Orange Creeper.jpg		File:Orange Creeper.jpg
	File:Minecraft 15th Anniversary Vintage Creeper Adult Raglan.png		File:Minecraft 15th Anniversary Vintage Creeper Adult Raglan.png
			File:Creeper Face Leather Wallet JINX (inside).jpg\|Inside of a creeper themed wallet
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	\| 1-1size = 128px		\| 1-1size = 128px
	\| group2 = Charged		\| group2 = Charged
	\| 2-1 = Charged Creeper.~~gif~~		\| 2-1 = Charged Creeper.webp
	\| 2-1size = 150px		\| 2-1size = 150px
	\| invimage = Creeper Spawn Egg		\| invimage = Creeper Spawn Egg

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	A '''creeper''' is a common [[Minecraft:hostile mob]] that quietly approaches a [[Minecraft:player]], hisses, and will [[Minecraft:explode]] if not retreated from in time. 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 will [[Minecraft:explode]] if not retreated from in time. 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.

	When struck by [[Minecraft:lightning]], a creeper becomes a '''charged creeper''', which amplifies its explosion power and enables mob [[Minecraft:head]]s to be obtained from [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s and other creepers it kills.		When struck by [[Minecraft:lightning]], a creeper becomes a '''charged creeper''', which amplifies its explosion power and enables mob [[Minecraft:head]]s to be obtained from [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s and other creepers it kills. It also bumps up the chance for a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]] to drop to 100% from a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]].

	Due to its distinctive appearance and unique destructive method of attack, the creeper has become one of the most iconic mobs of {{MC}}, being featured in promotional material and merchandise.		Due to its distinctive appearance and unique destructive method of attack, the creeper has become one of the most iconic mobs of {{MC}}, being featured in promotional material and merchandise.
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{Mcnet\|meet-creeper\|Meet the Creeper\|May 15, 2017\|[[Minecraft:Tom Stone]]}}		* {{Mcnet\|meet-creeper\|Meet the Creeper\|May 15, 2017\|[[Minecraft:Tom Stone]]}}
	* {{wikipedia\|Creeper (Minecraft)}} – Wikipedia~~.org~~		* {{wikipedia\|Creeper (Minecraft)\|Creeper}} on Wikipedia

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==

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	\| sound =Creeper death.ogg		\| sound =Creeper death.ogg
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
			\|subtitle=Creeper dies
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.creeper.death
	\|description=When a creeper dies		\|description=When a creeper dies
	\|id=mob.creeper.death		\|id=mob.creeper.death
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	\|sound4=Creeper hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Creeper hurt4.ogg
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
			\|subtitle=Creeper hurts
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.creeper.hurt
	\|description=When a creeper is damaged		\|description=When a creeper is damaged
	\|id=mob.creeper.say		\|id=mob.creeper.say
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	\|sound=Creeper fuse.ogg		\|sound=Creeper fuse.ogg
	\|source=block		\|source=block
			\|subtitle=TNT fizzes
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.tnt.primed
	\|description=When a creeper begins its explosion timer		\|description=When a creeper begins its explosion timer
	\|id=random.fuse		\|id=random.fuse
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	\|source=block		\|source=block
			\|subtitle=Explosion
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.generic.explode
	\|description=When a creeper explodes		\|description=When a creeper explodes
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=11w50a\|Creepers now drop all [[Minecraft:music disc]]s, except for "11".}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=11w50a\|Creepers now drop all [[Minecraft:music disc]]s, except for "11".}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.1\|dev=12w05b\|Creepers now run away from tamed [[Minecraft:cat]]s and [[Minecraft:ocelot]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.1\|dev=12w05b\|Creepers now run away from tamed [[Minecraft:cat]]s and [[Minecraft:ocelot]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w07a\|As part of the [[Minecraft:AI]] overhaul, creepers no longer attack other [[Minecraft:mob]]s.{{info needed\|I assume this means that they don't attack other mobs that attack the creeper if the creeper is already chasing the player, but if the creeper is not chasing after a player it'll still react to other mins attacking it?}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w07a\|As part of the [[Minecraft:Mob AI]] overhaul, creepers no longer attack other [[Minecraft:mob]]s.{{info needed\|I assume this means that they don't attack other mobs that attack the creeper if the creeper is already chasing the player, but if the creeper is not chasing after a player it'll still react to other mins attacking it?}}
	\|Creepers no longer strafe toward the left of the [[Minecraft:player]], now stopping in front of the player.}}		\|Creepers no longer strafe toward the left of the [[Minecraft:player]], now stopping in front of the player.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w30a\|Creepers have been made stronger. Depending on difficulty, creeper [[Minecraft:damage]] is now scaled, with Easy: ~50% less damage, Normal: same damage as before, and Hard: ~33% more damage than before. In full diamond [[Minecraft:armor]] and Hard difficulty, a creeper can knock players down to 2 hearts.<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|227339500941082626\|@Biffa2001 @xisumavoid Most likely. In full diamond armour + hard difficulty a creeper can knock you down to 2hearts!\|July 23, 2012\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w30a\|Creepers have been made stronger. Depending on difficulty, creeper [[Minecraft:damage]] is now scaled, with Easy: ~50% less damage, Normal: same damage as before, and Hard: ~33% more damage than before. In full diamond [[Minecraft:armor]] and Hard difficulty, a creeper can knock players down to 2 hearts.<ref>{{tweet\|Dinnerbone\|227339500941082626\|@Biffa2001 @xisumavoid Most likely. In full diamond armour + hard difficulty a creeper can knock you down to 2hearts!\|July 23, 2012\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>}}

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	Creepers naturally spawn in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] on [[Minecraft:solid block]]s with a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 0, except in [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] and [[Minecraft:deep dark]] biomes. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, creepers also do not spawn in [[Minecraft:river]]s, [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, and [[Minecraft:snowy plains]]. They spawn individually {{in\|bedrock}} and in groups of four {{in\|java}}.		Creepers naturally spawn in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] on [[Minecraft:solid block]]s with a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 0, except in [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] and [[Minecraft:deep dark]] biomes. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, creepers also do not spawn in [[Minecraft:river]]s, [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, and [[Minecraft:snowy plains]]. They spawn individually {{in\|bedrock}} and in groups of four {{in\|java}}.

	{{IN\|bedrock}}, there is a [[Minecraft:Mob_spawning#Bedrock_Edition_mob_cap\|density limit]] of five creepers on the surface of Overworld.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, there is a [[Minecraft:Mob_spawning#Bedrock_Edition_mob_cap\|density limit]] of five creepers on the surface of the Overworld.

	{{Mob spawn table}}		{{Mob spawn table}}
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	=== Mojang images ===		=== Mojang images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Steve next to a creeper.png\|[[Minecraft:Steve]] standing next to a creeper		File:Steve next to a creeper.png\|[[Minecraft:Steve]] standing next to a creeper
	Ari misses the hit.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] trying to land a hit on a creeper with a [[Minecraft:mace]]		File:Ari misses the hit.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] trying to land a hit on a creeper with a [[Minecraft:mace]]
	Moments before creeper disaster.jpeg\|A moment before disaster. Note: This image was taken in {{BE}} before [[Minecraft:1.21.60]].		File:Moments before creeper disaster.jpeg\|A moment before disaster. Note: This image was taken in {{BE}} before [[Minecraft:1.21.60]]
	Efe flees.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] fleeing from a creeper		File:Efe flees.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] fleeing from a creeper
	CMEMPicture 10.png\|A three-headed creeper, demonstrating custom entity models in ''Bedrock Edition''		File:CMEMPicture 10.png\|A three-headed creeper, demonstrating custom entity models in ''Bedrock Edition''
			File:Build Interruption Factory.jpeg\|Creepers emerging from a factory to torment [[Minecraft:Sunny]]
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	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]]
	Creeper (texture) JE1.png\|Original texture file of the creeper~~. Notice~~ the leaves.		Creeper (texture) JE1.png\|Original texture file of the creeper; notice the leaves
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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	CreeperClose.png\|A creeper staring at the [[Minecraft:player]].		CreeperClose.png\|A creeper staring at the [[Minecraft:player]]
	Creeper Pre-explosion.png\|A creeper that is about to explode.		Creeper Pre-explosion.png\|A creeper that is about to explode
	Creeper Explosion.gif\|Creeper explosion.		Creeper Explosion.gif\|Creeper explosion
	ExplosionComparison.png\|Comparison of explosion craters~~. From~~ left to right: charged creeper, [[Minecraft:TNT]], creeper.		ExplosionComparison.png\|Comparison of explosion craters; from left to right: charged creeper, [[Minecraft:TNT]], creeper
	Creeper Death.png\|A creeper dying.		Creeper Death.png\|A creeper dying
	Creeper View.png\|A creeper's vision when [[Minecraft:Spectator#Mob view\|spectating]] it.		Creeper View.png\|A creeper's vision when [[Minecraft:Spectator#Mob view\|spectating]] it
	Creeper Vision.png\|A forest at night through a creeper's eyes.		Creeper Vision.png\|A forest at night through a creeper's eyes
	CreeperExplosion.png\|A creeper explosion that damaged a [[Minecraft:village]] house.		CreeperExplosion.png\|A creeper explosion that damaged a [[Minecraft:village]] house
	Zuri's Creeper Farm.png\|A rudimentary example of a music disc farm.		Zuri's Creeper Farm.png\|A rudimentary example of a music disc farm
	Creeper peeking through a glass window.png\|Creeper peeking through a glass window.		Creeper peeking through a glass window.png\|Creeper peeking through a glass window
	Charged creeper next to a normal creeper.png\|A charged creeper next to a normal creeper.		Charged creeper next to a normal creeper.png\|A charged creeper next to a normal creeper
	Firework Star (Creeper Shape).gif\|Creeper face-shaped firework.		Firework Star (Creeper Shape).gif\|Creeper face-shaped firework
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	=== Historical screenshots ===		=== Historical screenshots ===
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	Creepers old 2009.png\|The original dark green creeper model.		Creepers old 2009.png\|The original dark green creeper model
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	\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Flint and Steel}}<br>{{drop\|Item\|Fire Charge}}{{only\|java}}		\| usableitems = {{drop\|Item\|Flint and Steel}}<br>{{drop\|Item\|Fire Charge}}{{only\|java}}
	}}		}}
	A '''creeper''' is a common [[Minecraft:hostile mob]] that quietly approaches a [[Minecraft:player]], hisses, and ~~will~~ [[Minecraft:explode]] if ~~not retreated from in time~~. 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.

	When struck by [[Minecraft:lightning]], a creeper becomes a '''charged creeper''', which amplifies its explosion power and enables mob [[Minecraft:head]]s to be obtained from [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s and other creepers it kills. It also bumps up the chance for a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]] to drop to 100% from a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]].		When struck by [[Minecraft:lightning]], a creeper becomes a '''charged creeper''', which amplifies its explosion power and enables mob [[Minecraft:head]]s to be obtained from [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s and other creepers it kills. It also bumps up the chance for a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]] to drop to 100% from a [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]].
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	* [[Minecraft:Notch]] has stated on X that he imagined "creepers as being made out of leaves or similar" and that he is "not sure why they explode".<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|27860129973\|@jeremybenthamm I imagine them as being made out of leaves or similar. I'm not sure why they explode.\|October 19, 2010\|archive=yes\|archiveid=20190401000309}}</ref> When asked to describe its physical texture, he said they would feel "crunchy, like dry leaves".<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|27464490580\|@jazmcdougall I've imagined them as being crunchy, like dry leaves.\|October 15, 2010\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Notch]] has stated on X that he imagined "creepers as being made out of leaves or similar" and that he is "not sure why they explode".<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|27860129973\|@jeremybenthamm I imagine them as being made out of leaves or similar. I'm not sure why they explode.\|October 19, 2010\|archive=yes\|archiveid=20190401000309}}</ref> When asked to describe its physical texture, he said they would feel "crunchy, like dry leaves".<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|27464490580\|@jazmcdougall I've imagined them as being crunchy, like dry leaves.\|October 15, 2010\|archive=\|archiveid=}}</ref>
	* 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.
	* In multiplayer, creepers will not change target unless their original target is no longer targeted.
	* 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.		* If a charged creeper is given [[Minecraft:Invisibility]], the "aura" effect is still visible, but only in Java Edition
	* {{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.
	* Creeper was the first hostile mob added in the [[Minecraft:Survival test]].
	* 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>
	* [[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>