Archive Entry
OW and Nether Wither Mob Switch
MSmob-switchesMS005Archived Jul 23, 2025
✅Tested & Functional
Authors:
AlvaroRC
Endorsed by:
Scorpio

Credits
-
Vktec: Previous design
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A mob switch that uses withers to prevent hostile mobs from spawning.
Versions
- 1.17+
Video links
Files
- Schematics:
- Nether roof version: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/995723671018680340/1397409188334014554/Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Nether_Roof.litematic?ex=68819e39&is=68804cb9&hm=79f89994c7c1226fc75529876aaa5539b7318790dfd641e59cd468a07c935f66&
- Overworld version: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/995723671018680340/1397409210450313246/Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Overworld.litematic?ex=68819e3e&is=68804cbe&hm=bf6b49f021f022f57ea07a85328a83759d7fc134c02ac1bd05ac8d0a2563063d
Positives
- Can be loaded by a player, unlike lazy mob switches.
- Spawns one wither every 24gt (1,2 seconds).
- Nether roof version can be built anywhere.
Negatives
- Player takes damage while summoning the withers, requiring armor and beacons.
- Overworld version needs a specific 3x3 bedrock formation to be built (explanation in showcase video).
- Requires some bedrock breaking.
Design specifications
- Uses bedrock to contain the withers, and vines to prevent entity cramming.
Instructions
- Wear protection armor and have Resistance II and Regeneration beacons ready.
- Hold more than 3 soul sand in your main hand.
- For the Nether roof version, stand as shown in Figure 1. For the Overworld version, stand as shown in Figure 2.
- Hold right click (Watch the showcase video for demo).
Attachments
Litematic · LITEMATIC
MS005_Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Nether_Roof.litematic
MS005_Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Nether_Roof.litematic
- Version: 1.21.7
- Size: 5x8x5
Litematic · LITEMATIC
MS005_Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Overworld.litematic
MS005_Wither_Mob_Switch_-_Overworld.litematic
- Version: 1.21.7
- Size: 5x6x6