The last update on this page was on: 28th April 2026 # Animal Tasks Tasks are added to the `entity_properties` inside the `base` module of your JSON file. They can be added as a plain string if they have no extra properties, or as an object if they do. ```json !!tabs Plain "jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.JSFloatTask" ``` ```json !!tabs With Properties { "task": "jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.navigation.JSRandomStrollTask", "xRange": 15, "yRange": 6 } ``` --- ## Combat ### `JSCombatFollowTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSCombatFollowTask` The simplest combat task. Follows and attacks the current target. | Property | Type | Default | Description | |----------|-----------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------| | `stalk` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether the animal stalks its target before attacking | ### `JSHerdCombatFollowTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSHerdCombatFollowTask` The most advanced combat task. Supports pack hunting, observing, stalking, and callouts. | Property | Type | Default | Description | |----------------|-----------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------| | `stalk` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether the animal stalks its target before attacking | | `observe` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether the animal observes its target before engaging | | `callout` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether the animal emits a callout to alert the pack | | `calloutTicks` | `int` | | How long the callout lasts in ticks | ### `JSTargetTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSTargetTask` Decides what to attack based on the hunt targets set in the social properties of the JSON. | Property | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|-----------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | `mustSee` | `boolean` | `false` | Whether the animal must have line of sight to target something | ### `JSTargetNearby` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSTargetNearby` Attacks anything that comes close, as long as it isn't the same entity type. ### `JSRevengeOrRunTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSRevengeOrRunTask` When the animal is attacked, decides whether to retaliate or retreat. ### `JSAttackFenceTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSAttackFenceTask` Attacks a nearby JurassicSaga fence when the animal is frustrated. ### `JSAvianGroundAttack` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.JSAvianGroundAttack` Avian only. Attacks the current target while on the ground. ### `AquaticCombatFollow` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.combat.AquaticCombatFollow` Follows and attacks the current target, but only runs while in water. --- ## Metabolism ### `JSFindFoodTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.metabolism.JSFindFoodTask` Finds and moves towards nearby food when the animal is hungry. ### `JSFindWaterTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.metabolism.JSFindWaterTask` Finds and moves towards nearby water when the animal is thirsty. | Property | Type | Default | Description | |----------|-------|---------|-----------------------------------------| | `range` | `int` | | The range in blocks to search for water | ### `JSGrazeTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.metabolism.JSGrazeTask` Finds and eats nearby edible blocks. Intended for herbivores. --- ## Misc ### `JSDiveBombTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.misc.JSDiveBombTask` Avian only. Circles the target, dives in to attack, then circles again. ### `JSLookAroundTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.misc.JSLookAroundTask` Looks around while idle. ### `JSRestTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.misc.JSRestTask` Sits down when idle. --- ## Navigation ### `JSFleeTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.navigation.JSFleeTask` Flees from a flee target if one is found or already set. ### `JSFlopTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.navigation.JSFlopTask` For aquatic animals on land. Makes the animal flop up and down. ### `JSRandomStrollTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.navigation.JSRandomStrollTask` Finds a random nearby position and moves towards it. | Property | Type | Default | Description | |----------|-------|---------|-----------------------------------------------| | `xRange` | `int` | | The horizontal range to search for a position | | `yRange` | `int` | | The vertical range to search for a position | --- ## Core ### `JSFloatTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.JSFloatTask` Makes the animal float at its eye height in water. ### `JSOpenDoorTask` `jp.jurassicsaga.server.animal.entity.obj.tasks.JSOpenDoorTask` Allows the animal to open nearby doors. --- Want to join the team or contribute? [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/3b8k78f) • [Learn more about contributing](https://discord.gg/3b8k78f)