Type Parameters:

T - The underlying Minecraft entity type.

All Known Subinterfaces:

IAnimal<T>, ICustomNpc<T>, IDBCPlayer, IEntityItem<T>, IEntityLiving<T>, IEntityLivingBase<T>, IMonster<T>, IPixelmon<T>, IPlayer<T>, IVillager<T>
```
public interface IEntity<T extends net.minecraft.entity.Entity>
```
Represents a generic entity in the world. Provides methods to access or modify the entity's position, motion, temporary and persistent data, and to perform various actions (such as spawning particles, dropping items, or changing dimensions).

Method Summary

All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`boolean`	`capturesDrops()`
`void`	`clearStoredData()`	Clears all stored data.
`void`	`clearTempData()`	Clears all temporary data.
`void`	`despawn()`	Permanently despawns the entity.
`void`	`dropItem(IItemStack item)`	Causes the entity to drop the given item.
`void`	`extinguish()`	Extinguishes any fire on the entity.
`long`	`getAge()`
`INbt`	`getAllNbt()`	Returns all NBT data for the entity.
`int`	`getBlockX()`
`int`	`getBlockY()`
`int`	`getBlockZ()`
`IEntity<?>[]`	`getCapturedDrops()`	Returns the captured drops.
`int`	`getDimension()`
`int`	`getEntityId()`	Returns the unique entity ID.
`double`	`getHeight()`
`T`	`getMCEntity()`	Expert users only.
`IPos`	`getMotion()`	Returns the entity's current motion as an IPos object.
`double`	`getMotionX()`
`double`	`getMotionY()`
`double`	`getMotionZ()`
`IEntity`	`getMount()`
`INbt`	`getNbt()`	Returns the entity's NBT data.
`INbt`	`getNbtOptional()`	Returns optional NBT data if available.
`float`	`getPitch()`	Returns the entity's pitch.
`IPos`	`getPosition()`	Returns the entity's current position as an IPos object.
`IEntity`	`getRider()`
`float`	`getRotation()`
`java.lang.Object`	`getStoredData(java.lang.String key)`	Returns stored (persistent) data for the given key.
`java.lang.String[]`	`getStoredDataKeys()`	Returns an array of keys for stored data.
`IEntity[]`	`getSurroundingEntities(int range)`	Returns an array of entities within the specified range.
`IEntity[]`	`getSurroundingEntities(int range, int type)`	Returns an array of entities of a specified type within the given range.
`java.lang.Object`	`getTempData(java.lang.String key)`	Returns temporary data stored under the given key.
`java.lang.String[]`	`getTempDataKeys()`	Returns an array of keys for temporary data.
`int`	`getType()`	Returns the EntityType as defined in the scripting constants.
`java.lang.String`	`getTypeName()`
`java.lang.String`	`getUniqueID()`	Returns the unique UUID string of the entity.
`double`	`getWidth()`
`IWorld`	`getWorld()`
`double`	`getX()`
`double`	`getY()`
`double`	`getYOffset()`	Returns the vertical offset for rendering.
`double`	`getZ()`
`boolean`	`hasCollided()`
`boolean`	`hasCollidedHorizontally()`
`boolean`	`hasCollidedVertically()`
`boolean`	`hasStoredData(java.lang.String key)`	Checks if stored data for the given key exists.
`boolean`	`hasTempData(java.lang.String key)`	Checks if temporary data for the given key exists.
`boolean`	`inFire()`
`boolean`	`inLava()`
`boolean`	`inWater()`
`boolean`	`isAirborne()`
`boolean`	`isAlive()`
`boolean`	`isBurning()`
`boolean`	`isSneaking()`
`boolean`	`isSprinting()`
`void`	`knockback(double xpower, double ypower, double zpower, float direction)`	Applies knockback using individual power components.
`void`	`knockback(int power, float direction)`	Applies a knockback effect to the entity.
`void`	`knockback(IPos pos, float direction)`	Applies knockback using a position vector.
`void`	`removeStoredData(java.lang.String key)`	Removes the stored data for the given key.
`void`	`removeTempData(java.lang.String key)`	Removes the temporary data for the given key.
`void`	`setBurning(int ticks)`	Sets the entity on fire for the given number of ticks (20 ticks = 1 second).
`void`	`setCapturedDrops(IEntity<?>[] capturedDrops)`	Sets the captured drops for this entity.
`void`	`setCapturesDrops(boolean capture)`	Sets whether the entity captures drops.
`void`	`setDimension(int dimensionId)`	Moves the entity to the specified dimension.
`void`	`setImmune(int ticks)`	Sets the entity's immunity time (hurt resistance).
`void`	`setInvisible(boolean invisible)`	Sets the entity's invisibility.
`void`	`setMotion(double x, double y, double z)`	Convenience method to set the entity's motion in all three axes.
`void`	`setMotion(IPos pos)`	Sets the entity's motion based on the given position.
`void`	`setMotionX(double x)`	Sets the entity's x motion.
`void`	`setMotionY(double y)`	Sets the entity's y motion.
`void`	`setMotionZ(double z)`	Sets the entity's z motion.
`void`	`setMount(IEntity entity)`	Sets the entity to be mounted by this entity.
`void`	`setNbt(INbt nbt)`	Applies the given NBT data to the entity.
`void`	`setPitch(float pitch)`	Sets the entity's pitch.
`void`	`setPosition(double x, double y, double z)`	Sets the entity's position to the specified coordinates.
`void`	`setPosition(IPos pos)`	Sets the entity's position using an IPos object.
`void`	`setRider(IEntity entity)`	Sets the given entity as the rider of this entity.
`void`	`setRotation(float rotation)`	Sets the entity's rotation (yaw) in degrees (0-360).
`void`	`setRotation(float rotationYaw, float rotationPitch)`	Sets both the rotation (yaw) and pitch of the entity.
`void`	`setSneaking(boolean sneaking)`	Sets whether the entity is sneaking.
`void`	`setSprinting(boolean sprinting)`	Sets whether the entity is sprinting.
`void`	`setStoredData(java.lang.String key, java.lang.Object value)`	Stores persistent data under the given key.
`void`	`setTempData(java.lang.String key, java.lang.Object value)`	Stores temporary data that is cleared when the entity is unloaded.
`void`	`setX(double x)`	Sets the entity's x position.
`void`	`setY(double y)`	Sets the entity's y position.
`void`	`setZ(double z)`	Sets the entity's z position.
`void`	`spawnParticle(IParticle entityParticle)`	Spawns the given particle effect associated with this entity.
`void`	`storeAsClone(int tab, java.lang.String name)`	Stores the entity as a clone with the given tab and name.
`boolean`	`typeOf(int type)`	Checks whether the entity is of the specified EntityType.
`void`	`updateEntity()`	Updates the entity's state.

- Method Detail
  - spawnParticle
```
void spawnParticle(IParticle entityParticle)
```
    Spawns the given particle effect associated with this entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    entityParticle - The particle effect to spawn.
  - getEntityId
```
int getEntityId()
```
    Returns the unique entity ID.
    
    Returns:
    
    the entity ID.
  - getUniqueID
```
java.lang.String getUniqueID()
```
    Returns the unique UUID string of the entity.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unique ID.
  - getYOffset
```
double getYOffset()
```
    Returns the vertical offset for rendering.
    
    Returns:
    
    the Y offset.
  - getWidth
```
double getWidth()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's width.
  - getHeight
```
double getHeight()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's height.
  - getX
```
double getX()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's x position.
  - setX
```
void setX(double x)
```
    Sets the entity's x position.
    
    Parameters:
    
    x - the new x position.
  - getY
```
double getY()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's y position.
  - setY
```
void setY(double y)
```
    Sets the entity's y position.
    
    Parameters:
    
    y - the new y position.
  - getZ
```
double getZ()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's z position.
  - setZ
```
void setZ(double z)
```
    Sets the entity's z position.
    
    Parameters:
    
    z - the new z position.
  - getMotionX
```
double getMotionX()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's x motion.
  - setMotionX
```
void setMotionX(double x)
```
    Sets the entity's x motion.
    
    Parameters:
    
    x - the new x motion.
  - getMotionY
```
double getMotionY()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's y motion.
  - setMotionY
```
void setMotionY(double y)
```
    Sets the entity's y motion.
    
    Parameters:
    
    y - the new y motion.
  - getMotionZ
```
double getMotionZ()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity's z motion.
  - setMotionZ
```
void setMotionZ(double z)
```
    Sets the entity's z motion.
    
    Parameters:
    
    z - the new z motion.
  - setMotion
```
void setMotion(double x,
               double y,
               double z)
```
    Convenience method to set the entity's motion in all three axes.
    
    Parameters:
    
    x - the x motion.
    
    y - the y motion.
    
    z - the z motion.
  - setMotion
```
void setMotion(IPos pos)
```
    Sets the entity's motion based on the given position.
    
    Parameters:
    
    pos - the position containing motion components.
  - getMotion
```
IPos getMotion()
```
    Returns the entity's current motion as an IPos object.
    
    Returns:
    
    the motion vector.
  - isAirborne
```
boolean isAirborne()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is airborne.
  - getBlockX
```
int getBlockX()
```
    Returns:
    
    The block (integer) x position.
  - getBlockY
```
int getBlockY()
```
    Returns:
    
    The block (integer) y position.
  - getBlockZ
```
int getBlockZ()
```
    Returns:
    
    The block (integer) z position.
  - setPosition
```
void setPosition(double x,
                 double y,
                 double z)
```
    Sets the entity's position to the specified coordinates.
    
    Parameters:
    
    x - the x coordinate.
    
    y - the y coordinate.
    
    z - the z coordinate.
  - setPosition
```
void setPosition(IPos pos)
```
    Sets the entity's position using an IPos object.
    
    Parameters:
    
    pos - the position object.
  - getPosition
```
IPos getPosition()
```
    Returns the entity's current position as an IPos object.
    
    Returns:
    
    the position.
  - getDimension
```
int getDimension()
```
    Returns:
    
    The dimension ID the entity is in.
  - setDimension
```
void setDimension(int dimensionId)
```
    Moves the entity to the specified dimension.
    
    Parameters:
    
    dimensionId - the dimension ID.
  - getSurroundingEntities
```
IEntity[] getSurroundingEntities(int range)
```
    Returns an array of entities within the specified range.
    
    Parameters:
    
    range - the search range.
    
    Returns:
    
    an array of surrounding entities.
  - getSurroundingEntities
```
IEntity[] getSurroundingEntities(int range,
                                 int type)
```
    Returns an array of entities of a specified type within the given range.
    
    Parameters:
    
    range - the search range.
    
    type - the EntityType to find.
    
    Returns:
    
    an array of surrounding entities.
  - isAlive
```
boolean isAlive()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is alive.
  - getTempData
```
java.lang.Object getTempData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Returns temporary data stored under the given key.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    Returns:
    
    the temporary data.
  - setTempData
```
void setTempData(java.lang.String key,
                 java.lang.Object value)
```
    Stores temporary data that is cleared when the entity is unloaded.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    value - the value.
  - hasTempData
```
boolean hasTempData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Checks if temporary data for the given key exists.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it exists; false otherwise.
  - removeTempData
```
void removeTempData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Removes the temporary data for the given key.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
  - clearTempData
```
void clearTempData()
```
    Clears all temporary data.
  - getTempDataKeys
```
java.lang.String[] getTempDataKeys()
```
    Returns an array of keys for temporary data.
    
    Returns:
    
    the keys.
  - getStoredData
```
java.lang.Object getStoredData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Returns stored (persistent) data for the given key.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    Returns:
    
    the stored data.
  - setStoredData
```
void setStoredData(java.lang.String key,
                   java.lang.Object value)
```
    Stores persistent data under the given key. Only Numbers and Strings are supported.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    value - the value.
  - hasStoredData
```
boolean hasStoredData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Checks if stored data for the given key exists.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if it exists; false otherwise.
  - removeStoredData
```
void removeStoredData(java.lang.String key)
```
    Removes the stored data for the given key.
    
    Parameters:
    
    key - the key.
  - clearStoredData
```
void clearStoredData()
```
    Clears all stored data.
  - getStoredDataKeys
```
java.lang.String[] getStoredDataKeys()
```
    Returns an array of keys for stored data.
    
    Returns:
    
    the keys.
  - getAge
```
long getAge()
```
    Returns:
    
    The age of the entity in ticks.
  - despawn
```
void despawn()
```
    Permanently despawns the entity.
  - inWater
```
boolean inWater()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is standing in water.
  - inLava
```
boolean inLava()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is standing in lava.
  - inFire
```
boolean inFire()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is standing in fire.
  - isBurning
```
boolean isBurning()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is on fire.
  - setBurning
```
void setBurning(int ticks)
```
    Sets the entity on fire for the given number of ticks (20 ticks = 1 second).
    
    Parameters:
    
    ticks - the burn duration.
  - extinguish
```
void extinguish()
```
    Extinguishes any fire on the entity.
  - getTypeName
```
java.lang.String getTypeName()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity type name as registered in Minecraft.
  - dropItem
```
void dropItem(IItemStack item)
```
    Causes the entity to drop the given item.
    
    Parameters:
    
    item - the item to drop.
  - getRider
```
IEntity getRider()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity riding this entity.
  - setRider
```
void setRider(IEntity entity)
```
    Sets the given entity as the rider of this entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    entity - the rider.
  - getMount
```
IEntity getMount()
```
    Returns:
    
    The entity this entity is riding.
  - setMount
```
void setMount(IEntity entity)
```
    Sets the entity to be mounted by this entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    entity - the mount.
  - getType
```
int getType()
```
    Returns the EntityType as defined in the scripting constants.
    
    Returns:
    
    the EntityType.
  - typeOf
```
boolean typeOf(int type)
```
    Checks whether the entity is of the specified EntityType.
    
    Parameters:
    
    type - the type to check.
    
    Returns:
    
    true if the entity is of that type; false otherwise.
  - setRotation
```
void setRotation(float rotation)
```
    Sets the entity's rotation (yaw) in degrees (0-360).
    
    Parameters:
    
    rotation - the rotation angle.
  - setRotation
```
void setRotation(float rotationYaw,
                 float rotationPitch)
```
    Sets both the rotation (yaw) and pitch of the entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    rotationYaw - the yaw angle.
    
    rotationPitch - the pitch angle.
  - getRotation
```
float getRotation()
```
    Returns:
    
    The current rotation (yaw) of the entity.
  - setPitch
```
void setPitch(float pitch)
```
    Sets the entity's pitch.
    
    Parameters:
    
    pitch - the pitch angle.
  - getPitch
```
float getPitch()
```
    Returns the entity's pitch.
    
    Returns:
    
    the pitch angle.
  - knockback
```
void knockback(int power,
               float direction)
```
    Applies a knockback effect to the entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    power - the strength of the knockback.
    
    direction - the direction in degrees (usually based on getRotation()).
  - knockback
```
void knockback(double xpower,
               double ypower,
               double zpower,
               float direction)
```
    Applies knockback using individual power components.
    
    Parameters:
    
    xpower - the x-axis power.
    
    ypower - the y-axis power.
    
    zpower - the z-axis power.
    
    direction - the direction in degrees.
  - knockback
```
void knockback(IPos pos,
               float direction)
```
    Applies knockback using a position vector.
    
    Parameters:
    
    pos - the position vector.
    
    direction - the direction in degrees.
  - setImmune
```
void setImmune(int ticks)
```
    Sets the entity's immunity time (hurt resistance).
    
    Parameters:
    
    ticks - the number of ticks.
  - setInvisible
```
void setInvisible(boolean invisible)
```
    Sets the entity's invisibility.
    
    Parameters:
    
    invisible - true to make invisible.
  - setSneaking
```
void setSneaking(boolean sneaking)
```
    Sets whether the entity is sneaking.
    
    Parameters:
    
    sneaking - true to enable sneaking.
  - setSprinting
```
void setSprinting(boolean sprinting)
```
    Sets whether the entity is sprinting.
    
    Parameters:
    
    sprinting - true to enable sprinting.
  - hasCollided
```
boolean hasCollided()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity has collided with something.
  - hasCollidedVertically
```
boolean hasCollidedVertically()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity has collided vertically.
  - hasCollidedHorizontally
```
boolean hasCollidedHorizontally()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity has collided horizontally.
  - capturesDrops
```
boolean capturesDrops()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is capturing drops.
  - setCapturesDrops
```
void setCapturesDrops(boolean capture)
```
    Sets whether the entity captures drops.
    
    Parameters:
    
    capture - true to capture drops.
  - setCapturedDrops
```
void setCapturedDrops(IEntity<?>[] capturedDrops)
```
    Sets the captured drops for this entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    capturedDrops - an array of captured drops.
  - getCapturedDrops
```
IEntity<?>[] getCapturedDrops()
```
    Returns the captured drops.
    
    Returns:
    
    an array of captured drops.
  - isSneaking
```
boolean isSneaking()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is sneaking.
    
    Since:
    
    1.7.10c
  - isSprinting
```
boolean isSprinting()
```
    Returns:
    
    Whether the entity is sprinting.
    
    Since:
    
    1.7.10c
  - getMCEntity
```
T getMCEntity()
```
    Expert users only.
    
    Returns:
    
    The underlying Minecraft entity.
  - getNbt
```
INbt getNbt()
```
    Returns the entity's NBT data.
    
    Returns:
    
    the NBT data.
  - getAllNbt
```
INbt getAllNbt()
```
    Returns all NBT data for the entity.
    
    Returns:
    
    the complete NBT data.
  - setNbt
```
void setNbt(INbt nbt)
```
    Applies the given NBT data to the entity.
    
    Parameters:
    
    nbt - the NBT data.
  - getNbtOptional
```
INbt getNbtOptional()
```
    Returns optional NBT data if available.
    
    Returns:
    
    the optional NBT data, or null if none.
  - storeAsClone
```
void storeAsClone(int tab,
                  java.lang.String name)
```
    Stores the entity as a clone with the given tab and name.
    
    Parameters:
    
    tab - the tab index.
    
    name - the name for the clone.
  - getWorld
```
IWorld getWorld()
```
    Returns:
    
    The world this entity exists in.
  - updateEntity
```
void updateEntity()
```
    Updates the entity's state.

Interface IEntity<T extends net.minecraft.entity.Entity>

Method Summary

Method Detail

spawnParticle

getEntityId

getUniqueID

getYOffset

getWidth

getHeight

getX

setX

getY

setY

getZ

setZ

getMotionX

setMotionX

getMotionY

setMotionY

getMotionZ

setMotionZ

setMotion

setMotion

getMotion

isAirborne

getBlockX

getBlockY

getBlockZ

setPosition

setPosition

getPosition

getDimension

setDimension

getSurroundingEntities

getSurroundingEntities

isAlive

getTempData

setTempData

hasTempData

removeTempData

clearTempData

getTempDataKeys

getStoredData

setStoredData

hasStoredData

removeStoredData

clearStoredData

getStoredDataKeys

getAge

despawn

inWater

inLava

inFire

isBurning

setBurning

extinguish

getTypeName

dropItem

getRider

setRider

getMount

setMount

getType

typeOf

setRotation

setRotation

getRotation

setPitch

getPitch

knockback

knockback

knockback

setImmune

setInvisible

setSneaking

setSprinting

hasCollided

hasCollidedVertically

hasCollidedHorizontally

capturesDrops