Are players considered mobs by the game?

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In minecraft when we refer to a Mob we refer to monsters and animals and thus when something said it deals x damage to mobs it's normally used in context to the player attacking.
However in Multiplayer there are multiple players. so i am wondering, in terms of the game are Players a Mob?
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Do players count as an entity in Minecraft?
Entities that do have a health status include mobs, players, boats, boat with chests and minecarts. Entities cannot pass through solid blocks, excluding vexes.What are mobs in gaming?
Mob. A mob refers to any living and moving entity in a game. This can mean playable and non-playable characters, animals or monsters. In games such as Minecraft, mobs are affected by the physics of the game and can be hurt, just like the player's character.What are considered mobs in Minecraft?
Mobs are beings, or entities, in a Minecraft world. They are the players, the monsters, the villagers, etc\u2026 Mobs can be spanwed, killed, teleported, enchanted, and given items.How many mobs are in the game?
There are currently 31 Mobs in Minecraft, not including the player. There are different categories of Minecraft mobs, including passive, neutral, tamable, hostile, utility, bosses, and unused. Passive mobs do not attack the player, even when provoked. Farm animals, such as pigs and chickens, can be bred for resources.Minecraft, But The Mobs Are Controlled By A Player...
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