diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
index 1819ce060..fcec54177 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
@@ -345,6 +345,7 @@ function mobs:register_mob(name, def)
 		fire_resistant = def.fire_resistant or false,
 		fire_damage_resistant = def.fire_damage_resistant or false,
 		ignited_by_sunlight = def.ignited_by_sunlight or false,
+		eye_height = def.eye_height or 1.5,
 		-- End of MCL2 extensions
 
 		on_spawn = def.on_spawn,
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
index 1c15f3a58..8dbe49a97 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
@@ -574,9 +574,7 @@ mobs.mob_step = function(self, dtime)
 
 	if self.hostile then
 		--true for line_of_sight is debug
-		--10 for radius is debug
-		--1 for eye height adjust is debug
-		local attacking = mobs.detect_closest_player_within_radius(self,true,10,1)
+		local attacking = mobs.detect_closest_player_within_radius(self,true,self.view_range,self.eye_height)
 
 		--go get the closest player ROAR >:O
 		if attacking then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/attack_type_instructions.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/attack_type_instructions.lua
index 0f4d2bcb1..34a87a745 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/attack_type_instructions.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/attack_type_instructions.lua
@@ -107,6 +107,15 @@ mobs.punch_attack_walk = function(self,dtime)
 
     mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "run")
 
+    --make punchy mobs jump
+    --check for nodes to jump over
+    --explosive mobs will just ride against walls for now
+	local node_in_front_of = mobs.jump_check(self)
+	if node_in_front_of == 1 then
+		mobs.jump(self)
+    end
+
+
     if self.punch_timer > 0 then
         self.punch_timer = self.punch_timer - dtime
     end
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
index 830a51daf..8bb0897c7 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:creeper", {
 	run_velocity = 2.1,
 	runaway_from = { "mobs_mc:ocelot", "mobs_mc:cat" },
 	attack_type = "explode",
-
+	eye_height = 1.25,
 	--hssssssssssss
 
 	explosion_strength = 10,
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/zombie.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/zombie.lua
index 93550a42a..915f12e7b 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/zombie.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/zombie.lua
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ local zombie = {
 		damage = "mobs_mc_zombie_hurt",
 		distance = 16,
 	},
+	eye_height = 1.65,
 	walk_velocity = 1,
 	run_velocity = 3,
 	damage = 3,