Elites

Elites are a rarer, much deadlier version of the normal mobs. Currently, two types of elite mobs exist - Skeletons and Creepers.

Skeletons
Skeleton Elites can be identified by their uniquely colored caps/headgear and arrows, which correspond with what effects they have. All Skeleton Elites have more defense than normal skeletons, in addition to effects in the table below:

Creepers
Creeper Elites(nicknamed "Crowned Creepers") can be identified by their headgear, usually resembling some sort of crown. When Crowned Creepers explode, they will leave behind their crown, most of which have their own special effect - if they are prevented from exploding by dying to the player, then the crowns they possess will disappear and have no effect. The crown will deflect hits(and arrows) from the player if they attempt to hit them from above.

It is ill-advised to approach Crowned Creepers as you may a normal creeper by holding up your shield and letting them explode - doing so will cause their crowns to activate, as they must die a normal death in order for the crown's effects to be nullified.