What are Armadillos in Minecraft
Armadillos are cute new mobs added to Minecraft in recent updates. These unique creatures are known quite well for their ability to roll into a ball when they are threatened. It makes them one of the most interesting and passive mobs in the game. Their difference with other passive mobs is that they only eat a certain way that players need to understand to interact with them effectively.
These mobs are not just cute additions to Minecraft, they also serve a specific purpose. When you have tamed and bred them, armadillos can give you some valuable resources and protect you. To make the most out of these creatures, you need to know what armadillos eat in Minecraft to tame and breed them.
How to feed Armadillos
Armadillos eat spider eyes. This is really unusual, but these creatures have adapted to consume these items in Minecraft. Feed them by holding a spider eye and right-clicking on the armadillo. Here is a step-by-step guide to learn how to feed armadillos:
- Find spiders and kill them to collect spider eyes. They have a 33% chance to drop one when killed.
- Locate an armadillo in a savanna biome. They are usually found walking around during the day.
- Walk slowly to the armadillo to avoid scaring it.
- Hold the spider eye in your hand.
- Right-click on the armadillo to feed it.
- If you want to breed armadillos, you will need to feed two of them spider eyes.
Once you have fed an armadillo, it will become more friendly with you. Feeding two armadillos will cause them to enter love mode and make a baby armadillo. The baby will grow into an adult in nearly 20 minutes, but you can speed up this process by feeding it with more spider eyes.
Where to find Armadillos
Armadillos only spawn in the savanna biome. They prefer to spawn in areas with plenty of space. You will have more chance to find them during the day, since they are more active in daylight hours.
How to get spider eyes
Spider eyes are essential for feeding armadillos. You can obtain them by:
- Killing spiders (33% drop rate)
- Killing cave spiders (33% drop rate)
- Killing witches (100% drop rate)
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Can Armadillos be tamed?
Yes, armadillos can be tamed with spider eyes. Once tamed, they will follow you around and can be bred to make more armadillos. Tamed armadillos are less likely to roll into a ball when you walk around them. It makes them easier to interact with.
What do baby Armadillos eat?
Baby armadillos eat the same food as adult armadillos, spider eyes. Feeding them will help them grow faster. Each spider eye fed to a baby armadillo should reduce its growth time by about 10%.
How to summon an Armadillo with a command?
You can summon an armadillo using the following command in Java and Bedrock editions:
| Minecraft Edition | Command |
|---|---|
| Java Edition | /summon armadillo |
| Bedrock Edition | /summon armadillo ~ ~ ~ |
