The Armadillo, a passive mob introduced in Minecraft's 1.20.5 "Armored Paws" update, inhabits various warm biomes. Its tough scutes are crucial for crafting wolf armor. Here's how to acquire them:
Acquiring Armadillo Scutes:
Armadillos reside in warm biomes, spawning in groups of two or three. Approaching cautiously is key, as they defensively curl into a ball when startled.
These biomes are prime hunting grounds: Badlands, Eroded Badlands, Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Wooded Badlands.
There are two methods for collecting scutes:
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Patient Waiting: Similar to chickens laying eggs, an armadillo sheds a single scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive approach requires no tools but can be time-consuming.
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Using a Brush: This more efficient method utilizes a crafted brush. While often used for examining sand or gravel, it gently extracts one scute per use.
Brush Mechanics:
A brush in the Java Edition allows four uses per full durability, while the Bedrock Edition offers five. Damaged brushes can be repaired using an anvil, preserving enchantments if present. Possible enchantments include Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.
Crafting a brush requires a feather, copper ingot, and stick, placed vertically in the crafting grid.
The Process:
Approach armadillos slowly to avoid their defensive roll. Then, use the brush to collect scutes. The number of crafted brushes directly impacts the scute yield. Six scutes are needed for a full suit of wolf armor, craftable at a crafting table.
Regardless of your chosen method, these are the current ways to obtain and utilize Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft.
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