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.
Two methods exist for obtaining scutes:
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Patient Waiting: Similar to collecting chicken 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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Brush Method: The more efficient method involves a crafted Brush. This tool gently removes one scute per use.
Brush Crafting and Usage:
A Brush requires a Feather, Copper Ingot, and Stick, placed vertically in the crafting grid. In Java Edition, a fully durable Brush can be used four times; in Bedrock Edition, five times. Damaged Brushes can be repaired using an Anvil, preserving enchantments if present. Possible enchantments include Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.
To use the brush, approach Armadillos slowly, then use the designated interaction button. Multiple Brushes yield a significant number of scutes for Wolf Armor crafting.
Six scutes are needed for a full suit of Wolf Armor, crafted at a Crafting Table.
Regardless of the chosen method, these are the current ways to obtain and utilize Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft.
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