Introduced in the *Minecraft* 1.20.5 "Armored Paws" update, the Armadillo is a passive mob found across various warm biomes. These creatures, adorned with hard "Scutes," are key to crafting Wolf Armor, a new way to protect your canine companions in the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to obtain Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*.
How to Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft:
Armadillos are exclusively found in warm biomes and often appear in groups of two or three. They have a unique defense mechanism where they roll into a tight ball if approached too quickly. To avoid this, players should approach them slowly and carefully.
The biomes where Armadillos can be found include:
- Badlands
- Eroded Badlands
- Savanna
- Savanna Plateau
- Windswept Savanna
- Wooded Badlands
There are two primary methods for collecting Armadillo Scutes:
1. Watch and Wait:
Much like how Chickens drop Eggs in *Minecraft*, Armadillos will drop a Scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive method requires no additional items or effort, making it appealing. However, for players looking to craft multiple sets of Wolf Armor, this can be a slow and less engaging process.
2. Brushing:
The most popular method involves using a Brush, which can be crafted using a Feather, a Copper Ingot, and a Stick, arranged vertically down the center of the Crafting Table. Brushing an Armadillo will yield one Scute per brush action. In Java Edition, an unenchanted Brush can be used four times before breaking, while in Bedrock Edition, it lasts for five uses. Brushes can be repaired by combining two damaged ones, and Enchanted Brushes can be combined in an Anvil to retain enchantments.
Brushes can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing, enhancing their durability and utility. To gather Scutes, players should approach Armadillos slowly to prevent them from rolling up, then use the Brush repeatedly.
Once players have collected the necessary six Scutes, they can craft Wolf Armor at a Crafting Table, providing their wolves with much-needed protection.
These are the current methods for obtaining Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*, each offering a unique approach to gathering this essential crafting material.
*Minecraft is available now.*
