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 your 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 chickens and eggs, Armadillos shed a single scute every 5-10 minutes. While effortless, this method proves slow for crafting multiple suits of armor.
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Brush Method: This popular method requires a crafted Brush. While often used for examining sand or gravel, it efficiently collects one scute per use on an Armadillo.
Brush Details:
A Brush in Java Edition allows four uses per full durability, while Bedrock Edition offers five. Damaged brushes can be repaired using an anvil, preserving enchantments on enchanted brushes. 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 gently collect scutes. The number of crafted brushes directly impacts the scute yield. Six scutes are needed for one suit of Wolf Armor.
Once you've gathered enough scutes, craft the Wolf Armor at a crafting table.
Currently, these are the primary methods for obtaining and utilizing Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft.
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