What do armadillos eat in Minecraft?

Want to know what do armadillos eat in Minecraft? The armadillo was introduced on October 14, 2023, while announcing the candidates for the Mob Vote Minecraft event. During the event, it was revealed that adding this mob would also introduce wolf armor. This revelation contributed to its popularity, playing a role in its success over the other mobs during the vote.

After a four-month wait, the adorable armadillo has finally been officially added to Minecraft as part of the Armored Paws update. In this article, we will cover the armadillo's food in Minecraft and what happens when you feed them.

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What can you feed to armadillos in Minecraft?

Armadillo mobs are here (Image via Mojang)

The armadillo in Minecraft is a timid passive mob commonly found in the warm savannas, savanna plateaus, and windswept savannas. If you have been unlucky finding these biomes, you can look for armadillos in badlands, eroded badlands, and wooded badlands.

In Minecraft, armadillos love to eat spider eyes. If you hold a bunch of spider eyes in your hands, all nearby armadillos will start following you. If you feed spider eyes to two armadillos, they will enter a loving mood and start to have babies.

As obvious from its name, spider eyes are dropped by spiders in Minecraft. These are some of the most common hostile mobs and spawn in high numbers during the night. Players can also encounter spiders inside caves or discover a spider spawner to create a Minecraft farm for spider eyes and string.

Notably, armadillos differ from typical passive mobs since they are easily spooked and will promptly roll up into their shells for protection. In this rolled-up state, the armadillo won't eat, as it remains vigilant for potential threats in its surroundings. Consequently, you must approach cautiously, sneaking when near the mob to feed it.

Armadillos display nervous behavior not just around players sprinting but also in the presence of undead mobs or players riding on other creatures. Once you locate an armadillo in the wild, you can use a leash to lead it anywhere and prevent it from retreating into its shell.

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What do armadillos drop in Minecraft?

Player using a brush on an armadillo (Image via Mojang)

When an armadillo is defeated, it doesn't drop any items. This might be a deliberate decision by the developers, possibly to discourage players from harming these adorable mobs.

In Minecraft, the armadillo drops a scute automatically every 5-10 minutes. You do not have to wait so long just to get one armadillo scute, as you can use a brush to get multiple scutes at once.

With armadillo's ability to automatically drop its scutes, players can create an armadillo scute farm in Minecraft. Instead of relying on natural drops, players can insert a dispenser to automatically use a brush on an armadillo.

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What to do with armadillo scutes in Minecraft

A pet wolf with armor equipped (Image via Mojang)

For many players, the real excitement lies not in the addition of the armadillo itself but in the new item it introduces. Thanks to armadillo scutes, you can now craft a special type of armor for your loyal pet wolves.

This feature has long been requested by the Minecraft community, especially for those who find traveling with their pet wolves to be a dangerous endeavor. Having a bit more protection in various situations could be the crucial difference between their survival and demise.

Wolf armor crafting recipe (Image via Mojang)

Wolf armor doesn't come in different tiers and is said to offer the same level of protection as diamond horse armor. Crafting it is straightforward—just place six armadillo scutes in the specified pattern on the crafting table.