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Armadillos eat spider eyes in Minecraft. Use spider eyes to lure them, breed armadillos, and speed up a baby armadillo’s growth. They spawn in the savanna and badlands biomes. If they roll into their shell (scared by sprinting players or undead mobs), they will not eat. Armadillos are the only source of armadillo scutes; use a brush for instant scutes. You need six scutes at a crafting table to craft wolf armor.
Armadillos in Minecraft
If you are hunting the new armadillo mob and want to interact with it the right way, the key is simple.
Armadillos eat spider eyes in Minecraft. That is the only food item they accept for following and breeding. If you want a baby armadillo, you will need spider eyes.
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Where Do Armadillos Spawn in Minecraft?
Armadillos spawn in warm regions, specifically the savanna and badlands biomes. In the savanna biome, it is usually easier to spot them because the terrain is open and visibility is better. You can also find them in badlands biomes, although the landscape can make them harder to notice from a distance.
In many worlds, armadillos appear in small groups. You will often meet two to three in savannas, while one to two is common in badlands. If your goal is to quickly find armadillos, daytime scouting in savanna is the most comfortable approach.
What Do Armadillos Eat in Minecraft?
Armadillos eat spider eyes. Not meat, not seeds, not berries. Just spider eyes.
If you hold spider eyes in your hand, armadillos will follow you within a short range, which makes it easy to guide them into a pen. This is also the same item you need to breed armadillos, so it is worth collecting a stack early.
Why Won’t My Armadillo Eat?
Armadillos will not eat if they are frightened and rolled into a ball. When they roll into their shell, feeding does not work until they calm down.
Common triggers include sprinting close to them, sudden damage, and nearby undead mobs like zombies. If you are trying to feed or breed them, walk instead of sprinting and clear threats first.
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How to Breed Armadillos
To breed armadillos, you need two armadillos that are adults and at least two spider eyes.
Feed one spider eye to the first adult, then feed one spider eye to the second adult. When both have been fed, they enter love mode and produce a baby armadillo.
A baby armadillo takes about 20 minutes to grow into an adult. You can reduce that time by feeding spider eyes to the baby. Each spider eye accelerates growth by about 10%, which is useful if you want adults sooner for scutes.
How to Collect Spider Eyes Fast
If you want to collect spider eyes quickly, these are the most practical routes:
- Spiders and cave spiders: Defeating spiders or cave spiders can drop spider eyes at roughly a one-in-three rate. Cave spiders are especially good if you find a mineshaft spawner you can farm safely.
- Witches: Witches can drop spider eyes as loot, so they are a bonus source when you fight them, but not the most consistent farm early on.
- Desert temples: Spider eyes can appear in desert temple chests, so temples are worth checking if you are already exploring.
This is usually enough to keep breeding going while you build up your armadillo group.
What Do Armadillos Drop in Minecraft?
Armadillos are the only source of armadillo scutes, and that is the reason players care about them.
Armadillos drop scutes over time, typically one armadillo scute every 5 to 10 minutes. If you do not want to wait, use a brush. Brushing an armadillo can give you an armadillo scute immediately, which is the fastest way to stack scutes in the early game.
Wolf Armor and Armadillo Scutes
You need six armadillo scutes to craft wolf armor at a crafting table. Once you have wolf armor, you can equip it on your wolf to add protection and keep it alive more reliably during real fights.
If your plan is to roam with wolves, getting a small savanna pen with a few armadillos is one of the easiest set it and forget it upgrades you can do.
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FAQ
What do armadillos eat in Minecraft?
Armadillos eat spider eyes. That is the only item they accept for following and breeding.
Can armadillos eat normal food like meat or seeds?
No. They ignore standard food items. Spider eyes are the only thing that works.
How do I breed armadillos?
Feed spider eyes to two adult armadillos. Once both are fed, they enter love mode and you get a baby armadillo.
Why won’t an armadillo follow me even if I’m holding spider eyes?
It is usually scared and rolled into its shell. Stop sprinting, back away slightly, and wait until it unrolls.
How do I get spider eyes faster?
Hunt spiders at night, farm cave spiders if you find a mineshaft spawner, and loot desert temples when exploring.
What do armadillos drop?
They drop armadillo scutes over time. You can also use a brush to get scutes immediately.
