Armadillo scutes are one of the newest additions in Minecraft as a result of the recent updates that introduced the armadillo mob into the game. Such items are included in the game in order to perform a specific role and create an interesting dimension for the players, especially for those who enjoy taming and guarding their wolves.
But actually, everyone is interested in exactly how to get armadillo scutes, where to find them and what can be done with them?
So, let’s answer the questions and look into details about these recent additions in Minecraft.
What Are Armadillo Scutes?
Armadillo scutes are drops from the armadillo mob in Minecraft. These adorable creatures inhabit most biomes of savanna and badlands, where the armadillo will spawn naturally. The scutes themselves are more like turtle shells in how they work and even craft. Well, currently, they’re most valuable to make wolf armor which protects tamed wolves from hostile mobs.
How to Get Armadillo Scutes
Armadillos can be gained by players through the following two ways:
1. Natural Drops:
Armdillos periodically drops scute every 5-10 minutes. This requires patience as the player needs to wait near an adult armadillo for it to fall a scute naturally. This technique is simple but may not get a large number of scutes quickly.
2. Usage of Brush:
A more efficient way of collecting armadillo scutes is through the brush tool introduced in Minecraft 1.20. The crafting of the brush requires players to have:
- 1 Feather
- 1 Copper Ingot
- 1 Stick
The crafting recipe involves:
- Placing the stick in the bottom-center slot,
- Placing the copper ingot in the center slot, and
- Placing the feather on top
When crafted, players can interact with an armadillo and press the brush by right-clicking or through the secondary action button. In every use of the brush, one scute will drop from the armadillo, although with no cooldown on this action, it is pretty easy to collect multiple scutes.
However, the brush’s durability is drained significantly when using it; an unenchanted brush can provide around 4-5 scutes before breaking. A player can reduce this disadvantage by enchanting his or her brush with Unbreaking to make a much longer usable lifespan.
Crafting Wolf Armor with Armadillo Scutes
Armadillo Scutes are mainly used in crafting wolf armor. Crafting wolf armor requires six armadillo scutes set specifically on a crafting table as so:
|
Slot Position |
Item |
|
Top Row |
Scute |
|
Middle Row |
Scute |
|
Bottom Row |
Empty |
Once crafted, it can be applied to domesticated wolves by right-clicking on those wolves while holding the armor. The armor is supposed to provide about the same level of protection as diamond horse armor; that is, 11 protection points. However, the durability of wolf armor decreases with each damage it absorbs.
Related: How to Make Netherite Armor
Tips for Efficiently Collecting Armadillo Scutes
Tips for Efficiently Collecting Armadillo Scutes
In case a player wishes to make the best of their armadillo scutes collection, the below tips may prove helpful:
1. Create an Automated Farm:
Several armadillos can be locked in a small space with hopper minecarts underneath in order for players to automate their collection process. Armadillos, over time, drop scutes; these minecarts collect and put them into the chests for easy later access.
2. Use Spider Eyes for Breeding:
The armandillos can be bred with spider eyes for increasing their numbers. There will be more scutes drops since there will be a higher number of armadillos in a single space.
3. Exploration of Savanna Biomes:
Armadillos only spawn in biomes that are categorized as savanna biomes. It is better to focus exploration at those places. The ‘/locate biome savanna’ command can track them quickly if cheats are enabled.
Conclusion
Armadillo scutes are one of the new cool features in Minecraft that introduces new mobs and crafting opportunities into gameplay. At the moment, the two items can only be used to make wolf armor, but these items allow players to have strategy and depth on how they protect their wolves they raise.
Mojang will most likely add additional, potential uses of armadillo scutes in future updates for Minecraft, elevating even further their strategic value in gameplay scenarios.
Understanding how to collect and utilize these items effectively will mean that your adventures in Minecraft remain interesting and rewarding. Whether you are creating an automatic farm or merely enjoying time spent with your tamed wolves, mastering the mechanics around armadillo scutes is sure to heighten your Minecraft experience.
