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. They defensively curl into a ball when startled, so approach cautiously. These biomes include: Badlands, Eroded Badlands, Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Wooded Badlands.
There are two methods for obtaining scutes:
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Passive Collection: Similar to collecting chicken eggs, an Armadillo sheds a scute every 5-10 minutes. This requires patience but no tools.
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Brushing: The more efficient method involves a crafted Brush. This tool gently removes a single scute per use.
Crafting a Brush:
A Brush requires a Feather, Copper Ingot, and Stick, placed vertically in the crafting grid. In the Java Edition, a fully durable unenchanted Brush can be used four times before breaking; in Bedrock Edition, it's five uses. Damaged Brushes can be repaired using an anvil, preserving enchantments if present. Possible enchantments include Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.
The Brushing Process:
Approach Armadillos slowly to prevent them from rolling up. Use the appropriate button to brush the Armadillo repeatedly to collect scutes.
Six scutes are needed for a full suit of Wolf Armor. Once collected, craft the armor at a Crafting Table.
Both methods offer viable ways to obtain Armadillo Scutes. Choose the method that best suits your play style.
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