How To Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft

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 prime hunting grounds: Badlands, Eroded Badlands, Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Wooded Badlands.

Two methods exist for obtaining scutes:

• Patient Waiting: Like chickens laying eggs, Armadillos shed a single scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive approach requires no tools but can be time-consuming, especially for multiple sets of armor.

• Brush Method: This popular method utilizes 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 (crafted from a Feather, Copper Ingot, and Stick) can be used four times (Java Edition) or five times (Bedrock Edition) before breaking. Damaged brushes can be repaired using an anvil, preserving enchantments like Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.

Remember to approach Armadillos slowly to avoid their defensive roll before brushing.

Six scutes are needed for a full suit of Wolf Armor, crafted at a Crafting Table.

Currently, these are the only methods for obtaining Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft.

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