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This guide is a simplified overview of all non-experimental changes in the Armored Paws drop (Java Edition 1.20.5), which assumes at least some familiarity with the Bats and Pots drop (Java Edition 1.20.3 and 1.20.4).

Mobs

New

Name Image Habitat Drops Note
Armadillo Badlands and savanna biomes. 1–3XP (when killed by a player or tamed wolf)
  • Rolls up if it's hurt, confronted by an undead mob, or players who are sprinting, mounted, or on a vehicle.
  • Drops an armadillo scute every 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Can also be brushed to drop one armadillo scute, using brush's durability.
  • Can be bred with spider eyes.

Changed

Name Image Changed
Spiders & cave spiders Now run away from armadillos that are not rolled up.
Wolves
  • Received eight new variants, specific to the biome they are spawned in.
  • Now spawns in sparse jungle, savanna plateau, and wooded badlands.
  • Tamed wolves now have 40HP❤️ × 20 instead of 20HP❤️ × 10, and no longer takes half damage from most environmental sources.
Shulkers Can no longer destroy armor stands.

Blocks

Changed

Name Image Changed
Cobweb Now have unique sounds.
Hopper
  • Improved performance.
  • No longer try to pick up item entities if a full block is placed above it, excluding beehives and bee nests.

Items

New

Name Image Obtaining Uses
Armadillo scute
  • Obtained every 5-10 minutes by drops from armadillos, similar to chickens laying eggs.
  • Can also use a brush to drop an armadillo scute.
 Can be used to craft wolf armor.
Wolf armor
Ingredients Crafting recipe
Armadillo Scute
Invicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo ScuteInvicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo ScuteInvicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo ScuteInvicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo ScuteInvicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo ScuteInvicon Armadillo Scute.png: Inventory sprite for Armadillo Scute in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Armadillo Scute with description: Armadillo Scute
Invicon Wolf Armor.png: Inventory sprite for Wolf Armor in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wolf Armor with description: Wolf Armor When equipped: +11 Armor
  • Protects wolves from damage taken from most sources, until it loses durability and breaks.
  • Durability indicated by visible breakage on the armor.
  • Can be removed from wolves by using shears.
  • Can be repaired by using armadillo scutes.
Armadillo spawn egg Only from creative inventory or commands. Spawns armadillo.

Changed

Name Image Changed
Brush Can now be used on armadillos to obtain armadillo scute.

Non-mob entities

Changed

Name Image Changed
Llama spit Can no longer destroy armor stands.

Biomes

Changed

Name Image Changed
Grove Rabbits, wolves, and foxes are now the only animals that can spawn in the grove biome.

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
Isn't It Scute?Get Armadillo Scutes from an Armadillo using a BrushUse a brush on an armadillo.
Good as NewRepair a damaged Wolf Armor using Armadillo ScutesRepair damaged wolf armor to full durability while the armor is equipped on the wolf.
The Whole PackTame one of each Wolf variantTame each of these 9 wolf variants:
Shear BrillianceRemove Wolf Armor from a Wolf using Shears—

See also

Sources