Drowned
Aquatic zombie that swims, walks ashore at night, and can attack with a trident.
Aquatic zombie that swims, walks ashore at night, and can attack with a trident.
Where to find
Drowned spawn naturally in suitable water biomes, while a normal zombie converts after prolonged submersion. Ocean ruins and rivers are common hunting areas.
Behavior and danger
In water it swims quickly toward targets, while a trident-equipped drowned attacks at range. It tends to remain submerged by day and may pursue on land at night.
Drops and uses
Beyond rotten flesh, possible loot includes copper ingots and a rare trident. Trident drop and spawn rules differ substantially between Java and Bedrock.
Strategy and edition notes
Use a shield against thrown tridents and Impaling for aquatic combat. Build farms specifically for the edition because Java designs do not transfer reliably to Bedrock.
