Zombie
Core undead mob that pursues players and villagers and burns in direct sunlight.
Core undead mob that pursues players and villagers and burns in direct sunlight.
Where to find
Zombies spawn at night, in dark caves, and from monster spawners. Villages can face sieges, and regional variants such as husks replace some spawns.
Behavior and danger
They path toward players, attack villagers, and can break doors on high difficulty under the right conditions. As undead, they take extra Smite damage and reverse healing effects.
Drops and uses
Typical loot is rotten flesh, with rare iron, carrots, potatoes, and carried equipment. A zombie villager can be cured using Weakness and a golden apple.
Strategy and edition notes
Fight in lit areas, use a shield, and prevent groups from surrounding you. Java and Bedrock differ in reinforcement and door rules, but fire and Smite work well in both.
