Minecraft 1.20.5 Armored Paws: Wolves & Armadillos Rock!
Posted: 30 April 2024
Yo, Minecraft crew! The
Minecraft 1.20.5 Armored Paws update just landed, and it’s a total banger! Think armadillos scuttling in savannas, eight new wolf variants to tame, and wolf armor to keep your furry buddies safe. Whether you’re a newbie building your first dirt hut or a pro grinding for epic loot, this update’s got you covered. Let’s break down the hype!
What’s Fresh in Minecraft 1.20.5 Armored Paws?
Who doesn’t love a new mob to vibe with? This update drops
armadillos,
wolf armor, and a pack of new wolves. Plus, there’s a performance boost with smaller spawn chunks. Picture this: you’re exploring a savanna, your wolf decked out in dyed armor, and an armadillo rolls by. Pure Minecraft magic!
Armadillos: The New Savanna Stars
Meet the
armadillo, your new best friend in Savannas and Badlands. These little guys drop
Armadillo Scutes—perfect for crafting wolf armor. Feed them Spider Eyes (weird, right?) to breed or speed up baby armadillos. But watch out—they roll up when spooked by sprinting players or undead mobs!
- Spawns: Savanna and Badlands biomes.
- Drops: Scutes (periodic or when brushed).
- Behavior: Rolls up to dodge threats, ignores leads or water.
Want more mob variety? Check out
Minecraft mods for extra creatures!
Wolf Armor: Protect Your Pack
Ever lost a wolf to a skeleton’s arrow? Ouch.
Wolf Armor, crafted from Armadillo Scutes, keeps your tamed wolves safe. Dye it, repair it with scutes, or shear it off. It breaks after taking hits but absorbs most damage. Plus, tamed wolves now have 40 health (20 hearts)!
Lost your wolf to a creeper? Craft Wolf Armor with Armadillo Scutes to keep your buddy safe from mobs and mishaps!
Need crafting tips? Visit
Minecraft guides for pro strategies!
Eight New Wolf Variants
Gone are the days of one boring wolf.
Minecraft 1.20.5 adds eight new wolf types, each tied to a biome. Here’s a quick table to sort them out:
| Wolf Variant |
Biome |
Pack Size |
| Pale Wolf |
Taiga |
4 |
| Woods Wolf |
Forest |
4 |
| Spotted Wolf |
Savanna Plateau |
4–8 |
| Striped Wolf |
Wooded Badlands |
4–8 |
| Rusty Wolf |
Sparse Jungle |
2–4 |
| Ashen Wolf |
Snowy Taiga |
4 |
| Black Wolf |
Old Growth Pine Taiga |
2–4 |
| Snowy Wolf |
Grove |
1 |
Ready to tame them all?
Download Minecraft and start your wolf hunt!
Why This Update Slaps
With over 200 million players (per Minecraft.net), Minecraft keeps the vibe alive with updates like Armored Paws. Armadillos add flavor to exploration, wolf armor saves your pets, and new wolf variants make every biome pop. Plus, the spawn chunk tweak (now 3×3 by default) boosts performance—say goodbye to laggy worlds!
Pro tip: Smaller spawn chunks mean faster loading, but you can tweak the radius with the
spawnChunkRadius gamerule. Perfect for redstone nerds!
Known Quirks
This is a polished release, but always back up your world before diving in. Some UI elements got a fresh look, so your menus might feel snazzier. Got lag issues? Report them at
bugs.mojang.com to help Mojang out!
Struggling to find armadillos? Head to Savanna or Badlands biomes and bring Spider Eyes to tempt them!
FAQ: Minecraft 1.20.5 Armored Paws
How do I craft Wolf Armor?
Use Armadillo Scutes in a crafting table to make Wolf Armor. Dye it for style and repair it with more scutes!
Where do new wolf variants spawn?
Each wolf type spawns in specific biomes, like Spotted Wolves in Savanna Plateau or Snowy Wolves in Grove.
Does the spawn chunk change affect my builds?
The default radius is now 3×3 chunks, improving performance. Use the spawnChunkRadius gamerule to adjust it.
So, what’s your plan? Taming a whole wolf pack or brushing armadillos for scutes? This update’s a blast! Drop your thoughts in the comments and check
our guides for more Minecraft tips!
