Skeleton [Mobs][Minecraft PE Guides]

This guide is designed for players eager to learn everything about mobs. Here, I will provide information on skeletons in Minecraft PE

Skeletons are classified as hostile mobs (they attack players if they come within their line of sight).

Skeletons are hostile mobs that engage from a distance. They wield a bow and arrows (the arrows shot by skeletons cannot be picked up). Similar to zombies (previously discussed in the guide – Zombie [Mobs][Guides Minecraft PE]), skeletons perish under sunlight.

By default, as mentioned earlier, skeletons attack with a bow, but if they pick up a sword, they will switch to using it. Skeletons spawn with bows, but there’s a chance that the bow may be enchanted, and the skeleton could be wearing armor.

Using a bow against a skeleton is ideal, but if you don’t have one, you’ll need to strategize. Charging directly at a skeleton isn’t advisable, as it can easily push you back with an arrow; instead, try to circle around it so that it misses while you gradually close the distance.

You can also find a skeleton spawner in abandoned caves. Initially, it’s wise to block its light source. From skeletons, you can obtain arrows, bones, and occasionally a bow. However, when a skeleton is killed not by a player, the bow will not drop 100% of the time.

Skeletons can also spawn as riders. (This is briefly covered in another guide – Skeleton Horse [Mobs][Guides Minecraft PE])

• Explosion potions of damage heal the skeleton, while explosion potions of healing inflict damage on it.
• In the pocket edition, skeletons are less accurate.
• A skeleton with a sword moves faster than a skeleton with a bow.