Can You Breed Allays in Minecraft? A Comprehensive Guide

The short answer is: yes, you can breed Allays in Minecraft, but it’s not as simple as feeding them two of the same item like other mobs. The Allay breeding process involves a specific combination of items and environmental factors. This guide will walk you through the steps, discuss the mechanics, and answer frequently asked questions to ensure you fully understand Allay breeding in Minecraft.

How to Breed Allays: A Step-by-Step Guide

The key to breeding Allays is to provide them with amethyst shards while a jukebox is playing music nearby. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Locate Allays: Allays are not found naturally spawning in the world. They are typically found imprisoned within dark oak cages near pillager outposts or inside woodland mansions. Break open these cages to free them. You’ll often find one to three Allays per cage.

2. Acquire Amethyst Shards: Amethyst shards can be obtained from amethyst geodes, which are usually found deep underground. You’ll need to break amethyst clusters with a pickaxe to get the shards.

3. Prepare a Jukebox and Music Discs: You’ll need a jukebox, which can be crafted from wood planks and diamonds. Then, you will need a music disc to play in the jukebox. Any music disc will work for this.

4. Set Up the Breeding Area: The jukebox needs to be placed in an accessible location where the Allays can hear it. It does not need to be directly next to the Allays, but they need to be within range.

5. Give Amethyst Shards: Now, select the amethyst shards and use the “use” function while targeting the Allays with the item in your hand. Ensure that the jukebox is playing music. If they are within range of the music, they will enter a heart state, indicating they are ready to breed.

6. Wait for the New Allay: Once two Allays have received amethyst shards while a jukebox is playing, they will produce a baby Allay. The baby will be completely free, and will need to be given an item to be bound to a player, just as the parent Allays did.

Important Notes on Allay Breeding

• Jukebox Range: The jukebox’s music must be within a certain range for the Allays to enter breeding mode. Make sure the Allays are close enough to the jukebox.
• Amethyst Shard Requirement: Each parent Allay needs an amethyst shard. The shards are not consumed in the process, so they can be reused in the future for more Allay breeding.
• Time Between Breeding: After breeding, Allays will have a cool-down period before they can breed again.
• No Taming: It is important to remember that Allays cannot be tamed like wolves or cats. They are bound to a player by the item that they are carrying.

Frequently Asked Questions About Allays

Here are some common questions about Allays, and what you need to know about them:

1. Can you keep an Allay as a pet in Minecraft?

No, you cannot officially “tame” an Allay in the same way as a wolf or cat. However, once an Allay is given an item by a player, it will follow the player, retrieve the item for the player and be bound to the player, effectively acting as a pet.

2. How many allays can you have in Minecraft?

There isn’t a limit to the number of Allays you can have. You can collect as many as you can find in cages near pillager outposts or breed them.

3. Will Allay follow you forever?

An Allay carrying one of your items will follow you, typically within a 20-block radius. If you want to remove its bond with you, right-click on it with an empty hand to remove the item it is carrying and it will then go off on its own.

4. Can Allays find diamonds?

No, Allays cannot mine or break blocks and so they cannot find diamonds or other minerals in the world. They are best used for finding items that are dropped or that can be picked up.

5. What is the best use of Allays?

Allays are fantastic for item retrieval. They can be given an item and they will collect more copies of the item within a certain radius. They also help greatly when recovering items after a death. You can also use them in automatic farming situations.

6. Will Allays teleport to you?

Yes, in the Bedrock Edition, Allays can teleport through Nether portals and the End portal when they have an item and are close to the player.

7. Can you turn a vex into an Allay?

No, you cannot turn a Vex into an Allay, despite the rumors of using slowness potions and cookies. These are completely separate mobs with different functions.

8. What happens when you give an item to an Allay in Minecraft?

When you give an item to an Allay (by using the item while facing the Allay), it will start following you, and search for more copies of the same item, bringing the items it finds directly back to the player who owns it.

9. What happens when an Allay dies in Minecraft?

If an Allay dies while holding a Totem of Undying, it will revive to full health. The totem will be destroyed, similar to how it works when used by the player.

10. Can you lose your allays?

Yes, you can lose your Allays. They will stop following if you are more than 30 blocks away. Also in multiplayer games, other players can give them items and take them for themselves.

11. What are the “blue angels” in Minecraft?

The “blue angels” refer to Allays, which are small, blue, winged creatures. They are often seen by players as helpful and friendly.

12. Can Allays go through portals?

Yes, Allays will teleport through Nether portals and End portals under the conditions specified above.

13. Can Allays put items in chests?

Allays cannot place items into chests directly. They will drop their collected items at the feet of their owner or within a short radius of the person. However, they can drop items onto hoppers which will in turn fill a chest. This way they can indirectly help with automated farms.

14. Can you heal an Allay in Minecraft?

You cannot heal an Allay by giving it food. However, they heal over time naturally. Also, an Allay holding a Totem of Undying will be resurrected should it die.

15. What do allays eat in Minecraft?

Allays don’t need to eat. They get their energy from their natural magic and are capable of auto-healing.

Conclusion

Breeding Allays in Minecraft is a rewarding process that involves a specific set of steps, including the use of amethyst shards and a playing jukebox. While they can’t be “tamed” in the traditional sense, their usefulness in item collection and retrieval makes them invaluable for any player. By understanding the mechanics and limitations of Allays, you can make the most of their abilities in your Minecraft adventures. Remember to explore, experiment, and, most importantly, have fun!