How to Fix a Rusty Iron Golem: A Comprehensive Guide

The sight of a rusty Iron Golem can be disheartening, especially if you rely on these gentle giants for protection in your Minecraft world. These powerful protectors, once gleaming and strong, can succumb to the elements and show signs of wear and tear, specifically becoming rusty. This article will guide you through the process of restoring your Iron Golem to its former glory and explain why they become rusty in the first place.

The Rust Problem: Understanding Why Your Iron Golem is Rusty

Before we dive into the solution, it’s essential to understand why Iron Golems develop rust. In Minecraft, naturally spawned Iron Golems are often found in villages. These golems have spent a long time protecting the villagers and, as a result, their metallic bodies exhibit signs of age and exposure. This is visually represented by vines growing on their bodies and red flakes, signifying rust. This isn’t a malfunction, but a clever design choice to indicate the golem’s history within the game world.

The Solution: How to Clean and Restore Your Iron Golem

The primary way to remove the rust and vines from a naturally spawned Iron Golem is to use an axe. By right-clicking on the golem with an axe, you’ll effectively remove the vines, which will also drop as an item. This process is crucial for making your Iron Golem look pristine again.

However, be aware that performing this cleaning process on a naturally spawned golem or another player’s golem will briefly anger it. After the cleaning and removal of vines, the red flakes (rust) will still be there as that’s an intended visual difference.

Once the vines are removed, the rust and aged appearance remain as part of the Iron Golems’ naturally spawned design, there is no way to make a naturally spawned golem look like a player-made golem aside from the removal of vines. It is also crucial to note that a rusty Iron Golem will still function perfectly well; its performance isn’t reduced by this visual change.

Calming an Angry Iron Golem: Avoiding Further Aggravation

If you anger an Iron Golem while cleaning it, the quickest way to calm it is to run a fair distance away and break the line of sight. If you’re far enough, the golem will forget about you, allowing you to interact with it safely again. However, avoid getting too close to the golem while angry, or you will aggro it once more.

Other Ways to Restore an Iron Golem

While you can’t remove the rust texture once the vines are gone you can still effectively repair a damaged golem. There are methods to restore an Iron Golem’s health.

Healing with Poppies

Another interesting mechanic is the interaction with poppies. If a healthy Iron Golem is near a damaged rusty Iron Golem, it will throw poppies at it and then heal the damaged golem. This unique behavior is not only adorable but also a helpful way to keep your golem army in good condition.

Villager Assistance

Interestingly, Blacksmith Villagers also play a role in golem repair. They can repair damaged Iron Golems, adding another layer of interaction between villagers and their metallic protectors. However, this is an automatic process and doesn’t involve a player actively making repairs.

Key Takeaways: Fixing a Rusty Iron Golem

• Use an axe to remove vines from a naturally spawned Iron Golem. This will drop vines.
• Cleaning a naturally spawned or another player’s golem will briefly anger it.
• Break the line of sight to calm an angry Iron Golem.
• Damaged Iron Golems can be healed by other healthy Iron Golems with poppies, and Blacksmith Villagers can also repair damaged Iron Golems.

By following these steps, you can keep your Iron Golems in excellent condition, ensuring they continue to provide the protection you need. Remember, the visual signs of rust are just an indicator of time and experience for naturally spawned golems; they will continue to function perfectly despite their rusty look, and they can be healed with poppies if damaged.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Iron Golems

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the nature and care of Iron Golems in Minecraft:

Can I completely remove the rust texture from a naturally spawned Iron Golem?

No, the red flakes signifying rust on naturally spawned Iron Golems are part of their texture and cannot be removed. The primary way to “clean” them is to remove the vines, using an axe, although the rust texture will remain.

Does removing the vines with an axe restore the Iron Golem’s health?

No, removing vines does not directly restore the golem’s health. It simply cleans the golem. To heal a damaged golem, it needs to be given a poppy or healed by a Blacksmith Villager.

What happens if I hit my own Iron Golem?

Accidentally hitting an Iron Golem, even one you created, can cause it to become hostile toward you. It’s best to avoid doing so. The golem will usually calm down if you break the line of sight.

Do pickaxes do more damage to Iron Golems than swords?

Yes, pickaxes are more effective than swords against Iron Golems, dealing more damage. This is a useful tip for combat situations.

Why are naturally spawned Iron Golems rusty?

Naturally spawned Iron Golems are rusty and have vines due to their long-term presence in villages. It’s a visual marker of their age and service to the villagers.

Do Iron Golems forgive players upon death?

No, Iron Golems do not forgive players, even when the gamerule forgiveDeadPlayers is true. If you have angered an Iron Golem, even after death, it will still be hostile when you return.

Does killing Iron Golems anger villagers?

No, unlike in previous versions of the game, killing Iron Golems does not anger villagers in the 1.15 version and onward.

What does it mean when an Iron Golem has red eyes?

Red eyes on an Iron Golem indicate it has been angered or that it is a naturally spawned golem, and is hostile towards you because of a poor reputation in the village. This is a visual cue to stay away from that golem.

Can I make an Iron Golem evil?

The only way an iron golem can become “evil” is if your reputation in the village is poor. The iron golem’s color will change to dark grey and the vines on it will turn red.

How do I make a new Iron Golem?

To create an Iron Golem, place four iron blocks in a “T” shape and put a carved pumpkin on top. The structure will then transform into an Iron Golem.

Can Copper Golems be restored?

Unlike Iron Golems, Copper Golems are restored by striking them with lightning. They don’t die when killed but rather power down. A second lightning strike is needed to revive them.

How tall is a Copper Golem?

A Copper Golem is 1.5 blocks tall.

Why is my Iron Golem attacking me?

Iron Golems will attack you if you have a low popularity score with villagers (-15 or lower), or a poor reputation with the villagers. Try to trade with villagers to improve your standing, or break the line of sight until it calms down.

How do I give a poppy to an Iron Golem?

To give a poppy to an Iron Golem, simply throw the poppy near them. They will pick it up if a nearby iron golem is damaged.

Can I give an Iron Golem a rose?

Yes, you can give a rose to an Iron Golem by right-clicking on it with a rose. The golem will carry it until it can give it to a baby villager. However, a golem can only hold one rose at a time.

By understanding how to fix rusty Iron Golems and how to deal with their behavior, you can ensure these guardians remain a vital and helpful part of your Minecraft experience.