Will Allays Always Find You?
Allays will always follow you as long as you stay within 64 blocks of them and they are holding an item that you gave them, making them a loyal companion in the world of Minecraft. By understanding how to tame and care for your Allay, you can ensure that they will always find you and assist you in your adventures, whether it’s by collecting items or simply providing companionship.
Understanding Allay Behavior
Allays are unique creatures in Minecraft that can be tamed and used to collect items for you, but they do not technically follow you in the classical sense. Instead, they will follow the player who last gave them an item, making them a useful tool for collecting resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of Allay’s follow distance?
Allays will follow you from a distance, flying to catch up and usually staying within 20 blocks of you.
Can Allays be permanently tamed?
Allays cannot be tamed like dogs or cats, but they can be encouraged to follow you by giving them an item.
How do I get an Allay to stay with me?
To get an Allay to stay with you, simply give it an item by interacting with it, and it will follow you as long as it is holding that item.
Can I lose my Allay?
Allays will only run away if they are attacked, but they are immune to attacks from their owner.
How far will Allays follow me?
As long as you stay within 64 blocks of the Allay, it will follow you anywhere, except underwater.
Can Allays lead me to diamonds?
Allays will only collect dropped items, and cannot mine or destroy blocks, so they cannot lead you to diamonds or Netherite.
Can Allays drop diamonds?
Allays will only gather dropped items, and cannot mine or destroy blocks, so they cannot drop diamonds or Netherite.
Will Allays despawn on a lead?
Allays do not despawn, but instead live inside a note block it claims, and can be returned to the Totem by right-clicking on the Allay with the Totem.
Do Allays take damage from lava?
Allays have health regeneration, so even if they get hit by lava or other damage, they can recover their health.
Will my Allay follow me if I teleport?
In Bedrock Edition, Allays will teleport with you, even if they do not enter the portal.
Can Allays put things in chests?
Allays can be used to automate tasks, such as putting items into a chest, using note blocks.
Can Allays get stuck?
Allays can get stuck inside non-full blocks, such as fences.
Can Allays respawn?
Allays do not respawn, but you only need to find one Allay to duplicate more.
How fast do Allays regenerate?
Allays can regenerate their health at a rate of 2 HP (1 heart) per second, making them pretty strong.
How do I stop my Allay from despawning?
You can name tag your Allay, or tie it to a post with a lead, to prevent it from despawning.
Can Allays burn to death?
Allays can be injured or burnt to death by lava or fire, if they do not maintain a safe height.