The Definitive Guide to Guaranteeing Zombie Villagers in Minecraft

So, you want a guaranteed zombie villager? Forget relying on chance spawns and the whims of zombie hordes. Let’s cut to the chase. There are a few ways to ensure you get your hands on these useful undead, and we will go over them here.

The most reliable method, assuming you’re playing in Survival mode, involves a bit of preparation and a healthy dose of controlled infection. This method relies on exploiting the zombie’s behavior and the game’s mechanics on Hard difficulty.

The “Hard Mode Conversion” Method

This is the most straightforward method for obtaining a 100% guaranteed conversion:

1. Locate a Villager: This seems obvious, but it’s the most crucial first step. Find a village, or transport a villager to a secure location of your choosing. The latter can be accomplished with minecarts, boats, or by leading them with a block of their preferred workstation.

2. Secure Containment: Create a small, enclosed space. This space needs to be inescapable for both the villager and an incoming zombie. A simple 2x1x2 (WidthxLengthxHeight) cell made of any solid block will suffice. Make sure you can access it through a door or temporary opening.

3. Introduce a Zombie: This is the dangerous part. Find a regular zombie. The easiest way to do this is to wait until night. Lure the zombie into your villager containment cell. This can be tricky, use bait like yourself or another temporary villager. Once the zombie is in the cell, quickly seal it up.

4. Set the Difficulty to Hard: This is the critical step. If you are not playing on Hard difficulty, the villager will not be 100% guaranteed to turn into a zombie villager. Go into your game settings and change the difficulty to Hard.

5. The Infection: The zombie will now relentlessly attack the villager. On Hard difficulty, the villager has a 100% chance to transform into a zombie villager upon being killed by the zombie. Within moments, the transformation will be complete.

6. Change the Difficulty Back (Optional): If you don’t want to continue playing on Hard, you can change the difficulty back to Normal or Easy after the villager is infected.

7. Curing (Optional): Once your villager is infected, you can safely cure the zombie villager and revert them to a normal villager. This can provide large discounts when trading.

The “Spawn Egg” Method (Creative Mode)

If you’re in Creative Mode, you can bypass the need for zombies and risky villager wrangling:

1. Open the Creative Inventory: Find the “Spawn Zombie Villager” egg.

2. Spawn Away: Simply select the egg and right-click (or use the equivalent action on your platform) to spawn as many zombie villagers as you desire.

This method is instant and requires no setup, making it ideal for testing, building, or creative projects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Zombie Villagers

Here are some common questions about zombie villagers and how they function in Minecraft:

Can you get a zombie villager 100% of the time?

Yes, on Hard difficulty, a villager has a 100% chance to become a zombie villager if killed by a zombie.

What is the rarest zombie villager in Minecraft?

The rarest zombie villager is a Baby Zombie Villager equipped with full enchanted diamond armor, an enchanted iron sword, and riding a chicken. This combination is extremely rare due to the low probabilities of each component spawning together.

Can Zombies infect villagers on easy mode?

On Easy difficulty, there is 0% chance for a villager to become a zombie villager when killed by a zombie. You need to be on Normal or Hard for a chance of infection.

Why aren’t my zombies infecting villagers?

• Difficulty: If you are not playing on Normal or Hard difficulty, villagers won’t reliably turn into zombie villagers.
• Accessibility: Ensure the zombie can actually reach the villager. If there are blocks in the way or the zombie can’t pathfind to the villager, it won’t be able to attack.
• Game Bugs: There might be rare bugs or glitches that prevent infection, but these are uncommon. Restarting the game can sometimes resolve these issues.

How do you cure a zombie villager?

To cure a zombie villager, you need two things: a Splash Potion of Weakness and a Golden Apple. First, throw the Splash Potion of Weakness at the zombie villager. Then, use the Golden Apple on it. The zombie villager will start shaking, and after a few minutes, it will transform back into a regular villager.

Do villagers forget you cure them?

Normally, villagers remember being cured, leading to better trading discounts. However, if you save and quit the game while a villager is still being cured, they will forget they were ever cured when you return. This reset can affect your trading discounts, so it’s best to stay in the game until the curing process is complete. The Games Learning Society can help you explore other ways game mechanics affect learning.

Can a wandering trader turn into a zombie villager?

No, a wandering trader will not turn into a zombie villager if killed by a zombie. This is a special exception for this type of villager.

Why do my villagers keep dying when attacked by zombies?

Villagers take damage while being infected. If a villager is already low on health, the repeated attacks from the zombie during the infection process can kill it before the transformation completes. This is most common on lower difficulties where the infection chance isn’t guaranteed. On Hard, the 100% infection chance usually ensures the villager becomes a zombie villager before dying from the damage.

How rare is a natural zombie villager?

Naturally, Zombie Villagers have a 5% chance to spawn in any biome where Zombies can spawn. This makes them relatively uncommon but not exceedingly rare.

Can you cure a baby zombie villager?

Yes, baby zombie villagers can be cured just like adult zombie villagers. Use a Splash Potion of Weakness and then a Golden Apple to cure them. However, baby zombie villagers are faster and do not age, making them a bit more challenging to contain during the curing process.

What happens if you save a zombie villager?

Saving a zombie villager by curing it will grant you the “Zombie Doctor” achievement. The cured villager will also retain its profession and trades, allowing you to restore valuable trading opportunities.

How do you zombie proof your house in Minecraft?

To zombie-proof your house:

• Use iron doors instead of wooden doors, as zombies can’t break iron doors.
• Place doors sideways to render them open when closed, confusing zombies.
• Create a perimeter of at least three blocks wide, as Zombies are unable to break through after falling.
• Use a moat or trench around your base, as zombies cannot jump over gaps.
• Light up the area around your base to prevent zombies from spawning nearby.

Can you trap a wandering trader?

Yes, you can trap a wandering trader, but trapping him won’t prevent him from despawning. Wandering Traders despawn after a certain amount of time (around 40 minutes) regardless of whether they are trapped or named.

Can any zombie villager be cured?

Yes, any zombie villager can be cured using a Splash Potion of Weakness and a Golden Apple, regardless of its profession or whether it was naturally spawned or converted.

What happens if you cure a nitwit villager?

If you cure a nitwit zombie villager, the villager will revert to being an unemployed villager. This means they can then be assigned a profession by placing a relevant workstation nearby.

By following these steps and understanding the mechanics of zombie villager conversion, you can reliably obtain and utilize these valuable undead creatures in your Minecraft world. Remember to adjust the difficulty setting to Hard for a guaranteed conversion, and always prioritize safety when dealing with zombies! Remember to check out GamesLearningSociety.org for more insights on game mechanics and learning.