What Happens When You Kill a Pillager Patrol Captain in Minecraft?

So, you’ve just taken down a Pillager Patrol Captain in Minecraft. What now? Well, brace yourself, because killing a Pillager Captain triggers some pretty significant consequences. The immediate effect is that you receive the Bad Omen status effect. This isn’t just a cosmetic change; it’s the catalyst for a full-blown raid if you enter a village while the effect is active. But there’s a bit more to it than that. Let’s dive into the details.

The Immediate Consequence: The Bad Omen Effect

The Bad Omen effect is key here. Upon delivering the final blow to a Pillager Captain, you are inflicted with this status. The level of the Bad Omen can vary, ranging from 1 to 3, depending on the difficulty of the encounter or the specific captain you defeated. The higher the level of Bad Omen, the tougher the raid that will be triggered.

The visual representation of Bad Omen is an illager face with crossed axes underneath it. It’s a foreboding symbol, and rightly so! You’ll have 100 minutes (5 in-game days) to either strategically avoid villages or prepare yourself for a potential raid.

Triggering a Raid: Entering a Village

Here’s where the suspense builds. The Bad Omen effect doesn’t do anything on its own. It’s a ticking time bomb, so to speak. The explosion happens when you, while under the influence of Bad Omen, enter a village. Suddenly, the calm atmosphere of the village is shattered by the arrival of waves of illagers. This is the start of a raid.

A raid consists of multiple waves of illagers, including pillagers, vindicators, evokers, witches, and even ravagers. The number of waves and the strength of the illagers increase with the difficulty setting of your world. Successfully defending the village against all waves is crucial for gaining the Hero of the Village effect, a beneficial status that offers discounts on trades with villagers.

Strategy and Preparation: Dealing with Bad Omen

So, you’ve got the Bad Omen. What are your options?

• Avoid Villages: The simplest solution is to steer clear of villages for the duration of the Bad Omen effect (100 minutes). This buys you time to prepare.
• Prepare the Village: If you can’t avoid a village or want to take on the challenge, make sure the village is well-defended. Build walls, dig trenches, place iron golems, and arm the villagers (if possible).
• Drink Milk: If you have some milk from a cow, you can drink it to remove all status effects, including Bad Omen. This is a quick way to negate the risk of triggering a raid if you accidentally stumble into a village.
• Embrace the Raid: For some players, the raid is the goal. It’s a challenging encounter that offers valuable rewards, including emeralds, enchanted books, and the coveted Hero of the Village effect.

Loot and Consequences: What You Get and What You Lose

Killing the Pillager Captain also nets you the Ominous Banner, a decorative item that can be displayed. This is a minor reward compared to the potential consequences, but it’s still a trophy of sorts.

If you are not prepared, the raid can have negative consequences. Villagers can die during the raid, and if the village is completely wiped out, it can have long-term implications for your gameplay. On the other hand, a successful defense leads to the Hero of the Village effect, which, as previously mentioned, provides trade discounts.

FAQs: Pillager Patrols and Bad Omen

Here are some frequently asked questions related to pillager patrols, Bad Omen, and raids:

1. Does killing regular pillagers give me Bad Omen?

No, only killing the Pillager Captain, the one with the Ominous Banner, will give you the Bad Omen effect.

2. How do I find a Pillager Patrol Captain?

Pillager Patrols spawn randomly in the Overworld, particularly near villages. They are led by a captain carrying the Ominous Banner. You can also find captains at Pillager Outposts.

3. Can I stack Bad Omen?

Yes, you can. If you kill multiple Pillager Captains before the Bad Omen effect wears off, the level of the Bad Omen effect will increase, making the subsequent raid more challenging.

4. Does the difficulty setting affect the Bad Omen effect?

The difficulty setting doesn’t change the level of Bad Omen you receive, but it does affect the difficulty and intensity of the raid that is triggered. Higher difficulty levels mean more waves and tougher illagers.

5. Can a raid start in an Abandoned Village?

No, raids cannot be started in Abandoned Villages. These villages are considered immune to raids.

6. What happens if I die during a raid?

If you die during a raid, the raid will continue. You can respawn and rejoin the fight, but the illagers will continue attacking the village until all waves are defeated or the village is destroyed.

7. How do I know when a raid is starting?

When you enter a village with the Bad Omen effect, a horn will sound, and a raid bar will appear at the top of your screen. This indicates that the raid has begun.

8. Can I use commands to remove Bad Omen?

Yes, if you are playing in a world with cheats enabled, you can use the /effect clear <player> minecraft:bad_omen command to remove the Bad Omen effect.

9. Can villagers help defend themselves during a raid?

Villagers themselves don’t actively defend, but they can run indoors for safety. Iron golems, if present, will actively fight off the illagers.

10. What rewards do I get for completing a raid?

Completing a raid gives you the Hero of the Village effect, which provides discounts on trades with villagers. You’ll also receive emeralds, enchanted books, and other valuable loot from the defeated illagers.

11. Do Pillager Banners attract Pillagers to your base?

No, simply displaying a Pillager Banner will not attract pillagers to your base. Only entering a village with the Bad Omen effect will trigger a raid.

12. Can I live in a Pillager Outpost?

While technically possible, living in a Pillager Outpost is not practical. Pillagers constantly spawn there, making it difficult to establish a safe and comfortable base.

13. How do I permanently clear a Pillager Outpost?

To permanently clear a Pillager Outpost, you need to prevent pillagers from spawning. This can be done by lighting up the area with torches or other light sources, and replacing the ground blocks with non-spawnable blocks like slabs or stairs.

14. What are the Pillagers with banners called?

The pillagers with banners are called Pillager Captains or Raid Captains.

15. How long does a Pillager Patrol last?

Pillager Patrols will pursue their victims until either party dies or they become separated by a distance of more than ten blocks. Patrols spawn naturally after the world age reaches 100 minutes (5 in-game days), then after a delay between 10–11 minutes an attempt is made to spawn a patrol with 20% chance of success.

In conclusion, killing a Pillager Patrol Captain is a double-edged sword. It gives you the Bad Omen effect, which can lead to challenging raids and potentially valuable rewards. Understanding the mechanics of Bad Omen and raids is crucial for navigating the world of Minecraft and protecting your villages. You can find additional information and research about the intersection of games and learning at Games Learning Society. You can also visit the website GamesLearningSociety.org. Make wise choices, prepare accordingly, and good luck surviving the raid!