Does Bad Omen Start a Raid in Minecraft? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, the Bad Omen status effect directly triggers a raid in Minecraft. However, it’s not as simple as just acquiring the effect; there are specific conditions that need to be met. This article will delve into the mechanics of Bad Omen, how it initiates raids, and answer frequently asked questions to clarify any confusion.
How Bad Omen Triggers a Raid
The Bad Omen effect is a negative status that players receive after defeating a Pillager Captain. These captains are identified by the Illager banner they carry. Typically, you’ll find them in Pillager Outposts or leading Pillager Patrols that spawn near villages. Once you’ve successfully eliminated a captain, you’ll be afflicted with Bad Omen.
The raid itself does not immediately start upon gaining Bad Omen. It is triggered upon entering a village after obtaining the effect. A village in this context is defined as a location where there is at least one villager and one claimed bed within a chunk or within the eight surrounding chunks. In Java Edition, a villager with a claimed bell or job site block can also trigger a raid, even if there are no claimed beds. Once these conditions are satisfied, the raid will begin.
This means you can wander around with Bad Omen for an extended period without incident. However, as soon as you set foot within a qualifying village, the illagers will begin their assault. The severity of the raid, determined by the level of Bad Omen, will then unfold, with progressively challenging waves of illagers coming to attack the villagers.
Understanding Bad Omen Levels
Bad Omen isn’t a static effect; it can actually level up. Each time you defeat another Pillager Captain, the level of your Bad Omen increases. This makes subsequent raids more challenging, with more illagers and stronger types of enemies such as evokers, vindicators, witches, pillagers, and ravagers appearing. The maximum level of Bad Omen is 6, and it’s essential to understand that a higher level directly translates to a more formidable raid.
Why Raids May Not Start
If you have Bad Omen and a raid isn’t starting, it’s likely due to one of two reasons:
- You’re not in a village: Remember, a village isn’t just any collection of houses. It requires at least one villager and one claimed bed (or a villager with a claimed bell or job site block in Java). If these criteria aren’t met, a raid will not begin.
- You haven’t actually gained Bad Omen: Make sure you are killing the captain and not a common pillager. The captain has the ominous banner over their head.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Bad Omen and Raids
Here are some common questions about Bad Omen and how it relates to raids:
1. What triggers the Bad Omen effect?
The Bad Omen effect is triggered by killing a Pillager Captain. These captains are found at Pillager Outposts or leading Pillager Patrols and are identifiable by the Illager banner they carry.
2. Does Bad Omen attract pillagers outside of a raid?
No, the Bad Omen effect itself does not cause pillagers to spawn outside of a raid. However, if you’re in a village with the effect, a full raid will start.
3. How do I get rid of the Bad Omen effect without starting a raid?
You can remove Bad Omen by drinking milk. You can get milk by using a bucket on a cow or goat. Alternatively, the effect can also be removed by player death, but that’s usually not the preferable method.
4. Is there a limit to how long Bad Omen lasts?
The Bad Omen effect can last up to 1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes) if left untreated.
5. Can you get Bad Omen in peaceful difficulty?
Yes, you can get Bad Omen in peaceful difficulty via commands. However, the effect does not trigger a raid in a village in peaceful mode.
6. Does killing a pillager start a raid?
Killing a regular pillager does not start a raid. Only killing a Pillager Captain will give you the Bad Omen effect. This effect will start a raid when you enter a village.
7. What does the Illager banner do?
The Illager banner is carried by Pillager Captains. Killing a captain with this banner gives the player the Bad Omen effect.
8. Can pillagers respawn at outposts?
Yes, Pillagers, including captains, eventually respawn at outposts. This can be used to deliberately gain the Bad Omen effect.
9. How long does a raid last?
If a raid goes on for 48,000 ticks (40 minutes in real-time) the raid boss bar disappears, and a message “raid expired” will appear. However, any surviving illagers will remain until they are killed.
10. How many levels does bad omen have?
Bad Omen has a maximum level of 6, with each level making subsequent raids more difficult.
11. How do you know when a raid is about to happen?
A raid will start automatically after you gain Bad Omen and enter a village that has a villager and claimed bed. There is no pre-raid notification aside from this.
12. Can you “tame” a pillager?
The closest you can get to taming a pillager is by breaking its crossbow. The crossbow has a durability of 326. However, once its crossbow is broken, the pillager is harmless but not tamed.
13. What are pillagers hostile towards?
Pillagers are hostile towards players, iron golems, wandering traders, and adult villagers.
14. How close to a village do you have to be to start a raid?
Raids are triggered by entering a chunk with at least one villager and one claimed bed or within the 8 chunks surrounding it when you have the Bad Omen effect. Raiding illagers will then spawn within 64 blocks of the registered village.
15. Can I stop a raid once it has started?
No, you cannot stop a raid once it has started, it must be completed by defeating all the waves of enemies or waiting for the time to expire.
Conclusion
The Bad Omen status effect is a critical trigger for raids in Minecraft. By understanding its mechanics and conditions, you can effectively prepare for these encounters or avoid them altogether, if preferred. Make sure to drink milk or be careful when approaching villages to avoid any unforeseen raid triggers. This detailed guide should equip you with all the knowledge you need to navigate the world of Bad Omen and illager raids.