How To Stop a Zombie Villager From Burning

The scourge of the Minecraft world, zombies, are not just a nighttime nuisance. They are also a significant threat during the day, especially to our valued villager friends who can unfortunately turn into zombie villagers. One of the most pressing issues is their vulnerability to sunlight, which causes them to burn and potentially perish. So, the direct answer to the question, “How do you stop a zombie villager from burning?” is multifaceted, involving a mix of environmental manipulation, clever item utilization, and understanding their behaviors. The most straightforward methods include:

• Providing Shade: This is your first line of defense. Ensure the zombie villager is always in the shade by moving them under any overhead blocks like roofs, trees, or even a simple overhang. This is probably the easiest solution, as it does not require a lot of setup and can be built with whatever block you have on hand.
• Submerging in Water: Water is a natural protection against the burning effects of sunlight for zombies. Placing the zombie villager in water prevents it from burning but this is not a long term solution.
• Utilizing Armor or Helmets: If a zombie villager picks up any piece of head armor, such as a helmet, they will wear it, which protects them from burning in the sun. This includes pumpkins and carved pumpkins. Note that armor is a great solution for not only zombie villagers but regular zombies too!
• Trapdoors and Blocks: Closing trapdoors above the zombie will not stop them from burning, even if they’re under those blocks. Similarly, using glass blocks overhead also does not block the sun from burning a zombie, including zombie villagers.
• Time-Based Method: If you cannot avoid the sun for a short period you can simply sleep in a bed, which will turn the time to night and stop any zombie villager from burning. This can also be combined with the above methods for extra safety.

Ultimately, a combination of these methods is often necessary to ensure the long-term safety of your zombie villagers. Understanding how sunlight impacts these mobs is crucial for setting up effective safeguards, especially in areas where sunlight exposure is unavoidable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Zombie Villagers and Sunlight

Here are 15 frequently asked questions with comprehensive answers to further clarify how to manage zombie villagers and their vulnerability to daylight.

1. How do I Cure a Zombie Villager?

To cure a zombie villager, you need two key items: a Splash Potion of Weakness and a Golden Apple. First, throw the Splash Potion of Weakness at the zombie villager. This will cause the zombie villager to emit gray particles. Next, feed the zombie villager a Golden Apple by approaching and using the interaction button. If done correctly, the zombie villager will begin to shake and emit red particles, indicating the curing process has started.

2. How Can I Speed Up the Curing Process?

The curing process takes time, but you can speed it up by placing the zombie villager in a cell with an iron bar and/or by placing a bed nearby. These elements are speculated to improve the villager’s curing time. However, these are just methods that may reduce the time, and they are not needed for curing. Ensure the villager is safe during the process as attacking the villager will break the process.

3. Will Trapdoors Stop Zombies from Burning?

No, trapdoors do not stop zombies from burning in the sunlight. This includes both regular zombies and zombie villagers. They do not block the sunlight, unlike solid blocks.

4. Does Glass Stop Zombies from Burning?

Glass blocks will not stop zombies from burning. Even though glass blocks appear transparent, they don’t affect the light level in terms of preventing the burning effect of sunlight on zombies. This includes rain as even under a glass roof and during a rainstorm, the zombie will still burn.

5. Can a Zombie Villager Be a Nitwit?

No, zombie villagers cannot be nitwits. If a nitwit villager is turned into a zombie, they become an unemployed zombie villager. Baby zombie villagers are also always unemployed.

6. Are Baby Zombie Villagers Affected by Sunlight?

Yes, baby zombie villagers are affected by sunlight and will burn just like their adult counterparts. However, they are faster and do not age. This can make them difficult to manage if they are in danger of burning.

7. Can You Cure Baby Zombie Villagers?

Yes, baby zombie villagers can be cured using the same method as adult zombie villagers: a Splash Potion of Weakness followed by a Golden Apple. Once cured, they will become normal baby villagers.

8. Do Cured Villagers Offer Discounts Permanently?

Cured villagers offer temporary discounts, but they are not permanent. The more you trade with a cured villager, the more their prices will gradually increase back to the original prices. Eventually, their prices will reset to normal.

9. Why Isn’t My Zombie Attacking My Villager?

Sometimes, zombies may fail to attack a villager even when standing directly beside them. This often happens right after curing a zombie villager. The newly cured villager may become immune to the nearby zombie’s aggression for a short period.

10. How Can I Get a Mending Villager?

You can obtain a Mending Villager by finding a swamp villager. Then, place a lectern in front of the villager. This will give them the librarian job, and there’s a chance they will sell mending books. If they do not, simply break the lectern and place it again until they sell mending.

11. How Do I Protect Zombie Piglins from Sunlight?

Zombie Piglins are immune to fire and lava, but fortunately, they don’t burn in sunlight, unlike regular zombies and zombie villagers. You do not need to worry about protecting them from the day.

12. What is the Rarest Thing a Zombie Can Drop?

While zombies primarily drop rotten flesh, they rarely drop carrots or potatoes. These are much rarer drops than the rotten flesh and can be valuable in the early game for food.

13. Why are Villagers Scared of Zombie Heads?

Villagers will run away if they see a player wearing a zombie head, and Iron Golems will attack a player or a villager if they see them wearing a zombie head. This is because the zombie head is a symbol of danger and death to the villagers.

14. What Happens if a Villager is Hit by a Zombie?

The outcome depends on the game difficulty. On Easy difficulty, a villager will die 100% of the time. On Normal, there is a 50% chance they will die and a 50% chance they will become a zombie villager. On Hard difficulty, a villager will always turn into a zombie villager.

15. How Do I Stop a Zombie From Spawning?

While you cannot completely stop zombies from spawning, you can reduce the rates by lighting up an area with torches or other light sources. Zombies can spawn in the dark, so by making an area well lit they will not spawn there. You can also create areas in your base, which are considered safe, in order to avoid spawning.

By understanding these methods and tips, you can effectively protect your **zombie villagers** from the sun's harmful effects. Remember that in Minecraft, knowledge and adaptability are your best tools for survival.