Can Converted Drowned Drop Tridents in Bedrock?

Yes, converted drowned can indeed drop tridents in Bedrock Edition. The chance of a drowned spawning with a trident and dropping it upon defeat remains the same regardless of whether the drowned spawned naturally or was converted from a zombie. Understanding the nuances of drowned spawning, conversion mechanics, and drop rates is key to effectively farming tridents in Minecraft Bedrock.

Understanding Trident Acquisition in Bedrock Edition

The coveted trident is a powerful weapon in Minecraft, capable of ranged and melee attacks, as well as granting the player water-mobility enhancements when enchanted with Riptide. Obtaining this weapon, however, isn’t as straightforward as crafting it. Tridents can only be acquired by defeating drowned that are naturally holding them or by trading with villagers.

Drowned Spawning Mechanics

Drowned are underwater zombie variants that spawn in rivers and oceans. Several factors influence their spawning:

• Ocean Biomes: Drowned primarily spawn in ocean biomes, particularly in areas with a light level of 0-7. This includes deep oceans, lukewarm oceans, and regular oceans. Rivers are another common spawning ground.
• Water Blocks: They spawn within water blocks, requiring a sufficient amount of water to exist.
• Zombie Conversion: Zombies that enter water have a chance to convert into drowned. This is especially common in flooded areas or structures.
• Spawn Rates: Drowned spawn more frequently in areas with larger bodies of water and lower light levels.

Conversion Mechanics from Zombies to Drowned

The process of a zombie turning into a drowned is quite fascinating. Here’s a breakdown:

• Water Immersion: When a zombie remains submerged in water for a certain period (approximately 30 seconds), it begins to convert.
• Shaking Animation: The zombie will start shaking and emitting bubbles, indicating the conversion is in progress.
• Transformation: After the conversion time is complete, the zombie transforms into a drowned. It retains its inventory, including any armor or items it was holding.
• Sunlight: Unlike zombies, drowned are not harmed by sunlight, allowing them to persist during the day.

Trident Drop Rates

The most critical factor influencing trident acquisition is the drop rate. This is where understanding the probabilities comes into play:

• Base Drop Rate: A naturally spawned drowned holding a trident has an 8.5% chance of dropping the trident upon death.
• Looting Enchantment: The Looting enchantment significantly increases the drop chance. Looting III, the highest level, increases the drop rate to 11.5%.
• Held Item: Drowned must be holding a trident to have a chance of dropping it. Not all drowned spawn with tridents.
• PersistenceRequired: The drowned has to remain in memory in order to drop the trident, if the chunk is unloaded it will not drop the trident on its demise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Drowned and Tridents

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify trident farming and drowned mechanics in Minecraft Bedrock Edition:

1. Do naturally spawning drowned have a higher trident drop rate than converted drowned? No, the trident drop rate is the same for naturally spawned and converted drowned, provided the drowned is holding a trident upon death.

2. Can I increase the trident drop rate beyond Looting III? No, Looting III is the maximum level for the Looting enchantment, and it provides the highest possible increase to the drop rate.

3. What is the best method for creating a trident farm in Bedrock Edition? The best method involves creating a dark, enclosed space with flowing water to encourage zombie spawning, allowing them to convert into drowned, and then using a system to kill the drowned, ideally with a Looting III sword.

4. Does difficulty level affect trident drop rates? No, the difficulty level (Easy, Normal, Hard) does not directly affect the base trident drop rate. However, higher difficulty levels can influence zombie spawn rates, which indirectly affects the number of drowned you can potentially farm.

5. Are tridents affected by the Curse of Vanishing? Yes, tridents can be cursed with Curse of Vanishing, which means the trident will disappear upon the player’s death.

6. Can I use a trident farm in the Nether? No, zombies will not convert to Drowned in the Nether because water evaporates instantly.

7. Do drowned despawn? Yes, drowned despawn if they are outside a player’s loaded chunks and have not been named with a name tag or equipped with any item that prevents despawning.

8. What are the best enchantments for a trident? The best enchantments for a trident include Loyalty (returns the trident after throwing), Riptide (propels the player when thrown in water or rain), Channeling (summons lightning during thunderstorms), Impaling (deals extra damage to aquatic mobs), and Unbreaking (increases durability).

9. Can I repair a trident? Yes, tridents can be repaired at an anvil using another trident or with mending enchantment using XP.

10. Does the type of weapon used to kill a drowned affect the trident drop rate? No, the type of weapon used to kill a drowned does not influence the base trident drop rate. Only the Looting enchantment affects the drop rate.

11. Do tridents have different damage values depending on their source? No, a trident’s damage value is the same regardless of whether it was dropped by a naturally spawned or converted drowned.

12. Can drowned spawn with enchanted tridents? Yes, drowned can naturally spawn with enchanted tridents, though this is relatively rare. These enchantments are usually of lower tiers.

13. Is it possible to find tridents in chests? No, tridents cannot be found in chests in Minecraft Bedrock Edition. They can only be obtained by defeating drowned or trading with villagers.

14. How can I prevent drowned from despawning in my farm? Name the drowned with a name tag, equip them with armor, or have them hold items that prevent despawning.

15. Do trident farms still work after Minecraft updates? Generally, trident farms remain functional unless there are significant changes to spawning mechanics or drop rates in updates. Always check update notes for potential changes that could affect farm efficiency.