Unleash the Illager Fury: Summoning a Pillager Captain in Minecraft
So, you’re looking to unleash some illager mayhem and summon a Pillager Captain into your Minecraft world? Excellent! The process varies slightly depending on your Minecraft version. For Bedrock Edition, you can utilize the /summon command:
/summon pillager ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_as_illager_captain
This command will conjure a Pillager Captain right where you’re standing (the ~ ~ ~ represents your current coordinates). Remember, you’ll need cheats enabled in your world settings for this to work. Now, let’s dive deeper into the world of pillagers with these frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pillager Captains and Illagers
1. What is the difference between a Pillager and a Pillager Captain?
While both are hostile illagers armed with crossbows, the key difference lies in the Ominous Banner. A Pillager Captain carries this banner on their back. Killing a Pillager Captain while they have this banner will inflict the Bad Omen status effect upon you. This effect, in turn, triggers a raid when you enter a village. Think of the captain as the vanguard of an illager invasion force.
2. How do I get the Bad Omen effect without summoning a Pillager Captain?
The most common way to acquire the Bad Omen effect is by defeating a Pillager Captain carrying an Ominous Banner. They can be found patrolling the overworld or guarding Pillager Outposts. There’s no “direct” command to give yourself the banner; it must be acquired by eliminating a Captain.
3. Can I summon a Pillager Captain in Java Edition?
While the specific command above is for Bedrock Edition, you can summon a Pillager Captain in Java. The general /summon command works, but you’ll need to use NBT (Named Binary Tag) data to equip the banner. A command like this can work:
/summon pillager ~ ~ ~ {Tags:["BBE"], Inventory:[{Slot:103b,id:"minecraft:ominous_banner",Count:1b}], CustomName:'[{"text":"Captain"}]', CustomNameVisible:true}
(Note: This command may need slight adjustment based on your exact version.)
4. Where can I find Pillager Outposts to find Pillager Captains naturally?
Pillager Outposts generate in various biomes, including plains, deserts, savannas, and taigas. The easiest way to locate one is using the /locate command. Open your chat window (usually by pressing ‘T’) and type:
/locate structure minecraft:pillager_outpost
The game will then provide the coordinates of the nearest Pillager Outpost. Follow those coordinates to potentially find Pillager Captains patrolling the area.
5. How do I trigger a Pillager Raid?
A Pillager Raid is triggered when a player with the Bad Omen status effect enters a village. The raid will consist of waves of illagers (Pillagers, Vindicators, Evokers, Ravagers, etc.) attacking the village. Be prepared for a tough fight!
6. What happens if I have a higher level of Bad Omen?
The Bad Omen effect can stack up to level 5. The higher the level, the more difficult and numerous the raid waves will be. Expect more powerful illagers and a significantly greater challenge.
7. Can I turn a Pillager into a Villager?
Yes, you can! By using a Splash Potion of Weakness followed by a Golden Apple, you can cure a Pillager and transform them into a Villager. This process mirrors curing a Zombie Villager. However, the effectiveness of this strategy is limited, as Pillagers don’t commonly spawn in situations where this is practical.
8. What blocks can Ravagers break during a raid?
Ravagers are powerful beasts that can break certain blocks, adding another layer of challenge to raids. On Bedrock Edition, they can destroy the following:
- Bamboo
- Bamboo Saplings
- Beetroots
- Brown Mushroom
- Carrots
- Carved Pumpkins
- Chorus Flower
- Chorus Plant
9. Do Pillagers drop Emeralds?
Yes, in Bedrock Edition, Pillagers spawned from raids can drop 0-1 Emeralds upon death. The chance and amount increase with difficulty. Easy and Normal difficulty have a 65% chance of dropping, while Hard difficulty boasts an 80% chance.
10. Do Pillagers attack Baby Villagers?
No, Illagers, including Pillagers, do not attack Baby Villagers. They only target adult Villagers, Iron Golems, and players. Hostile mobs like Zombies, Husks, and Drowned are the primary threats to Baby Villagers.
11. Can Pillagers steal items from my chests?
During a raid, Pillagers will attempt to loot chests and other storage items (barrels, shulker boxes) on Normal difficulty and higher. Be sure to secure your valuables before triggering a raid!
12. How do I summon a Pillager without a crossbow?
To summon a Pillager without a crossbow (and make it passive), use the following command:
/summon pillager ~ ~ ~ {}
The empty curly braces {} prevent the Pillager from spawning with any default equipment.
13. What are Illager Patrols and how do they work?
Illager patrols are groups of Illagers, often led by a Pillager Captain, that spawn in the overworld after 5 in-game days (100 minutes) have passed. Every 10-11 minutes, the game attempts to spawn a patrol with a 20% chance of success. These patrols roam the landscape searching for villages or players to harass.
14. Does placing an Ominous Banner near my base attract Pillagers?
Yes, having an Ominous Banner in your base increases the likelihood of Pillager patrols spawning nearby. If you’re looking for constant Illager action, this is a way to get it. Be aware that this strategy can have a significant negative impact on any nearby villages.
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By mastering these commands and understanding the behaviors of Pillagers and their Captains, you’ll be well-equipped to control the Illager threat (or unleash it upon unsuspecting villages!). Happy Minecrafting!