What Are The Rare Squids in Minecraft?
The term “rare squid” in Minecraft primarily refers to the Glow Squid, a special variant of the standard squid mob. While standard squids are relatively common in aquatic environments, Glow Squids stand out due to their unique bioluminescent appearance and the special item they drop. However, the rarity of the glow squid should be contextualized, it isn’t considered rare in terms of the game’s difficulty to find, instead it is the only type of “special” squid with rare characteristics, thus, it is usually called “rare” by players. In addition, there are other less conventional ways to encounter rare variants of the squid mob, like the “Giant Squid” mob. This article will explore these rare squids, their characteristics, and their significance within the game, along with other related queries.
Glow Squid: The Luminescent Anomaly
The Glow Squid is undoubtedly the most recognized “rare” squid in Minecraft. Added in the 1.17 Caves & Cliffs update, it was ported from Minecraft Earth. These creatures are passive mobs, meaning they will not attack the player. Their most defining feature is their aqua luminescent texture. Unlike regular squids which have a more opaque and dull appearance, glow squids emit a soft, captivating light, making them easily distinguishable in the dark depths of the ocean.
Where to Find Glow Squids
Glow squids are typically found in dark underwater areas, such as ocean depths, ravines, and underground lakes. Their luminous bodies make them relatively easy to spot even in poorly lit locations. Unlike regular squids, which can spawn in various water sources, glow squids seem to favor the deeper, more cavernous parts of the aquatic world.
Unique Mob Drops
The most significant aspect of glow squids is their unique mob drop: the glow ink sac. When killed, a glow squid will drop one or more of these special ink sacs. These sacs are essential for crafting glowing items, such as:
* Glow Item Frames: These can be used to create visually striking displays by emitting a subtle light.
* Sign Text: Glow ink sacs can make the text on signs glow, making them far more visible.
* Glowing Text on Leather Armor: The glow ink can be applied to Leather Armor to make it have glowing patterns.
Baby Glow Squids: A Chance Encounter
Like other mobs in Minecraft, glow squids can spawn as babies. These baby glow squids are smaller versions of their adult counterparts and are even more adorable, they retain the luminescent characteristics. However, the chance of a glow squid spawning as a baby is just 5%, making them an uncommon sight. The baby glow squids grow to their adult size over a small amount of time.
Other Unusual Squid Encounters
While the glow squid is the most prominent rare squid in the game, other uncommon occurrences can be classified as unusual or rare interactions with squid.
Giant Squid
Although it is not officially a separate mob type, when a regular Squid is struck by lightning, it transforms into a Giant Squid. These are much larger than their standard counterparts and are an uncommon sight in the game. They are also considered “neutral mobs”, meaning they won’t attack unless provoked. These can only spawn underwater below y-level 25 in Deep Ocean biomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions that provide additional insights into the unique squids found in Minecraft:
1. What is the purpose of Glow Squids in Minecraft?
The primary purpose of glow squids is to provide players with glow ink sacs. These sacs are needed to craft items with a glowing effect, enhancing the visual aspects of the game.
2. Are glow squids real in real life?
While there is not a glow squid in Minecraft that looks exactly like a real life example, bioluminescent squids do exist in real life. The firefly squid, for instance, resides in the deep waters of the Western Pacific Ocean and emits light through bioluminescence.
3. Do glow squids have eyes?
Yes, glow squids do have eyes, but unlike regular squids, they have glowing eyes. They also have bioluminescent patches on their skin, adding to their unique visual appeal.
4. Can you get ink sacs from fishing in Minecraft?
Yes, you can. Although ink sacs are most commonly obtained by killing squids (including glow squids), they can also be obtained as a junk item when fishing.
5. Do baby squids grow up in Minecraft?
Yes, baby squids will grow into adult squids over time. They do not require feeding to grow to adulthood, but can be kept small by feeding them fish.
6. Why do normal squids keep dying in Minecraft?
Squids die when out of water because they suffocate after 15 seconds (300 game ticks). While on land, they become immobile until they die.
7. Is there a giant squid in Minecraft without lightning?
No. Without the lightning strike of a regular squid the giant squid will not appear. They are not an independently spawning mob.
8. Do rainbow squids exist in real life?
While the term “rainbow squid” is frequently used in games, no real-life squid is known to be capable of producing a rainbow. There are squids that can change color, such as the “rainbow squid” from “The Isle” game, but not in Minecraft.
9. Do vampire squids still exist?
Yes, vampire squids are real and still exist. They reside in temperate and tropical deep-water zones worldwide.
10. Are mega squids real?
The term “mega squid” often refers to giant squids, which are real but not as large as often depicted. The largest of these species can reach lengths of about 40 feet (12 meters).
11. How do you get a pet squid in Minecraft?
There is no direct method for getting a pet squid in vanilla Minecraft. However, you may be thinking of the “Squid Pet” from the Hypixel Minecraft server, it can be obtained by fishing during rain.
12. Are there octopuses in Minecraft?
No, there are no octopuses in vanilla Minecraft. However, the blue-ringed octopus is a mob that is featured in mods, not the base game.
13. What is the rarest thing you can get from fishing in Minecraft?
The rarest item from fishing is actually in the “junk” category, where there is a very low chance to find 10 ink sacs at a 0.1% chance.
14. How do you get green dye in Minecraft?
Green dye can be obtained by smelting cactus pieces in a furnace. Each piece of cactus will yield one green dye.
15. How do you get black squid ink in real life?
To get squid ink in real life, you would carefully cut the squid open and extract the ink from the ink sac located behind the squid’s eyes.
Conclusion
In Minecraft, the term “rare squids” typically points to the Glow Squid, an aquatic mob that brings a unique glow to the game’s underwater environments, in addition to it’s unique mob drop, the glow ink sac. In addition, the giant squid is a rare occurrence as well. These special squids and related curiosities provide players with a unique experience while exploring the deeps in the Minecraft world.