What Do Drowned Zombies Drop in Minecraft? A Comprehensive Guide
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Drowned, the aquatic variant of zombies in Minecraft, are a constant threat in oceans, rivers, and even underground water sources. Knowing what they can drop upon defeat is crucial for survival and resource gathering. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from these watery foes:
Drowned zombies can drop the following items:
- Rotten Flesh: This is the most common drop. You’ll typically get 0-2 pieces of rotten flesh per drowned.
- Gold Ingots: Drowned often drop gold ingots. This makes them a reliable source of gold, especially early in the game.
- Trident: Only drowned that spawn with a trident have a chance to drop it. The drop rate is relatively low.
- Nautilus Shell: Similar to tridents, only drowned that spawn with a nautilus shell in hand can drop it. These are essential for crafting Conduits.
- Fishing Rod: Drowned can also spawn with and drop fishing rods.
- Copper Ingots: In Bedrock Edition, converted zombies into drowned can produce copper ingots.
The drop rates of these items vary based on several factors, including the presence of the Looting enchantment on your weapon. Furthermore, the Bedrock and Java Editions of Minecraft differ slightly in drop mechanics, particularly for naturally-spawned equipment on drowned converted from zombies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drowned Drops
What is the chance of a drowned dropping a trident?
The chance of a drowned dropping a trident is quite low. Only 6.25% (or 1 in 16) of drowned spawn with tridents in Java Edition, while it is 15% in Bedrock Edition. Of those spawning with a trident, they only have an 8.5% chance to drop it when killed by a player, increasing by 1% for each level of Looting enchantment. With Looting III, the drop chance increases to 11.5%. This translates to an overall chance of about 0.53% to 1.725% to obtain a trident from any given drowned.
Do drowned farms produce tridents?
Whether drowned farms produce tridents depends on the type of farm and the game edition. Zombie-to-drowned conversion farms in Java Edition can yield tridents if the original zombie spawned with a weapon that converts into a trident upon becoming a drowned. However, in Bedrock Edition 1.16.0 and later, tridents are no longer dropped from converted zombies on these farms. For trident farms, you need to focus on naturally spawning Drowned.
What increases the chance of getting a trident from a drowned?
The most significant factor in increasing the chance of getting a trident is using a weapon enchanted with the Looting enchantment. Each level of Looting increases the drop chance by 1%, up to a maximum of 11.5% with Looting III.
Can drowned zombies drop nautilus shells?
Yes, drowned zombies can drop nautilus shells, but only if they spawn holding one. The nautilus shell drop rate is not affected by the Looting enchantment. They are particularly useful for crafting Conduits.
Do converted drowned zombies drop items differently?
Converted drowned zombies (zombies that turn into drowned) have different drop behaviors, particularly in Bedrock Edition. In Bedrock Edition, any equipment held or worn by a zombie when it converts into a drowned has a 100% drop rate, including nautilus shells and fishing rods. However, in Java Edition, they don’t drop items unless they spawned with them originally.
What is the rarest drop from a drowned zombie?
The rarest drops from a drowned zombie are typically the trident and the nautilus shell. These items require the drowned to have spawned with them in hand, and then there’s still a relatively low chance of them dropping upon death.
Can drowned infect villagers?
Yes, if a drowned kills a villager, there’s a chance the villager will turn into a zombie villager. The chance depends on the game difficulty: 0% on Easy, 50% on Normal, and 100% on Hard. This can be a useful (though risky) way to create zombie villagers for curing and trading.
Do drowned always drop rotten flesh?
Rotten flesh is the most common drop from drowned, but it’s not guaranteed. Drowned drop 0-2 pieces of rotten flesh.
How much XP does a drowned drop?
An adult drowned drops 5 experience points (XP) when killed by a player or tamed wolf. If the drowned was carrying naturally-spawned equipment, it drops an additional 1-3 XP per item. Baby drowned drop 12 XP, with the same additional XP for equipment.
Do drowned zombies drop copper?
Yes, they can. Farms that convert zombies into drowned produce all of naturally-spawned equipment dropped by zombies, as well as fishing rods, copper ingots, and (in Bedrock Edition) nautilus shells.
Are there differences in drowned drops between Java and Bedrock editions?
Yes, there are key differences:
- Equipment Drops: In Bedrock Edition, items being held or worn by a zombie when it becomes a drowned have a 100% drop rate. In Java Edition, this is not the case.
- Trident Spawn Rate: The spawn rate for drowned with tridents is different; it is 6.25% in Java Edition and 15% in Bedrock Edition.
- Conversion Drops: As of Bedrock Edition 1.16.0, zombies converted to drowned no longer drop tridents on farms. This remains a viable method in Java Edition.
How do you farm drowned zombies effectively?
Effective drowned farms typically involve:
- Zombie Spawner Farms: Using a zombie spawner to create a constant flow of zombies, then leading them into water to convert them to drowned.
- Natural Spawning Areas: Building farms in river or ocean biomes where drowned naturally spawn, utilizing darkness and water flow to funnel them into a collection point.
What is the best weapon to use against drowned?
While a trident itself is a powerful weapon against drowned, a good sword enchanted with Sharpness, Smite (if the drowned is undead), Looting, and Fire Aspect is highly effective. Bows and crossbows can also be useful for ranged attacks.
Can skeletons turn into drowned?
No, skeletons do not turn into drowned. Skeletons sink in water and cannot swim but do not convert into drowned like zombies do.
What are some strategies for getting more nautilus shells from drowned?
Focus on farming naturally spawning Drowned in ocean biomes. Use a weapon with Looting, though it doesn’t affect the nautilus shell drop rate, it will help with obtaining more rotten flesh and gold ingots. Consider building a farm in a river or ocean where drowned spawn naturally.
We hope this detailed guide has provided you with valuable insights into the drops from drowned zombies in Minecraft. Good luck on your aquatic adventures!
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