{"id":278352,"date":"2026-04-07T01:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=278352"},"modified":"2026-04-07T01:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:08:08","slug":"can-pillagers-open-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Can pillagers open doors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#Can_Pillagers_Open_Doors\" title=\"Can Pillagers Open Doors?\">Can Pillagers Open Doors?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#Understanding_Pillager_Behavior\" title=\"Understanding Pillager Behavior\">Understanding Pillager Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#1_What_to_do_if_Pillagers_come_to_your_house\" title=\"1. What to do if Pillagers come to your house?\">1. What to do if Pillagers come to your house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#2_Can_Pillagers_open_chests\" title=\"2. Can Pillagers open chests?\">2. Can Pillagers open chests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#3_Why_do_Pillagers_stare_at_you\" title=\"3. Why do Pillagers stare at you?\">3. Why do Pillagers stare at you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#4_What_is_the_difference_between_Illager_and_Pillager\" title=\"4. What is the difference between Illager and Pillager?\">4. What is the difference between Illager and Pillager?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#5_Do_Villagers_turn_into_Illagers\" title=\"5. Do Villagers turn into Illagers?\">5. Do Villagers turn into Illagers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#6_Do_Pillager_outposts_give_bad_omen\" title=\"6. Do Pillager outposts give bad omen?\">6. Do Pillager outposts give bad omen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#7_Do_Pillagers_glow_when_you_ring_a_bell\" title=\"7. Do Pillagers glow when you ring a bell?\">7. Do Pillagers glow when you ring a bell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#8_What_curse_do_Pillagers_give_you\" title=\"8. What curse do Pillagers give you?\">8. What curse do Pillagers give you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#9_Can_Pillagers_see_you_through_glass\" title=\"9. Can Pillagers see you through glass?\">9. Can Pillagers see you through glass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#10_What_are_the_grey_people_in_Minecraft\" title=\"10. What are the grey people in Minecraft?\">10. What are the grey people in Minecraft?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#11_What_do_Pillagers_keep_in_cages\" title=\"11. What do Pillagers keep in cages?\">11. What do Pillagers keep in cages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#12_Should_you_destroy_Pillager_outposts\" title=\"12. Should you destroy Pillager outposts?\">12. Should you destroy Pillager outposts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#13_Can_you_live_in_a_Pillager_Tower\" title=\"13. Can you live in a Pillager Tower?\">13. Can you live in a Pillager Tower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#14_What_effect_do_Pillagers_give_you\" title=\"14. What effect do Pillagers give you?\">14. What effect do Pillagers give you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-pillagers-open-doors\/#15_Can_you_get_rid_of_Bad_Omen_with_milk\" title=\"15. Can you get rid of Bad Omen with milk?\">15. Can you get rid of Bad Omen with milk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pillagers_Open_Doors\"><\/span>Can Pillagers Open Doors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Pillagers are indeed capable of <strong>opening doors<\/strong>, much like <strong>villagers<\/strong>, and they won&#8217;t simply give up unless you&#8217;re planning to wait them out or take control of the situation. This ability makes <strong>pillagers<\/strong> a force to be reckoned with, especially when defending your <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> base or village from potential <strong>raids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Pillager_Behavior\"><\/span>Understanding Pillager Behavior<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pillagers are a type of <strong>illager<\/strong> that are more adventurous and willing to explore the world, making them a threat to players and villagers alike. To better understand how to deal with <strong>pillagers<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to know more about their behavior and characteristics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_to_do_if_Pillagers_come_to_your_house\"><\/span>1. What to do if Pillagers come to your house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If <strong>pillagers<\/strong> come to your house, it&#8217;s recommended to run away and tunnel down to ambush them if you&#8217;re not skilled in fighting. You can also wait for them to get bored and leave or despawn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Pillagers_open_chests\"><\/span>2. Can Pillagers open chests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During a <strong>raid<\/strong>, <strong>pillagers<\/strong> will attempt to <strong>loot chests<\/strong> and other storage items like <strong>barrels<\/strong> and <strong>shulker boxes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_do_Pillagers_stare_at_you\"><\/span>3. Why do Pillagers stare at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pillagers<\/strong> stare at the player and point their <strong>crossbow<\/strong> when the player is in <strong>creative mode<\/strong> or has the <strong>invisibility status effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_difference_between_Illager_and_Pillager\"><\/span>4. What is the difference between Illager and Pillager?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While most <strong>illagers<\/strong> prefer solitude, <strong>pillagers<\/strong> are more adventurous and willing to explore the world, making them a different story.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_Villagers_turn_into_Illagers\"><\/span>5. Do Villagers turn into Illagers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When <strong>villagers<\/strong> have their health down to <strong>5 hearts<\/strong> or lower, they have a 1\/10 chance of becoming an <strong>illager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Do_Pillager_outposts_give_bad_omen\"><\/span>6. Do Pillager outposts give bad omen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bad Omens<\/strong> only come into effect if the player encounters a <strong>Pillager Outpost<\/strong> or a patrol of <strong>illagers<\/strong> and kills the captain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Do_Pillagers_glow_when_you_ring_a_bell\"><\/span>7. Do Pillagers glow when you ring a bell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a <strong>raid<\/strong>, when the <strong>bell<\/strong> rings, <strong>pillagers<\/strong> can be highlighted, helping to identify them behind blocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_curse_do_Pillagers_give_you\"><\/span>8. What curse do Pillagers give you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Bad Omen<\/strong> effect is received upon killing a <strong>pillager<\/strong>, which initiates a <strong>raid<\/strong> when entering a village.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_Pillagers_see_you_through_glass\"><\/span>9. Can Pillagers see you through glass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mobs<\/strong>, including <strong>pillagers<\/strong>, can see through <strong>doors<\/strong>, <strong>trapdoors<\/strong>, <strong>fences<\/strong>, <strong>glass<\/strong>, and other transparent blocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_are_the_grey_people_in_Minecraft\"><\/span>10. What are the grey people in Minecraft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Illagers<\/strong> are humanoid mobs that are outcasts from villages, characterized by their grey skin color and hostility towards players and villagers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_do_Pillagers_keep_in_cages\"><\/span>11. What do Pillagers keep in cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pillager outposts<\/strong> have a chance of generating a cage structure containing a lone <strong>Iron Golem<\/strong>, which can be freed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Should_you_destroy_Pillager_outposts\"><\/span>12. Should you destroy Pillager outposts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Defeating a <strong>Pillager outpost<\/strong> can provide the <strong>Bad Omen<\/strong> effect to start a <strong>raid<\/strong> and obtain <strong>goat horns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Can_you_live_in_a_Pillager_Tower\"><\/span>13. Can you live in a Pillager Tower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you can&#8217;t make a <strong>Pillager Tower<\/strong> your home due to constant <strong>pillager<\/strong> spawns, it can be used as a <strong>pillager farm<\/strong> for <strong>XP<\/strong> and loot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_effect_do_Pillagers_give_you\"><\/span>14. What effect do Pillagers give you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Killing a <strong>pillager patrol captain<\/strong> causes the <strong>pillagers<\/strong> in the patrol to obey you, and gaining the <strong>Bad Omen<\/strong> effect makes <strong>pillagers<\/strong> stop attacking you and follow you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_you_get_rid_of_Bad_Omen_with_milk\"><\/span>15. Can you get rid of Bad Omen with milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Bad Omen<\/strong> status effect can be removed by drinking <strong>milk<\/strong> or dying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Pillagers Open Doors? Pillagers are indeed capable of opening doors, much like villagers, and they won&#8217;t simply give up unless you&#8217;re planning to wait them out or take control of the situation. This ability makes pillagers a force to be reckoned with, especially when defending your Minecraft base or village from potential raids. 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