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How to make an Iron Golem in Minecraft

Iron Golems are one of the only friendly entities in Minecraft that will actually aid you in fighting hostile mobs. These hulking behemoths are relatively tanky and reliable, and will automatically fight any enemies that may want to hurt a player or a Villager.


Iron Golems are not just random spawns that you can appreciate when visiting villages as the player can also create their own Iron Golem to patrol their own base! An Iron Golem has the potential to make your life a little safer.


Required Materials to craft Iron Golem:


To craft Iron Golem in Minecraft, you will need the following:

· 4 Blocks of Iron

· Jack O’ Lantern


For instructions on how to create your very own Jack O’ Lantern, please check outthis guide.


How to build an Iron Golem in Minecraft?


In a Nutshell:


Place a Block of Iron on the ground and another on top of the first. On this Block of Iron, attach two “appendages” representing the arms of the golem. Place a Jack O’ Lantern on top of the center block to bring your creation to life!


Step-by-Step Guide(with Pictures):


Step 1- Access a Crafting Table



Step 2- Condense 36 Iron Ingots into 4 Blocks of Iron by placing one block in each cell of the crafting grid as shown below:



Step 3- Place your Blocks of Iron in this exact configuration:



Step 4- Obtain aJack O’ Lantern and place it on the center of your Blocks of Iron to bring it to life. The configuration is shown below with a regular pumpkin:



Step 5- Your Iron Golem has come to life! It will now patrol the nearby area and fight any hostile mobs that dare interpose.



Explainer Video


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FAQs


Q. Do Iron Golems drop loot when they die?

Yes, Iron Golems drop a small amount of iron, in ingot form and it may drop a flower upon death, signifying their gentle and protective nature. However, a measly 3 to 5 iron is not worth taking down these gentle giants, even though they won’t fight back.


Q. Can I tell Iron Golems where to go?

Unfortunately, Iron Golems are automatons and as such cannot be trained like other animals in Minecraft can. However, their behavior is predictable. They tend to patrol around structures, whether those be villages or player-made structures. Thankfully, Iron Golems will never leave their home.


Conclusion


Since iron is one of the most plentiful minerals in Minecraft, it may be a good idea to take some out of storage and convert this abundant resource into a living guardian. A skilled Minecraft player may keep one or multiple of these entities patrolling their base at all times. These creatures are especially good at keeping Witches outside of your base’s perimeter.



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