Full list of Minecraft mobs in 2024

Minecraft mobs are an essential part of the game's history and gameplay. The term "mobs" is used to refer to all of the living entities that are found in the game, including animals, monsters, and other humanoids.

One of the most unique features of the game is the wide variety of mobs that can be found. Mobs can be hostile or friendly, and each has its own distinct behavior and abilities.

Here is everything players need to know about all the Minecraft mobs in 2024.

All passive, neutral, hostile, and boss mobs in Minecraft in 2024

Mobs bring life to the survival gameplay (Image via Mojang)

Mobs in Minecraft are computer-controlled entities that can interact with the player and the game world. Some mobs are passive and will not attack the player unless provoked, while others are hostile and will attack the player on sight. Certain mobs can also be tamed or bred to serve as pets or mounts.

These mobs have evolved and changed over time, providing a dynamic and constantly changing environment for players to explore. From the classic designs of cows, chickens, and pigs to the recent addition of camels, mobs play a significant role in the uniqueness of Minecraft.

The vast variety of mobs in Minecraft adds depth and excitement to the game, as each one offers a different challenge and reward. Some can be farmed for resources, while others can be defeated for valuable items. Knowing the behaviors and abilities of each mob is crucial for players looking to survive and succeed in a Minecraft world.

Passive mobs

Passive mobs are harmless mobs (except for pufferfish) that do not attempt to attack the player, even when provoked or attacked. Most of them can be bred or tamed. These mobs provide resources and can be used for various purposes, such as food, leather, wool, and milk.

They are essential for survival in Minecraft and can be found in various biomes such as forests, plains, and deserts.

Allay
Armadillo (upcoming 1.21 update)
Axolotl
Bat
Cat
Camel
Chicken
Cod
Cow
Donkey
Frog
Glow Squid
Horse
Mooshroom
Mule
Ocelot
Parrot
Pig
Pufferfish (defensive)
Rabbit
Salmon
Sheep
Skeleton Horse
Sniffer
Snow Golem
Squid
Strider
Tadpole
Tropical Fish
Turtle
Villager/Wandering Trader

Neutral mobs

Passive mobs are peaceful, until players get in their way (Image via Mojang)

Neutral mobs do not attack the player unless provoked. They usually have their own unique behavior and abilities and can sometimes be tamed or bred to serve as pets or mounts.

All of these mobs (except goats) are provoked when the player attacks them.

Bee
Cave Spider
Dolphin
Enderman
Fox
Goat
Iron Golem (naturally spawned)
Llama
Panda
Piglin
Polar Bear
Spider
Trader Llama
Wolf
Zombified Piglin

Hostile mobs

Hostile mobs are dangerous non-player characters that attack the player on sight. These mobs can be found in various biomes and environments in the game.

Some passive mobs, such as chickens and skeleton horses, can be hostile if ridden by a hostile mob on rare occasions.

Blaze
Breeze (upcoming 1.21 update)
Chicken Jockey
Creeper
Drowned
Elder Guardian
Endermite
Evoker
Ghast
Guardian
Hoglin
Husk
Magma Cube
Phantom
Piglin Brute
Pillager
Ravager
Shulker
Silverfish
Skeleton
Skeleton Horseman
Slime
Spider Jockey
Stray
Vex
Vindicator
Warden
Witch
Wither Skeleton
Zoglin
Zombie
Zombie Villager

Boss mobs

Boss mobs are powerful non-player characters in the game that are designed to provide a challenge. Defeating a boss mob usually requires strategic planning and skill, and the player will be rewarded with valuable items and resources upon doing so.

Boss mobs include:

Ender Dragon
Wither

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